Responsible ai and model risk management frameworks
The Head of Data Governance will lead the design and continuous improvement of the Group's data governance strategy aligned with regulatory obligations
Job Summary
The Head of Data Governance will lead the design and continuous improvement of the Group's data governance strategy aligned with regulatory obligations.
This role requires owning the end-to-end governance operating model while ensuring data is trusted, discoverable, and safe for use across the global insurance group.
Howden offers a unique employee-owned culture that prioritizes work-life balance, career progression, and sustainability alongside professional development.
Matching Summary
The Head of Data Governance will lead the design and continuous improvement of the Group's data governance strategy aligned with regulatory obligations.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10+ years enterprise data governance experience
Insurance or financial services sector background
Responsible AI and model risk management frameworks
GDPR and ISO 27001 compliance expertise
Metadata catalog and MDM tooling knowledge
Stakeholder engagement with C-suite executives
Data classification and access control design
Nice-to-have
Employee ownership culture appreciation
Experience building Data Owners communities
Cloud platform governance (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Sustainability and diversity values alignment
Advanced degree in relevant field
Collaborative international team mindset
Key Requirements
10+ years proven leadership in data governance
Degree in Computer Science or Information Management