Data Governance Lead

The role

This Role will lead our Data Governance stream establishing the governance frameworks and structures in relation to the use and management of the Firms data and information. This role will ensure relevant information and data principles and policies are in place that promote data as a business asset whilst providing consistency security accountability and compliance with regulation and best practice.

Who you will work with

You will work closely with data management teams business stakeholders and IT professionals to establish and maintain data standards policies and processes.

What you will be responsible for

Operational Responsibilities

• Defining and managing the data governance framework and processes.
• Setting communicating and enforcing data policies and principles to ensure appropriate management and use of the Firms data.
• Establishing data ownership and ownership responsibilities.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Ensuring alignment of data governance initiatives with the firms strategic objectives.
• Collaborating with business units IT legal and compliance teams to promote data governance best practices.

What you will do

• Collaborate with various stakeholders to define and implement data management strategies policies and governance frameworks.
• Manage and enhance data governance processes including chairing the Data Governance Committee.
• Ensure data owners and stewards have clearly defined responsibilities and provide any necessary guidance and support.
• Establish and promote the Enterprise Data Catalogue working with data owners and stewards to accurately document the Firms data assets.
• Identify data quality improvement opportunities and implement initiatives that will improve and monitor quality according to defined KPIs.
• Work with project and IT teams to ensure that data storage and processing is compliant with data regulation identifying and mitigating datarelated risks.
• Provide coaching guidance and support to ensure adherence to data governance policies.
• Evaluate and recommend new data governance tools and technologies whilst ensuring that existing data governance tools effectively support data management activities.

Qualifications :

Your experience

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Data Management Business Administration or a related field
• Total of 12 years of experience out of which at least of 5 years experience in data governance data management or a related role.
• Strong understanding of data management concepts data governance frameworks and data quality principles.
• Experience in communicating and delivering data governance programs.
• Strong understanding of data quality management concepts with experience in delivery advantageous.
• Experience with metadata management and data catalogue tools.
• Knowledge of data governance tools and technologies. Proficiency in Purview advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills 

How we will support you 

From your first day with us you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and develop your skills and knowledge. From formal training informal coaching and mentoring through to skillsbased and technical training and on the job learning.

You can also get involved in a variety of employee affinity groups. There is also opportunity to be part of charitable events and volunteering.

Additional Information :

Equal opportunities statement

At Clifford Chance we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender gender identity and expression marital or civil partnership status race colour national or ethnic origin social or economic background disability religious belief sexual orientation or age.  This applies to recruitment and selection terms and conditions of employment including pay promotion training transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. 

Find out more about our inclusive culture here