Data Governance Consultant

Role : Data Governance Consultant

Work mode : Hybrid

Key Accountabilities :

- Develop and implement data governance policies, standards, and processes aligned with organisational goals and regulatory requirements.

- Maintain and enhance the enterprise-wide data governance framework, ensuring consistency across commercial lines.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document data ownership, stewardship, and accountability.

- Oversee the design and execution of data quality initiatives, including data profiling, validation, and monitoring.

- Define data standards and ensure adherence across systems, processes, and reporting.

- Monitor data quality metrics and lead remediation efforts to address data issues.

- Ensure compliance with data-related regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, FCA guidelines).

- Identify and mitigate data-related risks, supporting the CDO in regulatory audits and assessments.

- Promote data ethics and ensure responsible data usage across the organisation.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement :

- Work closely with IT, underwriting, claims, actuarial, and analytics teams to embed governance practices into key processes.

- Provide training and guidance to data stewards and business users to promote data literacy.

- Act as a point of contact for resolving cross-functional data governance issues.

- Support the selection, implementation, and optimisation of data governance tools, such as data catalogues and lineage tools.

Requirements :

- Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices (e.g., DAMA DMBOK).

- Proficiency in data governance tools and platforms (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation).

- Knowledge of data quality management techniques and tools.

- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for the insurance industry (e.g., GDPR, Solvency II).

- Understanding of commercial insurance operations, including underwriting, claims, and actuarial functions.

- Ability to align data governance initiatives with business goals and strategic priorities.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.

- Change management and training capabilities to drive data culture.

Qualifications and Experience :

- 5+ years of experience in data governance, data quality, or related roles, ideally within the insurance or financial services sector.

- Experience with large-scale data projects in a commercial insurance environment is a plus.

- Bachelors degree in Data Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.

- Professional certifications such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) or DAMA certifications are preferred.

Skills

Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Engineering, Data Steward, Collibra, Informatica