Data Governance Lead

3 days ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland AXA Ireland Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our data governance efforts in AXA Ireland. As a Data Strategy & Governance Lead, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the Data & Analytics roadmap, managing demand intake, overseeing data cataloguing, and facilitating governance processes.

This position requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of data governance principles and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Develop and enforce data governance policies that enhance customer trust, transparency, and data protection.
  2. Collaborate with business units to ensure ethical management of customer data in compliance with regulatory standards.
  3. Maintain and track the Data & Analytics Roadmap to align initiatives with business strategy.
  4. Manage the demand intake process for data-related requests, ensuring proper prioritization, documentation, and tracking.
  5. Assist in the governance framework by supporting policy execution, compliance tracking, and reporting.
  6. Help manage and maintain AXA Ireland's data catalogue, ensuring metadata accuracy and currency.
  7. Work with data owners and stewards to ensure consistent metadata management and data governance adoption.
  8. Foster strong relationships with stakeholders across the business and IT to support governance processes and drive a data-driven culture.

Qualifications

  1. 5+ years' experience in a data governance, data strategy, business analysis, or related role, within a large organisation, experience in financial services, insurance, or other regulated industries would be beneficial.
  2. A minimum of a primary degree with a significant mathematical and statistical element, with a certification in data governance, data management, or business analysis (e.g., DAMA CDMP, Collibra Ranger Certification) beneficial.
  3. Proven experience in supporting data governance processes, including data cataloguing, metadata management, and demand intake.
  4. Strong understanding of data analytics concepts such as predictive modelling, data visualization, and data storytelling & familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation) & exposure to AI governance, data ethics, or emerging data trends.
  5. Familiarity with the data lifecycle management, from discovery to delivery of insights.
  6. Knowledge of data management tools and practices, including metadata management, data lineage, and data quality frameworks.
  7. Excellent organizational and coordination skills, with experience in managing roadmaps, project plans, or demand intake processes.
  8. Understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK).
  9. Strong collaboration skills across business and IT teams, with exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  10. Ability to simplify complex data insights for non-technical audiences.


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