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Form of workJob Title: Data Governance Manager
Location: Cardiff,
Department: Data Governance
We are currently looking for a Data Governance Manager to join our Global Data Team.
WHO ARE WE?
At Creditsafe, we weave our core values of customer-obsession, trust, respect and the courage to be different into the very fabric of our culture. With these values, we’ve fostered a culture of growth, innovation, well-being and success for the last 20 years at Creditsafe and created a legacy of successful career trajectories within our community of Creditsafers.
Powering business decisions for over 100,000 business across the world requires more than just the right tools. As a company, we don’t shy away from rolling up our sleeves to do everything possible to create a welcoming environment where every new talent is guided, supported and nurtured to grow and become a part of the culture.
With 25 offices across 14 countries, our geographically disperse community of colleagues are a testament to our inclusive and diverse culture that comes together to solve complex problems and learn from each other.
Twice featured in The Sunday Times list of ‘100 Best Companies to Work,’ our list of successful Creditsafers who’ve created long-standing, strong career trajectories out of what started out as jobs, just keeps growing. We’re proud to be a part of a culture and a company where careers are made and where talent meet its true potential.
Powering business decisions for over 100,000 business across the world requires more than just the right tools. As a company, we don’t shy away from rolling up our sleeves to do everything possible to create a welcoming environment where every new talent is guided, supported and nurtured to grow and become a part of the culture.
With 25 offices across 14 countries, our geographically disperse community of colleagues are a testament to our inclusive and diverse culture that comes together to solve complex problems and learn from each other.
Twice featured in The Sunday Times list of ‘100 Best Companies to Work,’ our list of successful Creditsafers who’ve created long-standing, strong career trajectories out of what started out as jobs, just keeps growing. We’re proud to be a part of a culture and a company where careers are made and where talent meet its true potential.
THE TEAM
This role sits within the Creditsafe group, and the successful candidate will work with data stewards across all our countries and other Data Governance team members in our group office. Reporting directly to the Group Trade Payment Data & Data Governance Manager in our Cardiff HQ, this role is responsible for the governance strategy, cataloguing and management of a wide range of data within Creditsafe’s data estate and assisting with the transition of data from legacy systems to a new platform.
JOB PROFILE
Reporting directly to the Group Trade Payment Data & Data Governance Manager in our Cardiff HQ, this role is responsible for the governance strategy, cataloguing and management of a wide range of data within Creditsafe’s data estate and assisting with the transition of data from legacy systems to a new platform. You will be accountable for maintaining the data integrity and data quality standards and policies across Creditsafe to improve data quality, to increase business value and mitigate risk and ensuring that Creditsafe’s data is optimized to support the needs of our customers
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To provide a governance framework and ensure that the data available for Creditsafe’s products has followed the documented strategy about maintaining and improving the quality of information held within a business.
- To work with entity data managers, data stewards and other stakeholders to help improve upon the quality and range of data available to Creditsafe.
- The management of key documentation, liaising with data mangers and data stewards to build the knowledge of each data package.
- Providing support regarding the use of data, particularly in relation to its use in Creditsafe’s products and reselling of data.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Data Governance Lead – Implementing and enforcing a Data Governance strategy throughout Creditsafe Group by working with the various entity teams and DV team. This role involves working with the data managers and stewards from each entity to ensure each data package is correctly catalogued, analysed and sourced ready for DV development.
- Data Cataloguing – All data packages need to be catalogued from sourcing all historic files, sourcing all file specifications and legal documents.
- Data Profiling – All data packages, existing and new should be profiled within Waterline. Evaluate data and assess for accuracy, completeness, and usability before it is purchased / renegotiated.
- Data Management – Restricting access to data, conducting regular reviews/sampling of data based on data profiling and managing data suppliers making sure they agree to defined SLA’s.
- Management and support – Managing, supporting, and mentoring of other Data Governance colleagues within the Data Delivery team to help them to develop and achieve their full potential.
- Assisting the Analytics team – Providing advice and support to the Analytics team to help them understand data items available to them.
- Supporting entity data teams – Providing support and advice to the entity data teams as and when required.
- Liaising with suppliers – Working with data providers and data outsourcing partners to ensure that any data purchased by Creditsafe is fit for purpose.
The responsibilities detailed above are not exhaustive and you may be requested to take on additional responsibilities deemed as reasonable by their direct line manager.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in a related subject, or proven relevant experience
I.T. Proficiency
- MS Office or equivalent (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access etc.)
- Databases with an understanding of how they are updated and maintained.
- Data Analysis skills to query databases (e.g. SQL)
- Relevant software packages (open source or purchased) use in statistical analysis, Data Governance or data analysis.
- Communication software experience, e.g. E-mail, Slack, Skype, Zoom etc.
- Internet, Intranet, Share Point etc.
Experience, knowledge, skills and personal characteristics
- Proven experience in a similar role within the Business Information industry, in particular with a CRA (Credit Reference Agency) will be a distinct advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to effectively develop and manage strong working relationships both internal and external to the business.
- Highly developed communication skills – communicating effectively and in a timely manner using appropriate communication tools and techniques.
- Creativity / Innovation - Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.
- Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
- Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
- Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
BENEFITS
- Competitive Salary.
- Company Laptop supplied.
- Bonus Scheme.
- 25 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays).
- Hybrid working model.
- Healthcare & Company Pension.
- Cycle to work and Wellbeing Programme.
- Global Company gatherings and events.
- E-learning and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Plus more that can be found on the benefits section on the Careers page, https://careers.creditsafe.com/gb.
Creditsafe is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity. Please contact Creditsafe if there is any support you need with your application.
