Overview
As a Data Governance Analyst reporting to the Data Governance Manager, you are responsible for the day-to-day implementing and monitoring of the enterprise data governance framework for data ownership, policies, controls, standards, and practices across the organisation.
You will provide clarity on data accuracy, privacy, protection, and responsibility, helping to enable more accurate and efficient data-driven decisions within our Group and play a critical role in the Group’s operations and strategic objectives by ensuring data is a trusted, compliant, and well-managed asset.
Playing a key role in improving data literacy across the organisation you will work closely with data owners, data stewards, the data platform team and data subject matter experts embedding data ownership and ensuring adherence to relevant policies, regularly assessing and monitoring the quality of data within the organisation via audits, identifying inconsistencies, inaccuracies, and gaps, and leading initiatives to improve
You are expected to stay abreast of the latest data privacy regulations and laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and others relevant to the financial industry and keep stakeholders informed of such activities.
About You
The successful candidate will have extensive experience of deploying Data Governance standards via a central data platform, proficient in SQL for data profiling and querying with strong Excel and data visualization skills for reporting.
You will have strong communication and influencing skills to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across the business with the ability to influence and drive Data Governance adoption at both team and organisational levels.
It is important to have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail whilst a basic understanding of machine learning or AI could be advantageous, as these technologies play an increasing role in data management. Certifications such as DAMA DMBOK Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP), or Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP) are advantageous.
Experience in data governance related software and tools such as MS Azure and Databricks, Unity Catalogue, Purview, and SQL for data manipulation would be beneficial.
About Us
The Newcastle Building Society Group comprises of Newcastle Building Society, Manchester Building Society, Newcastle Financial Advisers and Newcastle Strategic Solutions. Our purpose, connecting our communities with a better financial future inspires and directs our activities.
The Group provides traditional financial services, helping people own their own home, plan and manage their finances and operate a 32-branch network across the North-East, North-West, Cumbria and Yorkshire. Our Strategic Solutions subsidiary owns the UK’s leading savings management platform and provides managed technology services to new challenger banks and other established providers.
As an inclusive employer and member owned mutual, we aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are, we want colleagues to feel this is a place they belong. A place to be you.
What do you get in return?
As well as receiving a competitive annual salary based on above-market pay scales, our reward package includes:
* Corporate bonus scheme (on target 10%, up to a maximum 15%)
* Pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
* Annual performance related pay reviews
* Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
* Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection
* Access to our financial advisers
* Access to a range of high street and online discounts
Work/Life Balance
* A 35-hour weekly contract - We are happy to talk flexible working and welcome discussions
* 30 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
* The option to buy and sell up to 5 days’ holiday
* Hybrid working (typically 3 days’ home based)
* Above statutory family leave entitlement - 3 months full pay, 3 months half pay, regardless of gender or route to parenthood
Health and Wellbeing
* Private medical insurance
* Access to a health cash plan through a Medicash scheme
* Access to an employee assistance programme
* Free onsite gym at our Cobalt head office and access to discounted gym’s
* Two paid volunteering days’ each year
* Cycle to work scheme
Recognising there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to recruitment, we’re committed to ensuring every candidate has the opportunity to showcase their full potential throughout the recruitment process. We strive to make our processes as accessible as possible, if there are any ways in which we can provide support or make adjustments, we would love to discuss this with you, you can contact your Recruiter for this vacancy at dave.cowell@newcastle.co.uk
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