This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Data Governance Analyst to lead key initiatives in analytics within the financial services industry. The role is based in London and focuses on managing data-driven strategies to support decision-making processes. Client Details This company is a well-established organisation within the financial services industry, known for its global presence and expertise. They offer a structured and professional environment, providing employees with opportunities to contribute to impactful projects in a collaborative setting. Description • Deep expertise in data governance, data quality, metadata management, profiling, analysis, and related data management tools. • Lead the implementation of data governance across Risk and Finance domains, ensuring alignment with BCBS239 regulatory standards. • Accountable for end-to-end ownership of data definition, lineage, and governance for prioritised use cases. • Oversee business data requirement changes, ensuring effective execution of change and release management across data domains. • Contribute to meeting regulatory obligations by establishing processes that ensure the delivery of accurate, complete, timely, and reliable data. • Partner with divisional stakeholders to develop and implement data standards and drive adoption across EMEA data initiatives. • Actively participate in data governance and program forums to strengthen the bank's enterprise-wide data governance framework. • Collaborate with business, compliance, technology, and other key functions to ensure data-related business requirements are well-defined and integrated into initiative planning and prioritization. • Support data quality investigations by developing remediation plans and recommending root cause fixes at source. • Maintain consistent engagement with teams to provide updates, monitor progress, and escalate risks or issues in a timely manner; recognized for building trust and credibility with stakeholders and sponsors. Profile • Strong expertise in data governance, data quality, data profiling, and analysis. • In-depth working knowledge of BCBS239 gained through experience in Tier 1 and Tier 2 banking environments. • Skilled in communicating effectively with senior management, including board-level stakeholders. • Proficient in interpreting complex data structures and performing advanced calculations across Risk and Finance functions. • Comprehensive understanding of the Risk and Finance data domains, along with knowledge of data governance principles, enterprise data management, and related regulatory requirements. • Able to approach challenges with a holistic, enterprise-wide perspective, avoiding siloed or department-centric thinking. • Analytical and solutions-oriented, with a proven track record of identifying issues, solving problems, and implementing effective solutions. • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and secure alignment across EMEA stakeholders. • Partners with business stakeholders to ensure timely issue resolution, escalating delays and blockers through appropriate governance channels. • Knowledgeable in physical, logical, and business data modeling concepts. • Experienced in business process modeling, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint. • Holds a university degree or equivalent industry experience, preferably in a quantitative field. • Familiar with Collibra and other leading data governance tools. Job Offer • A competitive daily rate ranging from £575 to £600 (umbrella). • An opportunity to work on influential projects in a leading financial services organisation. • Exposure to a collaborative and structured professional environment. • Potential to build a strong network within the analytics field. • The chance to be based in a central London location with excellent facilities.