Data Governance Specialist

Qbe Insurance Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is looking for a Data Governance Specialist in London. This hybrid role involves developing high-quality data governance capabilities and supporting the Data Governance team. The ideal candidate has strong experience in regulated environments, particularly within insurance or Lloyd’s markets. Responsibilities include defining the governance strategy, translating business needs, and monitoring industry best practices. Excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment are crucial for this position.

Benefits

Access to a range of benefits

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Strong experience operating in complex, regulated environments, ideally with insurance or Lloyd's market exposure.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to autonomously lead key activities in complex data environments.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Data Governance Manager to define and deliver the data governance strategy.
• Translate business needs into actionable governance requirements.
• Support Data Governance team members across all DG activities.

Skills

Strong experience operating in complex, regulated environments

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritize work effectively

Experience in insurance or Lloyd's market

Ability to engage technical and business stakeholders

Job description

**Data Governance Specialist** **Location: London** **Hybrid role, 2 days per week in office**QBE Europe is currently recruiting two data governance specialists to join a well-established Data & Analytics team in our London Office. In this position you will be responsible for developing and providing high quality Data Governance capabilities across QBE European Operations.Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion. **Your new role** the Data Governance Manager to define and deliver the EO data governance strategy, roadmap and Translate business needs into actionable governance requirements; specify and implement process and platform changes; embed outcomes into BAU. Monitor industry best practice (e.g., DMBOK), internal policy, and regulatory requirements, championing a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.Support Data Governance team members across all DG activities. Strong experience operating in complex, regulated environments, ideally with insurance or Lloyd’s market exposure. Solid understanding of Data Governance best practices and industry frameworks such as DAMA and DCAM. Proven ability to autonomously lead key activities such as identifying Critical Data Elements in complex data environments. Practical experience designing and enhancing governance services (policy adoption, Data Catalogue/CDE frameworks, ownership & stewardship, lineage). Ability to prioritise work effectively and deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience leading or supporting team members and contributing to a collaborative, high performing culture. Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills, able to engage both technical and business stakeholders. **Benefits** We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from: To learn more about benefits of working with us, click We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards: