Data Management (Assistant Manager) in Manchester

• Data quality sits at the heart of better decision-making, stronger customer outcomes and effective risk management
• We’re looking for a Data Management - Assistant Manager to join the Data Governance team within Business & Commercial Banking’s (BCB) Chief Controls Office
• This is an opportunity to play a key role in driving improvements to how we identify, measure, manage and remediate data quality issues across one of the UK’s largest financial services organisations
• We work with business areas, Platforms and Group teams to help ensure that data is accurate, complete, reliable and fit for purpose
• From supporting the resolution of complex data issues to strengthening controls, dashboards and quality monitoring, this role offers the chance to influence how data is managed across a wide range of business activities
• You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative team that values curiosity, continuous improvement and practical problem-solving
• If you enjoy getting to the root cause of issues, working across organisational boundaries and helping colleagues make better decisions using trusted data, this could be the role for you
• For the right person, this role offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of data quality, controls, remediation and continuous improvement
• Leading the oversight and management of Data Quality issues, ensuring risks are identified, prioritised and remediated effectively
• Partnering with business and technology teams to drive accountability, challenge progress and support the delivery of sustainable solutions
• Investigating data quality concerns, identifying root causes and coordinating remediation activity to improve data accuracy and integrity
• Supporting the delivery of the Group’s PRA Commitments through effective Data Quality management, issue resolution and control enhancement
• Monitoring and reporting on Data Quality performance, providing clear insight into risks, trends and remediation progress
• Promoting strong Data Quality and Data Management practices across Business & Commercial Banking, helping to embed ownership and accountability
• Providing subject matter expertise on Data Quality controls, governance and issue management within a critical risk and control function
• Contributing to the successful delivery of regulatory and governance outcomes by ensuring remediation plans remain on track and business areas meet their commitments

Benefits

• A generous holiday allowance: You’ll be eligible for a minimum of 22 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), rising to 30 days based on length of service and grade.
• A flexible way of working: Whether you want flexibility over your location or when you log on, together we can create an approach that works for you and for the business.
• Family leave: Up to 63 weeks of maternity or adoption leave. Statutory maternity or adoption pay is available for 39 weeks, and 20 weeks will be enhanced to the equivalent of full pay. Partners can have six weeks of fully paid paternity leave.
• Flex cash: This is 4% of your basic salary and can be used to spend on the benefits of your choice, or you can choose to take it as a cash top up in your monthly salary.
• Health insurance: Our company funded Private Medical Benefit provides all colleagues with access to good quality medical care, including accommodation, nursing care and specialist advice.
• Colleague Offers: Get discounts on everything from electrical items to cinema tickets and weekly food shopping. You can share this benefit with up to ten family members or friends.
• Financial products: Take advantage of our great financial products, some at a discounted rate, including current accounts, home and car insurance and loans.
• Share plans: Participate in Sharematch and receive matching shares of up to £45 a month from the company, and you can choose to participate in Sharesave, our combined savings and share option plan.
• Pension: We offer a generous pension plan, with all joiners being automatically enrolled in our ‘Your Tomorrow’ scheme. You can decide how much you save and get a say in where your contributions are invested.

Experience

• Experience designing, operating or overseeing Data Quality controls, monitoring, profiling or data assurance activities
• Experience working within Data Quality, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Controls or a related field in a financial services organisation
• Experience identifying, analysing and resolving data issues, including root cause analysis, remediation planning and issue management
• Strong partner management skills, with experience partnering across business and technology teams to drive accountability and deliver outcomes
• Experiment producing and presenting data, risk, control or governance reporting, translating complex information into clear insights for colleagues
• Experience with Data Quality tooling such as Attacama, Informatica, Collibra, Alation or similar platforms
• Experience managing Data Quality, Data Management or control issues through formal governance and remediation processes
• Experience working within Financial Services or another highly regulated industry
• Knowledge of Data Governance frameworks, Critical Data Elements (CDEs), Data Controls, Data Lineage or regulatory data requirements
• Understanding of risk and control frameworks, and how data-related risks are identified, assessed and mitigated