Data governance analyst

Location: Knutsford Job Type: Contract Industry: Business Transformation Job reference: BBBH441107_1781086467 Posted: about 3 hours ago

Role: Data Governance Analyst

Location: Knutsford

Duration: 6 Months

Day rate: £340 Inside IR35

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Data Governance & Compliance Analyst to support a large-scale financial services engagement. This role focuses on strengthening governance, risk, performance, and compliance across an enterprise data landscape, working closely with senior stakeholders including the Chief Data Office.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support and enhance data governance, risk, and compliance frameworks within a complex financial environment
2. Engage with stakeholders at multiple levels, including CDO and senior leadership teams
3. Capture, analyse, and interpret corporate data outputs to support governance and decision-making
4. Monitor and assess data quality, performance, and regulatory compliance
5. Contribute to the development of data governance policies, standards, and controls
6. Provide insight into business data flows and enterprise data architecture

Required Skills & Experience

7. Proven experience in Data Governance, Risk, and Compliance within financial services / banking
8. Strong understanding of enterprise data landscapes in large financial organisations
9. Experience working with or alongside Chief Data Office functions
10. Ability to capture, analyse, and interpret complex data sets
11. Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices
12. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills