Data Governance Manager

At Defaqto, we're trusted by consumers, advisers and financial institutions to provide independent financial information, ratings and market intelligence that help people make better financial decisions.

We're looking for a Data Governance Manager to shape how we govern, acquire and maximise the value of data across the business. This is a key role at the intersection of data governance, supplier management, risk and AI, helping ensure our data remains trusted, high quality and future-ready.

Reporting to the Head of Data, you'll establish governance frameworks, drive data quality standards, manage strategic data partnerships and help shape our approach to responsible AI within a regulated financial services environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and embed Defaqto's data governance framework, policies and standards.
• Drive data quality, stewardship, metadata and data ownership practices across the business.
• Develop and manage relationships with third-party data providers, including supplier reviews, commercial negotiations and contract renewals.
• Identify new data acquisition opportunities and support build, buy or partner decisions.
• Oversee data-related risk, compliance and supplier assurance activities.
• Contribute to AI governance and ensure responsible use of data and emerging technologies.
• Partner with stakeholders across Product, Research, Technology, Sales, Legal and Compliance to build a strong data culture.

What We're Looking For

• Experience implementing or enhancing data governance frameworks within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of data quality, metadata, lineage, stewardship and data management principles.
• Understanding of data regulation, governance and risk management, including GDPR.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers, contracts and vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of data governance considerations relating to AI and emerging technologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to drive change across teams.
• A pragmatic, commercially minded approach that balances governance, risk and business outcomes.

Nice To Have

• Experience within financial services, fintech or another regulated industry.
• Professional accreditation such as CDMP, DCAM or DAMA.
• Experience with data governance tools and modern cloud-based data platforms.
• Exposure to AI governance, model risk management or responsible AI initiatives.

Why Join Defaqto?

This is an opportunity to play a leading role in building the foundations that support trusted data, commercial insight and AI innovation across one of the UK's best-known financial information businesses. You'll have the autonomy to shape governance practices, influence strategy and leave a lasting impact on how data is managed across the organisation.

Hybrid Working: London office (3 days per week) with flexibility to work from home for the remainder of the week. Haddenham-based candidates will also be considered, with regular travel to London.

Please note: Applicants must already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.