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Data Governance Manager Company Description Our Client is an international bank with offices in Central London. They are now looking to recruit a Data Governance Manager with at least 5 to 10 years proven expertise ideally from a banking environment. Role Description This is a full-time role for a Data Governance Manager. The Data Governance Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of data governance initiatives and developing policies and procedures to support data quality and master data management. The Data Governance Manager will also collaborate with the business intelligence team to ensure that data management and analytics requirements are met. This is an on-site role located in London. Qualifications Data Governance, Data Quality, and Master Data Management skills Experience with data management and developing policies and procedures Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams A Bachelor's degree in computer science, information management, or related field is required Professional certification (e.g. CDQM) in data management or related field is desired This is an exciting new position for this bank. This a hybrid position with at least 3 days in the office in Central London. The salary for this role will be circa £75K - £90K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

IT Director Our Client is an established bank with offices in the City London. Position Summary: We are seeking a seasoned IT Director with extensive experience in software and application development within the investment and private banking sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing IT transformation projects, delivering solutions across multiple customer channels, and leading both software development and infrastructure technology teams. This role will report to the Board at the bank and involve collaborating with various stakeholders across the business, including HR, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, Data Governance, and Business Transformation. The Director of IT will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the IT department, managing IT projects, implementing and maintaining network security measures, and developing IT strategies. Key Responsibilities: Oversee and manage the IT department, encompassing both software application development and infrastructure technology teams. Lead and execute software and application development projects from inception to deployment, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery. Drive IT transformation initiatives within the banking environment to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Deliver IT solutions across multiple customer channels, including online banking, mobile apps, and in-branch systems. Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and best practices. Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, Data Governance, and Business Transformation, to identify IT needs and develop strategies to address them. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards. Manage IT budgets, resources, and vendor relationships. Report to the Board, on IT strategy, progress, and performance. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the IT department. IT Management and Information Technology skills Experience in IT Operations and IT Strategy Knowledge of Network Security Strong leadership and project management abilities Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT management, with a strong background in software and application development. Extensive experience in leading IT transformation projects within investment and private banking environments. Proven success in delivering IT solutions across multiple customer channels. Strong understanding of banking operations, regulations, and compliance requirements. Demonstrated ability to manage both software development and infrastructure technology teams. Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills. Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, Data Governance, and Business Transformation. Strategic thinker with the ability to execute methodically. Experience with emerging technologies and digital banking trends. Preferred Skills: Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies. Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices in the banking sector. Familiarity with cloud computing and data analytics. This is a hybrid position with at least 3 days in the office in London. The salary will be in the range £140K - £175K + Benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period, do include why you think you would be the right person for this position.

At a high level, this includes tasks such as: * Designing and governing data architecture and data models * Ensuring data is consistent, well managed, and fit for purpose * Providing architectural guidance to delivery teams * Aligning data solutions with wider technical and organisational standards As a Senior Data Architect, you will be responsible for defining and maintaining data architecture that supports modern digital services. You will work across delivery teams to ensure data is designed, structured, stored, and consumed in a consistent and effective manner. You will collaborate closely with Technical Architects, Software Developers, and Analysts to ensure systems are designed in line with agreed data architecture principles. The role balances strategic oversight with hands on guidance, helping teams design scalable, secure, and maintainable data solutions. You will also support data governance activities, including metadata management and data dictionaries, ensuring