Senior Data Manager
We are partnering with a leading financial services organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Data Manager. Reporting to the Head of IT, this role offers high visibility and a chance to shape the organisation's data strategy, governance, and analytics capabilities. You will lead a team of data analysts and developers, optimise data governance processes, and drive the delivery of enterprise reporting to enhance decision-making across the business.
This is a permanent role with a competitive package where you'll work across diverse portfolios, including risk management, regulatory reporting, and enterprise analytics.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Data Governance & Strategy:
1. Develop and implement a robust data governance framework ensuring accountability, quality, and security across the organisation.
2. Enhance data architecture to integrate multiple data sources, providing a unified view of the organisation's data.
3. Promote data literacy and deliver annual data maturity assessments to senior management.
2. Leadership & Team Management:
1. Lead and mentor a team of data analysts, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
2. Manage vendor selection and relationships to ensure high-quality data solutions.
3. Enterprise Reporting Optimisation:
1. Streamline reporting processes and improve data query performance for high availability and reliability.
2. Lead the creation of dashboards, reports, and self-service tools to empower decision-making.
4. Group & Regulatory Data Delivery:
1. Oversee data pipelines for risk and finance teams, ensuring alignment with regulatory and business requirements.
2. Ensure data accuracy and quality for regulatory submissions and internal reporting.
5. Data-Driven Projects:
1. Deliver key data projects that enhance operational efficiency and align with strategic objectives.
2. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and compliance with governance standards.
6. Stakeholder Engagement:
1. Communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders and provide regular updates to senior management.
2. Collaborate with key stakeholders to define data priorities and ensure effective use of data across departments.
You Will Have:
1. Experience: 7+ years in data management, with at least 5 years in a senior role, preferably in banking or financial services.
2. Data Governance Expertise: Knowledge of frameworks such as DAMA DMBOK and regulatory requirements (e.g., RDARR, BCBS 239).
3. Banking Risk Data Expertise: Hands-on experience with banking risk data (credit, market, liquidity, operational) and associated regulations.
4. Operational Reporting: Proven ability to optimise enterprise reporting systems and deliver timely, reliable insights.
5. Project Management: Demonstrated success in delivering complex data-centric projects, managing risks, and meeting technical and business requirements.
6. Technical Proficiency: Expertise in ETL processes, data warehouses, SQL, and data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
7. Leadership Skills: Strong ability to lead and motivate high-performing teams.
8. Communication: Exceptional skills to engage and influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Why Join?
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a data-driven organisation and take your career to the next level. You’ll work on innovative projects, have the autonomy to shape a critical function, and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver real impact.
If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for driving data excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to make a real impact with your data expertise!
Skills:
Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data Architecture, Leadership, Stakeholder Management
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