Data Governance Officer

Data Governance Officer

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• Collaborate with colleagues to support the definition of critical data and build out the Bank’s business glossary and wider conceptual model
• Support and influence the definition of clear goals to improve data collaboration, data quality, and reduce data architecture complexity
• Implement data management frameworks, control standards and procedures, acting as a champion for data governance, raising awareness of data controls, and helping the business to unlock the value of data. Guide on what well governed and managed data looks like
• Prepare, present and effectively communicate data management content at data governance forums and management committees
• Provide advice and support on how data should be created and captured and maintained effectively, safely and collaboratively, working with data producers, data consumers, data owners and stewards
• Perform regular horizon scanning, impact assessments and provide recommendations on new and emerging data-related regulation and industry trends

• Hands‑on experience in defining and managing business glossary, data standards, and metadata in a structured governance framework
• Practical experience developing conceptual models, using recognised modelling approaches
• Experience engaging business stakeholders to elicit data requirements, clarify meaning, resolve definition conflict and drive common understanding
• Experience working with data governance tools (e.g. Ab Initio, Collibra, Informatica, etc)
• Experience designing and embedding governance processes and standards in a regulated environment. You may have held data governance officer responsibility in an organisation or led the development of best practice or have been a Business Analyst working to deliver a large change project, partnering with business and technology preferably within a Financial Services environment
• Experience of leading data governance initiatives that have provided tangible business value
• Strong presentation skills both written and oral, experienced in presenting complex data concepts to a business audience i.e. running workshops and formal data governance meetings
• Experience of influencing a diverse stakeholder group, including senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail and focus on continuous improvement
• Self‑starter, who has strong organisational skills and can manage competing priorities
• Experience of leading data forums, including preparation of content, running the meetings, capturing and following up on minutes and actions
• Experience and understanding of data governance, metadata management, quality management, master data management and reference data management
• Working knowledge of statutory frameworks such as CCPA, GDPR, BCBS and Data Protection Act

• We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development.
• Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits is provided, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance
• A market‑leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds)

Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation for you to participate in an interview.

How can we support you to be your best self? Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or you have any requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process – just let us know by email .

This advert will be live for a minimum of two weeks. However, please note that after the two weeks, the closing date could change at any time depending on the number of responses received.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time