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Job description
JCW is working exclusively with a leading global financial institution to find a Director of Data Governance. This is a senior, enterprise-wide leadership role with direct exposure to C‑suite stakeholders and a genuine mandate to shape how data is governed, managed and used across the organisation.
If you are someone who has built or led a data governance function within financial services and wants to do it at scale, with proper executive backing, this is worth a conversation.
What the role involves
Owning and evolving the enterprise data governance framework, from strategy through to day‑to‑day execution
Establishing data governance committees and working groups, engaging senior leadership and business owners across the firm
Driving data quality, metadata management and data lineage across critical data assets
Leading the implementation and ongoing management of Collibra as the firm's core data governance platform
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements including BCBS 239, GDPR and other applicable data mandates
Partnering with technology and data engineering teams to embed governance controls within data platforms and pipelines
Maintaining a clear data policy and standards library with defined ownership and accountability
Building and developing a high‑performing team of data governance professionals
Reporting on programme progress and governance maturity to board and executive stakeholders
What they are looking for
10 or more years in data governance, data management or a closely related discipline within financial services
A strong track record of leading enterprise data programmes and influencing at a senior level
Hands‑on experience with Collibra, including configuration, workflow design and driving adoption across a large organisation
Solid understanding of BCBS 239, GDPR and financial services data regulation
Familiarity with frameworks such as DAMA‑DMBOK or DCAM
Experience working with modern data platforms and metadata tooling
The ability to communicate clearly and credibly with C‑suite and board audiences
JCW Group is committed to equal opportunity recruitment. We ensure no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or any other protected characteristic.
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