alignment with organisational data strategy and standards. Your responsibilities: * Design and maintain enterprise and solution level data architectures * Define and govern data models, schemas, and metadata structures * Provide oversight and guidance to teams producing data artefacts * Support the creation and management of data dictionaries * Ensure data solutions align with organisational standards and architecture principles * Work with Technical Architects to ensure systems are designed in accordance with data architecture * Advise on data storage, access, and integration patterns * Support data quality, consistency, and integrity across services * Communicate data architecture decisions clearly to technical and non technical stakeholders * Contribute to continuous improvement of data architecture practices and standards Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience: * Strong experience in data architecture and data design * Ability to design and maintain data models and metadata systems * Experience supporting data standards and data dictionaries * Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g. Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, Oracle) * Experience working with cloud based data platforms (AWS and/or Azure) * Understanding of data integration and data lifecycle management * Ability to collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and delivery teams * Strong analytical and problem solving skills * Clear communication and documentation skills * Experience working in Agile delivery environments Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: * Exposure to analytical and reporting platforms (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) * Experience with data governance or data quality frameworks * Familiarity with event driven or integration led architectures * Ability to work effectively in a hybrid working environment LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

***SC CLEARED*** Purview SME 8 Month contract initially Based: Remote - Max 2 days per month onsite in London Rate: £500 £540 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Purview SME to join the team. Your responsibilities: Purpose -To lead, guide and advise on data governance, compliance, and information protection implementation using Microsoft Purview, within the context of Microsoft Fabric and possibly beyond. * Design & Implementation: in the context of Microsoft Fabric, lead on the discovery, definition and implementation of Purview functionality, including but not limited to Data Catalogue, Monitoring, Lineage and Data Loss Prevention capabilities. * Data Governance & Compliance: Define data ownership models, classification schemes, and data lifecycle/records management policies. * Consultative Advice: Act as the technical lead, advising stakeholders on best practices for data security and regulatory compliance. * Operational Support: Maintain documentation (LLDs, SOPs), create user guides, and train teams on using the compliance portal. Key Skills & Experience: * Deep knowledge of Microsoft Purview, M365 security technologies, and data governance frameworks. * Hands-on experience with configuring and administering Microsoft Purview - either in Microsoft Fabric or Enterprise versions. * Strong knowledge of data security concepts - classification, sensitivity labels, DLP, etc * Microsoft certifications such as SC-400 (Information Protection Administrator) or SC-300 would be a bonus * Experience in process design and service transition is desirable * Quick learner to apply new concepts * Ability to work in ambiguous situations * Ability to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Data Solution Architect 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Coventry/Hybrid - 2-3 days p/w onsite Rate: £Market rates p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Data Solution Architect to join the team. * The ideal candidate will lead initiatives that support real-time analytics, AI/ML, secure data management, and enterprise-wide integration strategies especially within complex environments such as IoT and telemetry systems. * Extensive experience in cloud data architecture, infrastructure, and real-time data integration especially on Azure, Databricks, Synapse and Fabric with proficiencies in streaming platforms, infrastructure automation and Data Governance/MDM tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Profisee, Informatica, Databricks Unity Catalog etc.). Key Responsibilities; * Architect and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms using Azure, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric for real-time and batch processing. * Lead integration across structured and unstructured data sources such as SCADA, SAP, APIs, telemetry, and time-series data using modern ETL/ELT patterns. * Establish robust data governance, security, and compliance frameworks including data masking, encryption, lineage, access controls, and regulatory adherence (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001). * Design and optimize cloud-native storage and compute architectures using Delta Lake, ADLS Gen2, Synapse, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and NoSQL for petabyte-scale workloads. * Implement event-driven and real-time streaming architectures using Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, IoT Hub, and Lambda architecture patterns. * Drive DevOps and IaC practices through automated CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions. * Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including business leads, engineers, security, and vendors to align technology with