Data Specialist

Lead – Data Specialist Contract: 6 months contract Location: London Hybrid 2 days in office Department: Data & Analytics Reports to: Lead, Metadata & Data Management About the Role We are hiring a Lead – Data Specialist to drive new data capabilities. This pivotal role involves building and operationalising reference data, data sourcing, data lineage, and integrating data management tooling to support a new enterprise data platform. You will lead the development of business-critical data management capabilities, ensuring data is trusted, well-defined, and meets organisational standards. This is a key opportunity to shape the data foundations for a major strategic transformation. Metadata & Lineage • Drive the capture and management of metadata as part of change and operational deliverables. • Maintain metadata repositories and process maps, resolving inconsistencies and escalating issues where needed. • Collaborate with business analysts and solution designers to embed robust metadata practices. Enterprise Data Models & Data Sourcing • Co-develop enterprise data models alongside data architects and specialists. • Map workflows, data attributes, and design changes to data models. • Support logical data modelling and contribute to master data management. • Document and update models in Confluence and assist with reporting-related changes. Critical Data Management • Support the definition and governance of critical data elements using tools such as Solidatus and Purview. • Maintain logical lineage for critical data and lead stakeholder discussions to remediate breaks. Data Management Tools & Platforms • Support requirements definition for internal/external reference data used in the new platform. • Contribute to integrating data management tooling across Data and IT teams. • Enhance metadata and lineage metrics through automation where possible (e.g., Azure). About You Essential Experience • Significant hands-on experience as a Metadata Manager, Reference Data, or Data Sourcing Specialist. • Proven track record in process re-engineering and design improvements. • Expertise in technical design and user experience for data lineage. • Familiarity with industry best practices (DAMA/EDMC desirable). • Experience with metadata technologies and logical data modelling. Highly Desirable • Experience in Investment/Commercial Bank, Asset/Fund Manager. • Experience managing mixed (direct/indirect) teams. • Strong facilitation skills (workshops, backlog management). • Knowledge of architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF). Key Competencies • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. • Excellent process, control, and documentation capabilities. • Tenacity and resilience in problem-solving. • Ability to work effectively in remote or hybrid settings. #DataSpecialist #DataManagement #MetadataManagement #DataLineage #DataGovernance #ReferenceData #DataSourcing #DataArchitecture #DataModelling #MasterDataManagement #AzureData #Purview #Solidatus #MicrosoftDataStack #Confluence #DataPlatforms