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Data Lead - Financial Services

Location: Birmingham (2-3 days in the office)
Salary: £50,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Are you a data professional with strong experience in financial services - from pensions and insurance through to mortgages and investments? We're looking for a Data Lead to take ownership of the onboarding, validation, and management of large-scale customer and employer data within a major financial services environment.

The Role
This position is central to ensuring the integrity and accuracy of sensitive financial data, supporting regulatory compliance, and enabling timely customer outcomes. You will oversee the onboarding of bulk data, lead on data migration and change projects, and monitor performance against agreed standards.

As Data Lead, you'll manage a team of analysts and assistants, providing oversight, expertise, and direction. You'll also work closely with senior management, employers, and third-party providers to resolve issues, embed improvements, and deliver effective reporting.

Key Responsibilities
Lead on the onboarding and maintenance of financial services data, including bulk data changes and transfers.
Oversee monthly and annual submissions from external partners, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
Deliver data cleansing and quality improvement projects to support statutory and regulatory reporting.
Produce and present complex analysis and reporting to senior stakeholders.
Act as subject matter expert for data processes, mapping, and systems requirements.
Engage with external partners to improve data quality and manage compliance.
Line manage and develop a team of data analysts and assistants.

About You
We are seeking someone with:
Significant experience in financial services data management (mortgages, pensions, insurance, or similar).
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements in financial services.
Proven ability to deliver data analysis, root cause investigations, and process improvements.
Advanced Excel skills and experience handling large databases.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Previous experience in line management.

Professional qualifications in data, finance, pensions or mortgage administration would be advantageous but are not essential.

Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape data processes within a large, complex financial services environment. If you're analytical, organised, and passionate about driving improvements in data management, we'd love to hear from you.

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Action TutoringnGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.nAs Data Lead, you will facilitate the collection, management, integrity, security and reporting of our programme delivery, quality assurance and evaluation data, supporting the work of the Data and Insights Manager and Head of Impact and Quality. In this role, you will primarily work with our CRM system, Salesforce, alongside other data systems such as Microsoft Excel, PowerBI and FormAssembly.

Salary:

£33,339 £5,095 per annum, plus London weighting of ,339 if applicable

Location:

Flexible/hybrid. The candidate can be based anywhere in England. Our London office address is: 8-10, Fivefields, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0DH

Deadline:

Sunday, 7th September 2025

Interviews:

w/c 15th September 2025

Start date:

Monday, 20th October 2025

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Duties and responsibilities

Lead on data capture of key data points from partner schools, ensuring high quality throughout, efficient processes, and complete data. For example, collection of pupil data, SATs and GCSE results.nBe responsible for promoting high standards of data integrity across the organisation. This includes supporting staff to develop in their use of data, undertaking regular data integrity activities, and developing solutions to improve data integrity issues at the source.nWork with the Data and Insights Manager on the administration, maintenance and development of our Salesforce CRM system.nSupport the design, delivery and maintenance of a range of custom reports (in Salesforce or other software), to facilitate external stakeholder reporting and a range of internal project work across departments.nWith the Data and Insights Manager, act as expert in data governance and data protection processes at Action Tutoring, promoting data security and GDPR compliance across the organisation.nAny other ad hoc responsibilities as deemed relevant by the CEO.

Person specification, qualification criteria:

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

Two or more years experience with Salesforce administration, including custom objects.nExperience administering online data capture software (ideally FormAssembly), including managing integrations with Salesforce.nExperience working with complex datasets in Excel, including data cleaning in preparation for import/export or analysis.nExperience generating reports for a range of stakeholders.nThe ability to design data collection processes and system changes that are scalable, impactful, and promote high standards of data integrity.nProject management experience, including creating project plans, gathering requirements, analysing risks, and managing stakeholders.nStrong communication and collaboration skills; proactive in communicating updates and change to stakeholders at all levels.nConfidence adapting communication style and approach to develop data skills in others, including those without a technical background.nA creative and inquisitive attitude about how technology and automation can improve efficiencies across the organisation.nA good understanding of GDPR compliance and processes.nA commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.nA commitment to the mission and values of Action Tutoring.nA commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.

You may be more successful in the role if you also have:

PowerBI, Tableau, other data visualisation software experience.nExperience working with government education datasets.nExperience designing and implementing monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks.nSalesforce Administrator Certification (or on track to complete).nExperience working in the charity or NGO sector.