strategic business outcomes. * Implement monitoring, observability, and disaster recovery strategies ensuring high availability, system resilience, and proactive issue resolution. * Lead AI/ML and analytics integrations with Databricks, Power BI, and MDM platforms to enable advanced reporting and insights. * Mentor and enable internal teams through technical training, knowledge-sharing sessions, and architectural best practices to promote a data-driven culture. Key Skills & experience: * Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks * ADLS, Azure Blob, Azure SQL DB, Cosmos DB, Delta Lake, Oracle DB * Azure Event Hub, Azure Kafka, Azure IoT Hub, ADX * Fabric including OneLake * CI/CD using Azure DevOps, GitHub, ARM * Experience with unstructured data * Data Model, Data Mapping, ETL Mapping * Data Governance (Purview, Databrick Unity Catlog) * Data Profiling, Data Quality, Security * MDM (Profisee, Informatica) * HADR, AI/ML * Compute, network strategies (Private Endpoint, Vnet, ExpressRoute) * Security frameworks, IAM, RBAC, firewall rules, Zero Trust architecture * Threat modelling, risk assessments * Monitoring, Logging * Cost and performance management This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Data Analyst with SQL Server and SSIS Our Client a bank based in Central London is seeking a highly motivated Data Analyst to play a key role in building and maintaining a robust digital data infrastructure. This position supports data users across the business, ensuring high-quality data extraction, reporting, and analytics capabilities. Working closely with the IT Manager and various business units, you will help strengthen compliance and regulatory risk management through effective management information (MI) reporting and analytical insights. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enhance the Branch’s digital data infrastructure to ensure reliability and accessibility. Deliver accurate and timely data extraction, MI analysis, and reporting to support operational, compliance, and regulatory needs. Work collaboratively with IT and business departments to understand data requirements and provide analytical support. Explore, evaluate, and propose new technologies/tools to improve data management, governance, and reporting efficiency. Ensure data integrity and support the implementation of best practices in data governance. Assist in identifying and managing data-related risks, supporting the Branch’s compliance and regulatory frameworks. Must have: Strong analytical skills with experience in data extraction, transformation, and reporting. Proficiency in SQL Server, data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and data management technologies. Understanding of data governance, regulatory reporting, and compliance requirements (banking/financial sector experience a plus). Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex information clearly. Coming from an IT support function is a bonus Data Analysis and Management  Maintain and develop SSIS packages  Perform ad-hoc data extraction and analytics based on requirements from business  Develop data visualisation for business  Work with business to enhance the data available to the data warehouse  Assist in testing reporting solutions developed by external vendors  Support and maintain the generation of internal MI reports  Support and advise the business on data related matters and automation possibilities  Any other responsibilities / tasks as assigned by the Head of IT from time to time Business Performance  Support the department’s operations as and when needed and any other tasks assigned by the business stakeholders.  Work with the Managers to ensure the business is in compliant with applicable rules and regulations that falls within the department’s remit.  Work with the business to ensure timely submission of relevant department’s reports  To adhere and follow all Bank/Group applicable policies and procedures. Data accuracy and ownership duties  To ensure all data worked on and or/shared with internal/external clients are accurate.  Escalate any data issue to the business promptly and without delays.  Ensuring any data sharing requests are discussed with business/DPO so that prior authorisation is given and follows GDPR / department’s SOPs. Regulatory Compliance duties Comply with all applicable individual conduct rules (especially the FCA Conduct Rules, Regulations, Bank policies and procedures and the banking Compliance. Technical/Functional skills - Knowledge in SQL query is essential - Working experience in administration and development with SQL (experience with SQL Server and SQL Server Integration Service is preferred) - Experience in working with data visualisation tools such as Power BI - Experience in working with scripting language such as VBA and Python - Experience in working with Power Automate is a plus - Required understanding of the business and business units Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) - Personal integrity and ethics - Good judgement in enabling the provision of sound advice on regulation and practice, proactive management of compliance and regulatory risk You will have at least 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience working in the data field, preferably in an established bank or financial institution. Qualifications (Basic Degree/Diploma) Bachelor's Degree or Professional Qualification in the relevant discipline (Degrees in Statistic, Information Systems, or similar) This is an exciting position within a bank with interesting projects. The salary for this position is in the range £40K- £45K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.

