Data Governance Manager

Location: Greater London

## Data Governance Manager Apply locations:
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June 6, 2026 (14 days left to apply) job requisition :
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** Primary Details
** Time Type:
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** EO Data & AI Governance Manager
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* Location:

London Type:
Permanent Hybrid role, happy to talk flexible working
** The Opportunity
** QBE Europe is currently recruiting a Data and AI Governance Manager to join a well-established Data COE team in our London office. Data COE in our London office. QBE EO is on an ambitious journey to strengthen its Data, Analytics and AI capabilities, underpinned by enterprise-wide data & AI governance. As the use of advanced analytics and AI grows, strong governance, accountability, and regulatory alignment are essential.

The Data & AI Governance Manager plays a key role in embedding these practices across QBE Europe, supporting the delivery of the Data & AI strategy to ensure data is managed consistently, risks are controlled, and policies are applied in practice. Working closely with business, technology, risk, and Group teams, you will drive the adoption of governance processes, tools, and ways of working, ensuring data is well understood, properly governed, and used responsibly.

Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.  QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.
** About QBE
** At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
** Your new role
*** Support the development and lead the execution of the Data & AI Governance strategy and roadmap, embedding governance frameworks, controls, and standards across the data and AI lifecycle
* Lead the adoption and ongoing maturity of data governance tooling (Collibra), increasing adoption across business domains, and embedding consistent, scalable ways of working through targeted communications, and training programmes.
* Establish and embed clear data ownership and stewardship models, defining roles, responsibilities, and accountability across business and technology teams.
* Define and track governance KPIs and success metrics, delivering clear, actionable reporting and insights to senior stakeholders and governance forums.
* Drive data risk management activities, including control design, RCSA support, issue remediation, and strengthening data risk awareness.
* Continuously enhance data governance frameworks, processes, and standards, ensuring they remain practical, business-aligned, and deliver measurable improvements in data quality and control.
* Build strong cross-functional relationships, partnering with business, technology, risk, and data teams to drive aligned outcomes.
* Develop and deliver clear, audience-specific communications and training, ensuring policies, standards, and procedures are well understood and consistently applied.
* Chair and facilitate data governance forums, councils, and working groups, driving effective decision-making, prioritisation, and issue resolution.
* Ensure compliance with enterprise and Group policies and regulatory expectations, including Data Management, AI Governance, Model Risk, and End User Computing standards.
** About you
*** Strong experience in data governance and data management within a complex organisation. Data Risk experience desired.
* Proven ability to define and deliver data governance strategies, frameworks, and roadmaps.
* Good understanding of data risk, controls, and regulatory requirements applicable to insurance industry.
* Experience with data governance tools (e.g. Collibra) and driving their adoption.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the…