Data Analytics Specialist - LMA - #1705900

About Our Client

Our client is a prominent international financial institution with a strong presence across the EMEA region. With an ambitious growth agenda and award-winning financial solutions, they provide a dynamic environment to work on innovative projects that contribute to sustainable finance and long-term client partnerships.

Within their EMEA Data Office, they are building a robust data-led culture, transforming the way data is governed and utilised across the business. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team at the forefront of this strategic journey.

The Role

As a Senior Risk & Finance Data Governance Analyst (VP), you will play a vital role in executing the organisation's BCBS239 Programme. This is a high-impact position where you'll help define and embed best-in-class data governance practices across Risk and Finance functions.

You'll work cross-functionally with key stakeholders to ensure data is reliable, well-governed, and ready to support operational resilience and strategic decision-making. You'll also play a key role in championing data culture within the organisation-educating, influencing, and driving change from the inside out.

What You'll Bring

This role suits an experienced data governance professional with a strong background in risk and finance domains, extensive exposure to BCBS239, and a collaborative mindset. If you're passionate about building data foundations that matter and shaping new ways of working, this is the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead data governance implementation in Risk and Finance aligned with BCBS239 requirements
• Drive the development of data definitions, lineage, and governance for priority use cases
• Monitor business data requirements and coordinate changes through effective data release management
• Participate in data governance forums to improve the enterprise-wide data strategy
• Collaborate with business, compliance, and technology teams to ensure alignment on data initiatives
• Investigate data quality issues, propose remediation, and implement solutions at source
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to communicate progress, risks, and challenges
• Help foster a transparent and innovative data culture across the organisation
  
  
  

About You

Essential Skills & Experience:

• In-depth expertise in data governance, data quality, metadata management, and profiling
• Solid understanding of BCBS239 in a Tier 1/Tier 2 banking context
• Proven ability to communicate effectively at senior and board levels
• Strong grasp of risk and finance data structures, models, and reporting requirements
• Experience with enterprise data management and regulatory compliance
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Analytical mindset with a focus on delivering sustainable solutions
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Visio; familiarity with Collibra or similar tools
• Degree educated or equivalent industry experience, preferably in a quantitative field
  
  
  

Desirable:

• Experience with ECB onboarding
• Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, SharePoint
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, R, and data engineering workflows
• Insight into emerging trends in data management and regulatory requirements
• Previous work within regulated financial frameworks
  
  
  

The Challenge

Data governance is still maturing within the organisation, so this role requires an individual with excellent communication skills, patience, and resilience. You'll need to be a persuasive advocate for data standards and capable of driving change through influence and education.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working to support work-life balance
• Generous paid leave allowance
• Comprehensive private medical insurance and life assurance
• Access to mental wellbeing support including coaching and counselling
• Wide-ranging learning and career development opportunities
• A collaborative, diverse, and inclusive culture
• An ambitious and competitive remuneration package
  
  
  

Ready to Lead Change Through Data?

This is your opportunity to join a global banking institution that is redefining the role of data in finance. If you're ready to make an impact and help shape the future of data governance, we'd love to hear from you.