Data Governance Specialist

Property & Casualty (P&C) Enabling Unit – We're a team of global experts who steer the development and execution of P&C Re's Digital Transformation & Data Foundation strategy. We own and develop Operations' core system landscape and e2e operational reporting capabilities. We drive process alignment, simplification and continuously improve our digital operating platform and how we connect internally and externally to make us better to work with - and work for!

This role is specifically part of the Data Foundation & Reporting team (within Enabling), which ensures strong data integrity that drive data driven decision making within P&C.
 

Our Values

At Enabling, we CARE (Collaborate for success, Accountable for our actions, Respect for each other, Empowered in our work) and we look forward to having you onboard to help live and promote our values.

About the Role: 

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Data Governance Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this mid-senior role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping and implementing data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, compliance, and security across the organization. You will also act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment on data initiatives.

Day-day in the role will include the following (but not limited to)

• Be a key member of the P&C Re DG Practice and help create & implement data governance frameworks and related projects
• Help conceptualise and drive numerous aspects of the practice (not limited to Master data management, data issue management, data quality management, etc.)
• Board management – Help organise and manage a Data Governance Board involving Managing Directors and senior leaders. Prepare and present strategic data governance updates, challenges, and recommendations to the board and work through relevant outcomes
• Help steer group wide Data Governance initiatives as well as help implementing them in the business unit
• Conceptualise and facilitate trainings aimed at increasing the data knowledge and culture within P&C Re
• Be a trusted partner to guide and support enabling team members to continuously improve the Core system landscape
• Consulting partner in various P&C Re data governance steering forums
• Be Trusted advisor on a variety of Data Compliance topics such as Data Protection, access management, cross border data transfer, data classification, etc.
• Continuously contribute and shape Analytical Data Modelling (ADM) initiatives as well as ongoing maintenance of attributes and meta data of P&C Re data sets

About the Team: 

Property & Casualty (P&C) Enabling Unit – We're a team of global experts who steer the development and execution of P&C Re's Digital Transformation & Data Foundation strategy. We own and develop Operations' core system landscape and e2e operational reporting capabilities. We drive process alignment, simplification and continuously improve our digital operating platform and how we connect internally and externally to make us better to work with - and work for!

This role is specifically part of the Data Foundation & Reporting team (within Enabling), which ensures strong data integrity that drive data driven decision making within P&C.

About You:

Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a data related stream/Computer Science/Business Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
• 6-10 years of demonstrable experience within a data governance practice or managing similar engagements in management consulting/professional services
• Proven experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience analysing, articulating, and defining the requirements of business ideas; driving data gathering and evaluation, assessing and redesigning processes, and developing specific artefacts to help bridge the gap between strategy and execution
• Results orientation with a clear track record of execution and pragmatism in prioritization —a "safe pair of hands"
• Program management skills will be appreciated but can also be learned in the role

Techinical Skill:

• Proficiency in creating clear, concise, and visually compelling presentations to effectively communicate data governance strategies and updates to diverse audiences.
• Good understanding of data management principles, data quality frameworks, and metadata management
• Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, or similar)

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural environment
• Dedicated and able to work independently as well as with global teams
• Attention to detail: A passion for detail while keeping the big picture in mind
• Positive mindset and passion for solving problems, curiosity for learning new concepts, and enthusiasm for experimentation
• Should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity (e.g., ability to handle diversity and work in a matrix organization)
• Openness and flexibility to take on new tasks and challenges