About the role

  • Lead Specialist managing the implementation of data quality best practices and driving regulatory compliance at the FCA. Focused on strategic decision-making and enhancing data integrity for effective oversight.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the implementation and embedding of data quality best practices to ensure accuracy and reliability in regulatory datasets, strengthening compliance and stakeholder trust
  • Support the Manager in the development and planning of the team strategy
  • Oversee targeted data analysis to identify root causes of data issues, enabling timely remediation and reducing operational risk
  • Own the development and maintenance of robust data management processes using industry governance standards to enhance resilience and data integrity
  • Design and sustain data quality frameworks for monitoring and control, empowering strategic decision-making with reliable insights
  • Produce actionable MI and benchmarking reports that highlight performance and trends, driving continuous improvement and competitive advantage
  • Supervise the building of automated dashboards and monitoring tools to detect anomalies and trigger real-time remediation workflows, increasing efficiency
  • Direct line management for 3 team members

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience implementing new or overseeing change related data quality projects and transitioning to BAU
  • Understanding and practical experience of data quality concepts including business rules, data quality dimensions, metrics, profiling and remediation
  • Solid understanding of data governance principles and practices including experience in establishing data quality standards, policies and procedures to ensure data integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Capacity to adjust effectively as workplace tasks and objectives evolve
  • Demonstrated stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage at all levels and present credible findings to deliver positive outcomes
  • Skilled in producing concise and persuasive written outputs and clearly communicating complex issues verbally in an accessible manner
  • Proficient in identifying and fixing data quality issues and providing effective root cause solutions
  • Effective communication skills, with ability to explain complex, technical matters clearly and concisely
  • Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO and DAMA

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month
  • Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary
  • Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection, and 24/7 Employee Assistance
  • 35 hours of paid volunteering annually
  • A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle

Job title

Data Quality & Governance Lead Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

£60,700 - £88,866 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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