Data Quality & Governance Lead Specialist - FTC

Job Title:

Data Quality & Governance Lead Specialist - 12-month FTC

Division: Market Oversight

Department: Market Oversight, Data & Intelligence

• Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £60,700 to £80,766 and London from £66,600 to £88,666 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
• This role is graded as: Lead Associate
• Contact:
  Benjamin via  Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.

We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you'll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services.

The Market Oversight Directorate oversees conduct in UK primary and secondary markets through the listing, prospectus, and market abuse regimes, aiming to promote trusted, orderly, and efficient markets via its four departments:
Listing, Primary Market Oversight, Secondary Market Oversight, and Market Oversight Data & Intelligence.

Sitting within the Market Oversight Directorate, the Market Oversight Data and Intelligence (MODI) Department drives data‑led regulation by delivering specialist services, intelligence, and casework across UK markets, supporting innovation, insight, and effective oversight through advanced analytical and technical capabilities.

• 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

• 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

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of 50% for senior leaders). Changing from September to a minimum of 50% in the office each month (expectation of 60% for Directors and Executive Directors)
• 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

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