Benefits

Hybrid working We offer a flexible combination of office and home based working.nHoliday 25 days holiday a year (plus UK public holidays), increasing by a day for each complete year of service (up to five extra days). 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year.nFlexitime and TOIL We have a flexible policy for working hours, and offer TOIL where staff have to work particularly early in the day or late in the evening, so that they can reclaim those hours at another time.nTeam away days The whole team across the UK gets together three times a year.nPensions We have a workplace pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution.nSabbatical leave We offer paid and unpaid sabbatical leaves to our long standing colleagues.nCulture of celebrating Regular thanks and praise and monthly recognition of heroes to celebrate employees going above and beyond.nKnowledge-sharing Lots of opportunities to learn from others in the organisation, including policy briefings, shadowing colleagues and peer-to-peer development.nSocials Team socials around team days, regular bring-and-share team lunches and other activities.nProofreading Team As well as checking the accuracy of all content Action Tutoring shares with external audiences, our proofreading team supports individuals who would value an extra pair of eyes on their writing.nAd hoc projects Interested in other exciting topics relevant to our charity? Then join one of our working groups (including policy, diversity and inclusion, curriculum and training, socials, data and insights) and support with ongoing projects.

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Who We Are
Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.


What You'll Do
Join the Data Layer Team, a global initiative transforming our organization into a data-driven enterprise! The Data Layer Team builds essential data platforms, products, and capabilities to empower our Case Teams (CTs) and Practice Areas (PAs) with high-quality, actionable insights. Our focus is on creating scalable data solutions and advancing our data infrastructure to drive informed decision-making across the company.
The Data Governance Lead will serve as the strategic and operational leader responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the organization's data governance framework. This individual will play a pivotal role in ensuring data integrity, security, compliance, and usability across the enterprise while driving data quality, consistency, and maturity through a robust data asset lifecycle management solution. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, analytics, and business units, the Data Governance Lead will establish and enforce governance policies and best practices that align with the organization's strategic goals. This role demands a balance of strategic vision, operational expertise, and strong communication skills to foster a data-driven culture and ensure regulatory compliance while enabling innovation.
A central responsibility of the Data Governance Lead is to support and enhance the organization’s commercial offerings by unlocking the potential of underlying data assets. They will oversee the development of an enterprise-wide data catalog that not only ensures accessibility but also provides proactive, context-based recommendations to maximize usability. By aligning governance initiatives with business needs, the Data Governance Lead will empower teams to leverage data effectively for strategic decision-making and innovation, enabling the organization to maintain a competitive edge in its offerings.
 
Responsibilities include:

* Define an overall vision, roadmap, and priorities for Data Governance Strategy 
* Design and implement a comprehensive data governance framework that aligns with organizational goals and industry standards. 
* Act as a liaison between business units, IT, and senior leadership to advocate for and execute governance policies and priorities. 
* Lead the establishment of a Data Governance Council or Committee to oversee  
* Foster a culture of data responsibility and awareness through training programs and workshops. 
* Promote the adoption of governance policies across the organization by communicating their benefits and relevance. 
* Serve as a thought leader, staying informed about emerging trends and technologies in data governance. 

* Data Ownership, Stewardship, and Lifecycle Management 
* Define and assign roles, including data owners and data stewards, ensuring accountability for data assets. 
* Provide guidance and support to data stewards and other governance roles across the organization. 
* Develop and enforce policies for data creation, storage, retention, archival, and disposal. 
* Regularly review and update lifecycle policies to ensure they remain relevant and compliant with regulatory requirements. 

* Data Quality Management 
* Define and enforce data quality standards, such as accuracy, completeness, and consistency as well as guidance on metadata (tags). 
* Implement tools and workflows for data profiling, cleansing, and monitoring. 
* Resolve data quality issues and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. 

* Data Prioritization and Business Value 
* Collaborate with stakeholders to identify high-priority data assets across commercial offerings & BCG's case assistant, Q's needs.and align resources accordingly  
* Leverage advanced analytics to derive business insights and maximize the value of data assets. 
* Create metrics and dashboards to track the effectiveness of data governance initiatives as well as ROI for data assets. 

* Data Access and Security  
* Oversee the implementation of role-based access controls (RBAC) to manage data access. 
* Ensure sensitive data is protected through encryption, anonymization, and regular security audits. 
* Monitor compliance with data access policies and address any violations. 

