Data Governance Consultant

Responsibilities:
Develop and implement data governance policies, standards, and processes aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
Maintain and enhance the enterprise-wide data governance framework, ensuring consistency across commercial lines.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document data ownership, stewardship, and accountability.
Oversee the design and execution of data quality initiatives, including data profiling, validation, and monitoring.
Define data standards and ensure adherence across systems, processes, and reporting.
Monitor data quality metrics and lead remediation efforts to address data issues.
Ensure compliance with data-related regulatory requirements (e. g., GDPR, FCA guidelines).
Identify and mitigate data-related risks, supporting the CDO in regulatory audits and assessments.
Promote data ethics and ensure responsible data usage across the organization.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement.
Work closely with IT, underwriting, claims, actuarial, and analytics teams to embed governance practices into key processes.
Provide training and guidance to data stewards and business users to promote data literacy.
Act as a point of contact for resolving cross-functional data governance issues.
Support the selection, implementation, and optimisation of data governance tools, such as data catalogues and lineage tools.
Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices (e. g., DAMA DMBOK).
Proficiency in data governance tools and platforms (e. g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation).
Knowledge of data quality management techniques and tools.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for the insurance industry (e. g., GDPR, Solvency II). Understanding of commercial insurance operations, including underwriting, claims, and actuarial functions.
Ability to align data governance initiatives with business goals and strategic priorities.
Analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
Change management and training capabilities to drive data culture.
Requirements:
5+ years of experience in data governance, data quality, or related roles, ideally within the insurance or financial services sector.
Experience with large-scale data projects in a commercial insurance environment is a plus.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
Professional certifications such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) or DAMA certifications are preferred.

Experience
5-9 yrs