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Data Governance Lead

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Bank of Ireland

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Ireland , Dublin

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Job Description:

The Data Governance Lead is responsible for driving the implementation and maturity of data governance practices across the organisation. This role ensures alignment with Group policies, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives, while fostering a culture of accountability and data stewardship.

Job Responsibility:

  • Own and lead the Data Governance framework, ensuring consistent implementation and adoption of the Data Risk Policy across divisions and alignment with Group strategy
  • Oversee the review and implementation of technical data standards, promoting consistency, quality, and compliance across platforms and data domains
  • Monitor divisional compliance with the Group Data Risk Policy, identifying gaps and coordinating remediation efforts
  • Support and enhance divisional data forums and transition to domain orientated construct, enabling collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement in governance practices
  • Strengthen data ownership and stewardship, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability across the data lifecycle
  • Act as a trusted advisor to business and technology partners, aligning governance initiatives with regulatory, operational, and strategic needs
  • Champion data quality, integrity, and ethical use, embedding governance principles into data management and decision-making processes
  • Lead the execution of the plan for regular assurance and controls testing and assessments of data management practices
  • Maintain structured documentation and tracking of governance activities, standards, and compliance metrics
  • Collaborate with risk, compliance, and data teams to ensure governance controls are embedded in data products, platforms, and processes

Requirements:

  • Third Level qualification in Data Analytics/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ IT/ Engineering or another discipline including a significant numerical element
  • Validated experience in data product management, data governance, or analytics within Financial Services or a similarly regulated industry
  • Strong understanding of customer data domains, including data quality, lineage, and privacy considerations
  • Ability to lead and run multi-discipline teams, ensuring alignment across diverse departments and functions and achieving strategic goals
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritise initiatives and strategically align them with business objectives, driving organisational success
  • Confirmed ability to engage and align with senior leadership and key partners, fostering collaboration and shared vision
  • Strong leadership and partner engagement skills
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data concepts into business value
  • Structured and focused approach to problem-solving
  • Ability to lead opposing priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment
What we offer:
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Excellent pension contributions
  • 6 months paid maternity leave
  • Fertility and surrogacy policy
  • Working parent supports
  • Employee assistance program
  • WebDoctor
  • Financial wellbeing coaches
  • Support for professional qualifications
  • Flexible working
  • Competitive pay package
  • Premium pension contribution
  • Pay reviews & profit-share scheme
  • Excellent healthcare contributions
  • Flexible leave: buy or sell your days
  • Award-winning career framework
  • Clear pathways for development and progression

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

Expiration:
February 26, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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