* Data Platform Enablement 
* Define and implement standards for integrating data governance capabilities into the enterprise data platform. 
* Ensure the platform supports metadata management, lineage tracking, and data quality monitoring. 
* Drive the adoption of platform features that enable scalability, accessibility, and compliance with governance policies. 

* GenAI Enablement 
* Define and implement GenAI-specific data usage guardrails and data governance policies

YOU’RE GOOD AT

* Articulating the vision and specific business value benefits to be unlocked by an enterprise-wide data strategy, whilst setting and implementing the corresponding enterprise-wide Data Governance roadmap, working across multi-functional, diverse teams to materialize them 
* Defining and implementing global Data Governance requirements and frameworks, ensuring key capabilities and controls are implemented to enable efficient data accuracy, accessibility and consistency of use globally.  
* Leading activities related to the Consulting Data Governance strategy, including Metadata Management, Data Lineage, Master Data mgmt., Data Quality, Data Architecture, and informing Data Product development priorities 
* Sharing and adopting best practices, external and internal (across BCG Data Stewardship team) in Data Governance, Data Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management and Change Management 
* Collaborating with functional and technical team members (e.g. SMEs in HR, Finance, Enterprise Services and IT) to prioritize and pursue the business and technical initiatives in the roadmap to achieve a global data strategy 
* Enabling BCG leaders to make relevant decisions (e.g. trade-offs and prioritization) to implement the global strategy defined for Consulting Team Talent data 
* Developing analytics, frameworks and KPIs to drive a step-change in Data Quality Issue management, Data Security, Data Profiling and Data Governance maturity 
* Adopting new technologies like GenAI to maximize data value potential
* Ensuring adherence to relevant data policies, standards, and guidelines, and maintaining relevant Data Governance artefacts across the data domain (for example, the Data Catalog, classification, and data quality standards of data elements) 
* Communicating with senior executive teams the importance of the data strategy for the success of BCG 


What You'll Bring

* 10-12+ years of experience working in data-related or project roles (e.g. Data Management, Data Governance, CDO Office or BI & Analytics team). Prior experience working with Consulting data like benchmarks or 3rd party sources and at a global level
* Passion and interest in solving business-oriented data challenges end-to-end, with demonstrated precision and attention-to-detail
* An understanding of Data Governance industry best practice is useful (such as DAMA’s DMBoK & CDMP, EDM Council’s DCAM)
* Understanding of data strategy and management concepts and associated business processes and tools, including Data Modelling, Data Warehousing, and Data Quality
* Strong customer and business focus with demonstrated ability to form effective working relationships and resolve conflicts
* Hands-on experience using Data Governance tools such as Data Catalogs and Data Quality Tools, preferably in the context of GenAI readiness
* Solid understanding of Consulting data constructs and domains (e.g. structured and unstructured data), data technologies (e.g., Snowflake) and core transactional systems (e.g., SharePoint) will be beneficial
* The ideal candidate will have a goal-oriented mindset and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to deliver Data Governance capabilities and support exceptional Data Products
* Strong communication skills with proven experience in stakeholder engagement (including senior business and technical teams) and the ability to showcase the business benefits of Data Governance.
* Bachelor’s or higher degree, preferably in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related fields.


Who You'll Work With

* BCG Global Consulting Practice Areas (Functional & Industry) and Data teams: the Data Product Portfolio, Data Governance CoE, Master Data Mgmt., Enterprise Data Modelling, and Data Product development teams
* BCG IT, Knowledge Team and PA Specific data teams: business intelligence and analytics, operations, and technical teams, among other business functions
* BCG Leadership: Heads of IT, Consulting / Practice Areas, Knowledge Function, and Enterprise Services among other business functions.
* The Data Governance network: Data Owners, Stewards, and Data Governance Directors
* Data Layer Team – Collaborating closely with data engineers, lead enterprise architects, data stewards, data product analysts, and QA engineers to develop, maintain, and enhance BCG’s data products and infrastructure.


Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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**Discover your future at Citi**
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
**Job Overview**
Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn't just support finance - we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.
The Data Governance Lead Analyst is responsible for contributing to the directional strategy and assisting in creation and modification of Enterprise Data Governance Strategy, and/or Data Risk and Control Framework and Data Risk Taxonomy. The focus of this role may be on one or more of the following areas: assisting in identification, measurement and reporting, data policy adoption and compliance, data controls framework performance and issue management process, and regulatory and audit response and action tracking.
This role requires someone who is dynamic, flexible, and can easily respond to quickly changing needs. The candidate must have the ability to handle ambiguity and complexity and be able to deliver on multiple responsibilities. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Partner with multiple teams to implement relevant Data Governance policies and/or Data Risk and Control framework
+ Provide expertise on Data Governance and/or Data Risk and Controls framework including design, effectiveness, performance monitoring and self-assessment processes
+ Oversight and analysis of data-related issues, tracking of ownership and target dates and associated metrics and reporting
+ Support and coordinate with business lines and global functions on enterprise Data Governance strategy roll out, including new Data risk taxonomy and associated changes to key risk indicators and control framework
+ Gather and synthesize metrics on existing Data Governance and/or Data Risk and Controls principles, policies, practices and standards, e.g., understanding industry best practices
+ Produce recommendations for enterprise-wide guiding principles, policies, processes and practices
+ Determine requirements for and prioritize development of new enterprise-wide principles, policies, processes and practices as needed
+ Develop and manage approach for measuring adoption of principles, policies, processes and practices
**Qualifications:**
+ 6-10 years relevant experience in a Data Governance/ Data Management/ Process Engineering or related area
+ Advanced understanding of Project Management methodologies and tools
+ Requires basic commercial awareness
+ Ability to monitor tight deadlines or unexpected requirement changes, with the ability to anticipate and balance needs of multiple stakeholders
+ Ability to communicate effectively to develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
**Education:**
+ Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred
**What we'll provide you**
By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:
+ 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
+ A discretional annual performance related bonus
+ Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Pension Plan
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
+ Access to an array of learning and development resources
Visit our Global Benefits page to learn more. ( these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.
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**Most Relevant Skills**
Constructive Debate, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Internal Controls, Management Reporting, Policy and Procedure, Program Management, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Management.
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Lead Data Engineer - Outside IR35 - Python, SQL, DBT, AirFlow, BigQuery & AWS/GCPnI'm partnered with a UK FinTech Unicorn, who are looking to hire a Lead Data Engineer on a contract basis. You'll lead a small team of 4-6 Engineers, working closely with stakeholders to drive the Data strategy, and Data driven decisions across the business.nResponsibilities

Lead a team of 4-6 engineersnCollaborate with stakeholders to define and drive data strategynDeliver data pipelines and analytics solutions using Python, SQL, DBT, AirFlow, and BigQuery on AWS/GCPnRequirements

2+ years in a leadership positionnStrong Python and SQLnDBT, AirFlow, and BigQuerynAWS or GCPnDay rate of £550-£575 Outside IR35n3-month initial engagement (high likelihood of extension)n3 days a week in Central LondonnASAP StartnSeniority level

Mid-Senior levelnEmployment type

ContractnJob function

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3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • We are seeking an experienced Finance and Data Lead to oversee the financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting of a complex, high-profile public service function.• The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping financial strategies, supporting service transformation, and ensuring data-driven decision-making in a fast-paced, regulatory environment.Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Lead the monitoring and forecasting of multi-million-pound revenue and capital budgets (c. £50m annually).• Manage a team of finance and data officers, including performance management and workforce planning.• Analyse tonnage data from service contracts to validate complex invoices and inform financial decisions.• Produce statutory data returns and performance reports for senior stakeholders, committees, and government agencies.• Support the development of financial strategies aligned with national legislation and funding mechanisms.• Drive process improvement in reporting, data automation, and cost efficiency.• Provide expert financial advice to senior management, contributing to policy and strategic planning.• Represent the service at internal and external meetings as required.Skills/Experience: • Significant experience in financial management, analysis, and forecasting within the public sector.• Excellent understanding of financial governance, public sector funding models, and budget setting processes.• Experience managing a small team in a complex service delivery environment.• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial systems (e.g. Oracle PBCS).• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret trends and present insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders.• Experience validating large, formula-driven invoices linked to contract performance data.• Confident communicator, able to influence and advise at senior level.• Knowledge of statutory reporting and compliance (e.g. WasteDataFlow or equivalent).• Experience in waste management, environmental services or similar regulated sectors.• Previous experience working in or with local authorities or public service organisations.• Familiarity with the Environment Act 2021 and relevant funding streams (e.g. PEPR, EPR, New Burdens Funding).Additional Information: • The closing date: 29/09/2025 @00:00.• This is a hybrid role (50% on-site) requiring 37 hours per week, for an initial 3-month assignment, with the potential for extension.• Degree in Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field, with AAT Level 4 or equivalent