Data Governance Analyst at Arthur, London, 6 Months, £500-£600 per day

A leading London Market insurer is looking for an experienced Data Governance Analyst to drive the development and implementation of enterprise-wide data governance capabilities. This role will be focused on establishing governance standards, embedding data ownership and stewardship, improving data quality, and ensuring trusted, well-managed data supports business decision-making, regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Essential Skills of the Data Governance Analyst

• Proven experience delivering and embedding Data Governance frameworks
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Data Ownership & Stewardship
  • Data Quality Management
  • Data Lineage
  • Metadata Management
  • Data Catalogues
  • Business Glossaries
  • Critical Data Elements (CDEs)
  • Master & Reference Data Management
• Experience defining Data Governance policies, standards and controls
• Experience establishing Data Governance forums, councils and operating models
• Strong stakeholder management skills across business and technology teams
• Experience identifying and managing data risks and controls
• Track record of driving data quality improvement initiatives
• Financial Services experience, ideally within Insurance

Desirable Skills of the Data Goverance Analyst

• London Market Insurance experience
• DAMA-DMBOK certification or equivalent Data Governance qualification
• Experience with Data Governance, Metadata or Data Quality tools
• Understanding of UK GDPR and Data Privacy principles
• Experience supporting data transformation or data management programmes
• Knowledge of FCA and PRA regulatory environments

Rate: £500 - £600 Per Day Outside IR35
Contract Duration: 6 months
Location: London EC3A/WFH Hybrid
Start Date: ASAP (up to 4 weeks notice considered)