Data Controls Analyst

TL;DR

Data Controls Analyst: Supporting the management of data risks and governance frameworks with an accent on implementing controls, maintaining risk registers, and ensuring GDPR compliance. Focus on providing analytical support for strategic initiatives, producing risk management reports, and fostering data governance awareness across business units.

Location: Hybrid (must be based in or able to work from London, Hove, or Cardiff, UK)

Company

hirify.global is a leading UK financial services group and global asset manager dedicated to safeguarding financial futures since 1836.

What you will do

• Support the rollout of the Data Management framework across various business and product teams.
• Identify and quantify data risks arising from new business activities and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain departmental risk registers, risk maps, and key controls while coordinating risk forums.
• Provide proactive communications on risk management and produce analytical risk reports.
• Ensure Conduct Risk and Consumer Duty principles are embedded into operational processes.
• Manage GDPR compliance requirements and provide advice to stakeholders at all levels.

Requirements

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data ownership, data lineage, and data quality.
• Proven experience in risk management and implementing control frameworks.
• Strong aptitude for analytical tasks and requirements gathering.
• Excellent communication skills to inform and educate stakeholders about data risks.

Nice to have

• Professional qualifications in Data Governance or GDPR compliance.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual performance-related bonus plan and employee share schemes.
• Generous pension contribution and life assurance.
• Healthcare plan and access to various employee discounts.
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays (increasing to 26 days after 2 years).
• Support for flexible working arrangements including job shares and part-time options.
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme and modern, sustainable office environments.