Data Management Specialist (Fintech)

TL;DR

Data Management Specialist (Data Governance): Implementing the Data Governance Policy throughout the organization with an accent on decentralized data stewardship and accountability. Focus on enhancing metadata management, data documentation, and improving data quality across business units.

Location: Hybrid, must be based in one of If's Nordic locations (Turku, Stockholm, Espoo, Oslo)

Company

The leading insurance company in the Nordics where data is integral to both analytical and operational processes.

What you will do

• Drive the rollout and practical application of the Data Governance Policy throughout the company.
• Assist business units in managing data assets, overseeing documentation, and handling the data lifecycle.
• Enhance metadata approaches and information structures to foster transparency and data reuse.
• Advise stakeholders on data stewardship, access controls, and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with technology teams to refine information models and boost data quality.
• Create actionable guidelines and procedures to make data management more effective.

Requirements

• Fluent in English.
• Experience with metadata management, data documentation, data quality, or information modeling.
• Familiarity with modern data platforms (experience with Databricks is a strong plus).
• Ability to lead cross-organizational data or governance initiatives.
• Proven ability to simplify and clarify complex subjects for various stakeholders.
• Must pass a fitness and propriety (fit and proper) assessment based on the Insurance Companies Act.

Culture & Benefits

• Possibility of a hybrid workplace.
• Career and development opportunities within the largest insurance company in the Nordics.
• Inclusive work environment with social activities and a highly skilled professional community.
• Health-promoting workplace including fitness programs and sports activities.
• Attractive insurance benefits and pension.