Hybrid Data Quality & Governance Lead Specialist

at Financial Conduct Authority

• Job title: Data Quality & Governance Lead Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: £60,700 - £88,866 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

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