Head of Data Governance (12 MFTC )
- Lockton, Inc
- Hybrid (London, UK)
- 29/04/2025
Job Description
At Lockton, we’re passionate about helping our people achieve their ultimate potential. Our people are curious, action-oriented and always striving to make ourselves and those around us better. We’re active listeners working to ensure understanding and problem solvers developing innovative solutions. If you can see yourself delivering excellent service to clients, giving back to our communities and being a part of our caring culture, you belong here.
Lockton International began a transformational journey that included investing in several data related capabilities, led by an agile data management team.
We are looking for a Head of Data Governance (12 MFTC ) . Lockton has been operating a data governance framework for 4 years and we are looking for a seasoned candidate who is able to quicky absorb and manage the strategic and operational processes implemented so far as well as key projects in flights.
You will lead the process of procuring and implementing our new MDM tooling for the UK business and engage key members of senior leadership throughout the journey to ensure their effective engagement whilst demonstrating the commercial and operational value of the tool.
Key responsibilities include:
Oversee the execution of the company data governance strategy whilst aligning to the company’s overarching data and business goalsOversee the Data Quality Framework and ensure that key operational activities are executed by data analysts and associates within the team
Oversee the Master Data Management framework including policy development, the ongoing management of mastered and reference data, overseeing the implementation of tooling including vendor and senior stakeholder engagement
Responsible for chairing the Data Governance Councils, including stakeholder engagement with data stewards and executive management
Providing ad hoc updates to executive management on the progress of the Data Governance Strategy
Overseeing key process re-engineering data projects including those with key operational implications
Collaborate with Compliance and Operational Governance teams to ensure that GDPR and other regulatory requirements are adhered to
Overseeing the use of standard data definitions (i.e. glossaries, catalogues and dictionaries) across the enterprise
Oversee the management of the Data Governance team including analysts and associates
We are looking for a strategic yet operationally focused candidate with a passion for producing positive results and creating value added outcomes
Professional and technical qualifications include:
Extensive experience in data management, data governance or related fieldsStrong understanding of data governance frameworks and methodologies
Strategic thinker with the ability to manage ambiguity and influence without direct authority
An enterprise champion for effective data governance practices and principles
Experience with data architecture principles and modern data platforms desired
Familiarity with data protection regulations, particularly UK/EU frameworks
Strong track record of driving change management and building consensus across complex organizational structures
Strong understanding of Management Data Management frameworks and prior experience implementing tooling and appropriate Target Operating Model to enable successful implementation
Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate business needs into data solutions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey vision and strategies
Prior experience working within financial services preferably insurance
- Work well with key Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Power BI) and using SQL
Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone an equal opportunity to grow and advance. We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity.
At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learns from, celebrates and thrives because of our breadth of differences. As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long-term success.
Lockton is the largest privately held independent insurance brokerage in the world. Since 1966, our independence has allowed us to serve our clients, take care of our people and give back to our communities. As such, our 12,500+ Associates doing business in over 140 countries are empowered to do what’s right every day.
At Lockton, we believe in the power of all people. You belong at Lockton.
At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do. Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it.
We are ready to meet you where you are today, and as your needs change over time. In addition to industry-leading health insurance, we offer additional options to support your overall health and wellbeing.
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