Data Governance Manager- job post

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 2003 and BCBS239 compliance. You will drive continuous improvements across the business and maximise the income and benefit of available data, alongside increasing confidence and consistency in the quality of data. This role will report into the Head of Data Governance within BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK as part of the first line of defence.

Key Responsibilities:

Completion of data governance documentation such Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), Record of Processing Activities (RoPA), Cookie Privacy Assessments & Legitimate Interest Assessments.
Assessing data quality across BNP PF, complete root cause analysis where data is impacted.
Managing 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.
Identifying areas of improvement in local practices, relative to managing data governance. Contributing to complex projects, orientating the project to deliver maximum business benefit whilst adhering to the data governance, protection and management principles.
Representing the data governance team across analytical groups & business areas to provide advice & support on data infrastructure, data integrity, quality and privacy. Advising of system recommendations and technical approaches to maintain controls / validation.
Remaining up to date with the requirements of GDPR and helping build remedial work programs to highlight ongoing risks.
Championing and growing awareness and knowledge of data governance to enhance the data culture across the organisation.
Acting as a subject matter expert on data related issues, working collaboratively with various stakeholders to communicate data risks and administer guidance, training and educational materials when required.
Working effectively under pressure with competing and rapidly changing priorities
Skills & Attributes:

Extensive knowledge of data architecture and quality
Substantial experience of working within a data governance or protection setting, with a strong understanding of UK GDPR, PECR and BCB239
Strong ability to embed information, business process and system wide changes to a technical and non-technical audience
Strong ability to extract information by questioning, active listening and interviewing
Demonstrable stakeholder and relationship management skills
Project management experience is desirable
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.