Data Governance Manager

Data Governance Manager

Location: Solihull; a flexible hybrid working model which supports you as well as enabling you to work collaboratively with your colleagues

Hours: Full time, Fixed Term Contract until 31 December 2027

A bit about us:

At BNP Paribas Personal Finance, we are proud to be part of a global banking group. Our mission is simple: to provide straightforward consumer finance solutions that empower customers to make responsible financial decisions. We partner with some of the UK's most well-known retailers and brands to help their customers finance purchases in a responsible way.

The Role:

As a Data Governance Manager, you will:

• Ensure UK GDPR, PECR and BCBS239 compliance.
• Drive continuous improvements and maximising the income and benefit of available data.
• Increase confidence and consistency in the quality of data.

This role will report into the Head of Data Governance within BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK, part of the first line of defence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete data privacy and protection documentation such as Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), Record of Processing Activities (RoPA), Cookie Privacy Assessments and Legitimate Interest Assessments
• Assess data quality across BNP PF, complete root cause analysis where data is impacted
• Support the implementation of the Data Management framework, supporting Data Owners and stewards
• Manage multiple stakeholders and understand technology and commercial concepts quickly, e.g. working closely with Risk and Finance teams to ensure BCBS239 compliance and working closely with IT and marketing teams to manage cookies.
• Identify areas of improvement in local practices, relative to managing data governance
• Contribute to complex projects, orientating the project to deliver maximum business benefit whilst adhering to the data governance, protection and management principles

Skills & Attributes:

• Substantial experience working within data governance with a strong understanding of data governance frameworks and BCBS239 or substantial experience working within protection settings, with a strong understanding of GDPR, PECR and BCBS239
• Extensive knowledge of data architecture and quality
• Can embed information, business process and system wide changes to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Can extract information by questioning, active listening and interviewing.

What's in it for you?

Joining BNP Paribas Personal Finance means becoming part of a Top Employer UK dedicated to making a difference to the lives of our customers. Along with a fulfilling career, you'll be able to enjoy a benefits package which you can tailor to your lifestyle and needs, with key highlights including;

• Competitive salary and a contributory pension scheme
• Access to our Health Cash Plan Scheme
• A multi-award-winning flexible benefits platform offering life insurance, private medical insurance, or lifestyle benefits that include discounts on dining, cinema, and days out
• The opportunity to buy and sell holidays, giving you even more control over your work-life balance

Could this be you?

Making a positive impact is at the heart of everything we do - whether for our colleagues, customers, partners, or the community. We live by our values: We're positive, we're brave, and we own it. We believe a positive attitude and a passion for making things happen matter most. Don't let confidence hold you back - there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we want to hear from you! Whether you're considering a career change or exploring a sector jump, we welcome applicants with transferable skills.

Apply now to express your interest and discover how you can make a meaningful contribution to our dynamic team.

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BNP Paribas Personal Finance promotes equality of opportunity and is committed to ensure that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, *** or sexual orientation.