Data Governance Specialist

Data Governance Specialist – 6 month contract

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Location: London

Working Pattern: Hybrid (minimum 3 days in the office including Wednesday as a core day)

Reports to: Chief Risk Officer

We are not your run-of-the-mill bank. It's our people which makes us exceptional. Every individual here is valued - not just for what they do, but for who they are. We’ve built a culture rooted in purpose, passion, and a healthy dose of humanity.

Joining Alpha Bank London isn’t just about a career - it’s about connection. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from all walks of life, building bonds that last and networks that matter. It’s this blend of international reach and local expertise that makes us strong. Whether you’re starting out or stepping up. You’ll find responsibility, variety, and experiences that go far beyond what a boutique bank or a corporate giant could offer alone.

Together, we amplify ideas, share knowledge, and create impact.

We believe in doing well and doing good. That means more than closing deals; it’s about making a difference for our clients, our communities, and each other. Because when one of us succeeds, we all succeed.

Ready to make your mark? Let’s do it. Together.

As a Data Governance Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and embedding Alpha Bank London’s data governance framework. You’ll help ensure the Bank’s data is well‑managed, clearly defined, properly controlled, and fully aligned with regulatory expectations.

This is a hands‑on, high‑impact position where you’ll turn complex data challenges into clear, actionable solutions. You’ll enhance the Bank’s data governance framework, champion data quality, maintain critical data inventories, and drive awareness of good data management practices across the organisation.

• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the Bank’s Data Governance Framework
• Help define and monitor the Bank’s data governance and data quality strategy
• Maintain key data governance documentation, including the Critical Data Catalogue, Business Glossary, Reporting Inventory, Data Quality Registry, and EUC Inventory
• Work with business areas to identify data domains, critical data elements, data owners, report owners, and data stewards
• Support the documentation and maintenance of data lineage for critical data
• Monitor data quality issues, track agreed actions, and support improvements to data quality management
• Coordinate with business areas, IT, Risk, Compliance, Finance, and Internal Audit on data governance initiatives and issue resolution
• Support the implementation of data-related initiatives and changes across the Bank
• Raise awareness across the Bank of the importance of data governance, data quality, and good data management practices
• Ensure data governance activity remains aligned with relevant regulatory requirements, internal policies, and GDPR obligations

• Experience in data governance, data management, or data quality, ideally within financial services
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality principles, data lineage, and data ownership models
• Experience maintaining data catalogues, business glossaries, reporting inventories, or similar records
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work confidently across business, IT, risk, compliance, and finance teams
• Ability to translate complex data requirements into clear, practical actions
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving skills
• Good awareness of GDPR and regulatory expectations relating to data management
• A collaborative, hands‑on approach with clear and confident communication skills

At Alpha Bank London, our values shape everything we do:

• Innovation – Contribute ideas to improve processes and efficiency.
• Collaboration – Work closely with a supportive team to achieve shared goals.
• Excellence – Deliver accurate, high-quality work that makes a difference.
• Delivery – See the results of your efforts in real‑time operations.
• Empowerment – Take ownership of your tasks and build skills for your next career step.