Markets Data Controls Lead

Markets Data Controls Lead

Contract
Daily Rate: 500 - 600 (inside IR35 via umbrella)
Contract Length: 6 months initially
Location: Canary Wharf, Greater London (4 minutes walk from Canary Wharf train station)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (minimum of three days in the office per week)

About Us:
Our client, a leading organisation in the financial services sector, is seeking a skilled Markets Data Controls Lead to join their Markets Data Strategy and Execution Team. This role is critical in driving data control transformation and ensuring the governance of Markets data.

Role Overview:
As the Markets Data Controls Lead, you will oversee the execution of control deliverables, partnering with Data Domain owners, Data Stewards, Technology, and the Enterprise Data Office. Your expertise will help assess, define, and implement data controls across Markets while ensuring timely execution. You will contribute significantly to improving data quality risk management and promoting best practises in data governance.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of Data Controls for Critical Data Elements (CDEs), from assessment to transition to Business-as-Usual (BAU).
Collaborate with Markets SMEs to conduct control assessments, ensuring data is controlled at appropriate measurement points and identifying any gaps.
Own deliverables for Risk Use Case Gap assessments and solutioning activities, analysing consumer requirements, and proposing solutions for identified gaps.
Facilitate adherence to Data Quality dimensions (completeness, accuracy, timeliness, consistency) and act as a Subject Matter Expert across various use cases.
Define business and regulatory requirements for new data controls and enhancements, specifying remediation strategies for identified exceptions.
Coordinate with Technology to address control gaps, providing recommendations and overseeing remediation efforts.
Develop enterprise-wide data standards and procedures, consolidating inputs into structured documentation.
Engage with stakeholders to validate control effectiveness and ensure risk mitigation.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

8+ years of experience as a Data Analytics specialist within Banking, specifically in Markets.
Strong understanding of financial products across various asset classes (Fixed Income, Equities, Derivatives, FX).
Proficient in SQL, capable of reading and writing complex scripts for data analysis and validation.
Experience with CDE level data controls implementation, data cataloguing, and Data Quality monitoring tools (e.g., Collibra).
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and communicate complex information to senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Extensive experience in risk and control within Markets or Financial Services.
Familiarity with exception management processes and data governance principles.
Advanced proficiency in Python, Excel, and PowerPoint for producing data analysis and outcomes.

How to Apply:
If you are a highly skilled professional with a passion for data governance and control, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Join our client and play a pivotal role in driving data excellence across their Markets division. Apply today!

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