Assistant Director Data Governance

Salary: £90,000 - 90,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience working with Ownership, Individuals, or Sanctions data, including management of complex ownership structures, entity relationships, individual and contact information, and regulatory data attributes
• Proven experience in Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Management, or related disciplines
• Strong understanding of Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata Management, and Master Data Management principles
• Experience defining and implementing data quality controls, metrics, and remediation processes
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across business and technology teams
• DAMA Certified Data Management Professional or related Data Management certification preferred
• Experience with metadata management, data lineage, data catalog, or data quality tooling preferred
• Familiarity with Structured Query Language and data analysis techniques preferred
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency
• Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Data Management, Information Management, Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field

Responsibilities:

• Drive the governance, quality, and integrity of critical data assets across the Relationships domain to ensure trusted, well-managed, and business-ready data
• Support governance of Ownership, Individuals, and Sanctions data domains by defining and maintaining data standards, business rules, critical data elements, metadata, and data quality controls to ensure data is trusted, consistent, and fit for purpose
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define data requirements, business rules, data definitions, and ownership responsibilities
• Drive data quality initiatives through measurement, monitoring, root cause analysis, and remediation programs
• Develop and maintain data governance artifacts including business glossaries, metadata, data definitions, and governance documentation
• Support master and reference data management practices to improve consistency, integrity, and usability of data assets
• Track governance issues, risks, and actions, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where appropriate
• Facilitate governance forums and influence stakeholders to promote data accountability and adoption of best practices
• Contribute to strategic data transformation and process improvement initiatives

Technologies:

• AI
• Support

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We are partnering directly with Moodys Corporation, a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, to hire for this role. At Moodys, we bring together bright minds to turn risk into opportunity, advancing AI and helping clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence. We foster an inclusive environment where ideas are exchanged freely and diverse perspectives are valued. This role sits within our Data Estate team and supports our Data Governance function, working across business, product, data, technology, Legal, and Risk teams to strengthen data quality, metadata, lineage, reference and master data, and lifecycle practices. We are an equal opportunity employer, and employment may be contingent upon compliance with our securities trading policy.

last updated 33 week of 2026