Data Governance Lead at Nucleus Financial

At Nucleus, we are dedicated to transforming the financial services industry to deliver superior outcomes for our advisers and their clients. We operate in a fast-paced, service-obsessed environment where we prioritize autonomy and trust, allowing our team members to take ownership of their work and make a genuine impact. We are currently seeking a Data Governance Lead to join our team in the United Kingdom on a full-time, on-site basis. Reporting directly to the Head of Data Governance and our Data Protection Officer, you will play a critical role in driving our group strategy and ensuring our data practices remain robust and future-ready.

Key outcomes

• Direct the implementation of our group data governance strategy and frameworks across newly acquired entities.
• Lead comprehensive information audits to assess our current standing.
• Analyze existing policies and procedures against our maturity model to identify and bridge gaps.
• Collaborate with business units to create and monitor improvement plans.
• Enhance data quality by identifying key areas for improvement and executing within our Data Quality Framework.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for GDPR-related inquiries and guidance.
• Provide expert advice and support to internal Data Owners and Data Stewards.
• Manage communications regarding our data framework and oversee associated project plans.
• Oversee ongoing data governance activities.
• Partner with internal audit teams, second-line defense, and external vendors to ensure control efficacy and timely completion of action plans.

Requirements

• Proven experience in data governance, data protection, and records management.
• A relevant professional qualification.
• Strong knowledge of data protection disciplines, including data strategy, retention policies, record keeping, and information security.
• A track record of delivering effective data quality management solutions that provide measurable benefits.
• The ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience leading or playing a major role in delivering data management solutions or driving significant cultural change.
• A deep understanding of data lifecycles within internal technology environments.
• Proficiency in writing and enforcing organizational policies and standards.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams through periods of change and managing project roadmaps.
• Fluency in English.

Compensation

We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the areas that matter most to our employees. This includes a pension scheme, performance-based bonuses, enhanced parental leave, paid emergency leave, various health and wellbeing initiatives, and flexible working options.

How to apply

If you are a disciplined professional who thrives in a collaborative, high-trust environment and you are passionate about data excellence, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application to join our team and help us continue our mission at Nucleus.