Senior Data Governance Analyst

Salary: £69,000 - 109,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience in hands-on data management, reference data, or data operations.
• Understanding of Data Governance and Data Quality principles.
• Strong analytical skills to investigate and resolve data issues.
• Experience in process- and deadline-focused environments.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to use a range of communication methods and channels effectively.
• Experience with data tools/platforms such as Ataccama or similar is desirable.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, particularly PowerPoint, to create clear documentation, presentations, and training materials.
• Ability to work effectively across business and technology.
• Insurance or financial services experience is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and lead reference data activities, including processing data requests, investigating and resolving data issues, and maintaining reference data structures in systems such as Ataccama RDM.
• Ensure reference data outputs are accurate, consistent, and complete.
• Lead SLA priorities to deliver requests and resolve issues on time.
• Support management and continuous improvement of the reference data process.
• Identify inefficiencies and propose improvements to data quality, process efficiency, and user experience.
• Improve requirement gathering to reduce rework and duplication.
• Find opportunities to grow the scope of Reference Data Management.
• Support implementation of the Data Governance framework in line with the International Data Policy.
• Contribute to data domain definitions, ownership and stewardship models, and governance standards and processes.
• Embed governance principles into reference data processes.
• Produce and maintain governance documentation and artefacts, including process documentation, governance models and frameworks, training, and user guidance.
• Develop clear communication materials to support Data Strategy rollout.
• Support the Head of Data Governance in driving awareness and adoption.
• Support monthly governance forums and working groups.
• Work with Data Owners, Stewards, and SMEs to support adoption of governance practices, provide guidance on reference data processes, and act as a trusted support function helping stakeholders embed best practice in BAU.

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We are Markel International, part of Markel Group, a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries. We operate across insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment businesses worldwide. Our Data Governance & Data Quality team supports our Data Strategy by creating governance materials, documentation, and communications, and by helping stakeholders embed governance practices in BAU. We offer a great starting salary, annual bonus, a strong benefits package, 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, the option to buy or sell extra leave, a pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance, income protection, and season ticket loan. We also provide strong career development opportunities and flexible working patterns. Our London-based role is full time and hybrid. We value diversity, inclusion, and a culture where we win together, strive for better, and think further.

last updated 34 week of 2026