As the Principle Data & Systems Architect for our data platform and products, you’ll be critical to delivering the design of the IBCA data platform through technical solution and data architecture in addition to data modelling capabilities. You will mature the quality of our architecture practices and should be committed to delivering high-impact, secure data solutions to achieve IBCA’s objectives. This post is within a data delivery setting, especially one focussed on AWS, Quantexa and Databricks. You will: Set the direction for data and systems architecture ensuring infrastructure is modular, resilient and aligned with business objectives Provide technical guidance for the development of designs across the data platform including integration and master data management encompassing secure by design principles such as ‘privacy by design’ and ‘zero trust’ architectures Ensure designs are scalable, secure and efficient and that they create systemic resilience of all data assets against emerging threats Lead efforts to standardise the enterprise data fabric streamlining ingestion patterns and integrating data from various sources of varying fidelity, ensuring a ‘single source of truth’ that promotes data consistency, accuracy, and quality Be responsible for data ontology ensuring that there are enterprise logical and physical data models embedded across the organisation to support operational efficiency and analytical capabilities, and these follow set data standards and data management policies Build and mentor a high-performing architecture function, fostering a culture of technical excellence and cross-functional collaboration. Help the data architecture practices thrive, you will call on your expertise in emerging data management approaches including on data centralisation and apply these to help the organisation deliver success Develop our internal data architecture capability by developing L&D routeways, shaping careers paths and recruiting talent to the organisation Provide leadership and guidance to the team, further developing your own architecture, delivery management and leadership skills Work with business stakeholders and across digital service teams, understanding their needs and translating them into high- and low-level architecture designs Work with industry partners to leverage the best of new and emerging tools and approaches Responsibilities Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the Data & Systems Architecture strategy. You will ensure the technical roadmap doesn't just store data, but actively powers business intelligence and AI readiness, aligning complex infrastructure with long-term organisational goals. Team Leadership: Use your expertise to build and maintain excellence in data & system architecture capabilities by building, leading, and mentoring a team of technical solution architects, data architects and modellers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture that bridges the gap between engineering and strategic business value. Data Platform Solution Design: Design and model robust, scalable, efficient and cost-effective data solutions for data ingestion, transformation, integration, publication and storage – and be the assurer of designs at architecture review boards such as Technical Design Authority. Data Quality: Ensure data quality and integrity across the data platform. Data Governance: Prescribe the level of data governance required, taking responsibility for assurance and make recommendations to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and security standards. System Interoperability: Define the standards for the Data Platform to ensure API-first architecture and microservices so they there is seamless data flow and system integration via data publication. Collaboration: Work closely with business teams to understand data requirements and recommend design choices and provide technical expertise; and partner with senior leaders to provide assurance on solutions as they transition between design, implementation and live.

As a Data Analyst , you will play a key role in transforming data into actionable insights that drive business performance and strategic decision-making. You will be responsible for analyzing large volumes of data, producing high-value insights and reports, and supporting business teams in optimizing the way they leverage their data to achieve organizational objectives. Your missions: Analyze large and complex datasets to understand business challenges and stakeholder needs Translate business questions into meaningful and actionable data analyses Contribute to the selection, implementation, and continuous improvement of reporting and analytics tools Develop strategic analyses, dashboards, and performance reports for business stakeholders Identify trends, anomalies, patterns, and opportunities within datasets Present and communicate analytical findings in a clear and understandable way to non-technical audiences Collaborate closely with IT, data, and business teams to ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability Support business teams in improving data usage and fostering a data-driven culture Adapt to diverse client environments and evolving strategic challenges You will contribute to projects that combine digital transformation , operational efficiency , data governance , and performance optimization.

Head of Digital & Data Our Client is bank based in Central London with offices across Europe. They are looking to recruit an expert candidate for the Head of Digital position – which is an exciting new position. You will have proven track of working within the banking World and delivering digital capabilities for the bank. You must have at least 5 to 10 years expertise in the digital space within the banking World. This is a senior position and will report to the Board at the bank. The Digital & Data Lead role is responsible for overseeing the strategy and development of the Bank’s digital products and processes and design and implementation of Bank wide data governance framework. Playing an important role within the Bank’s Digital Transformation programme, the role holder will: • Work with multi-disciplinary teams responsible for researching, designing, building and/or procuring, and releasing transformative user journeys – for both customers and employees. • Responsible for engaging collaboratively with the various business and support functions in order to ensure all interests are represented in the development of the Bank’s future state digital capability and to support the adoption and embedding of new digital processes. • Define the overarching digital products and processes vision, building the roadmaps and leading the prioritisation to deliver that vision in a performant, secure and user focussed way. In doing so, ensure alignment to wider Bank strategy and ensure that maximum business value is achieved. • Accountable for delivering and then driving the continual optimisation of the digital products and processes to support the realisation of a seamless, flexible customer and colleague experience. • Responsible for design and implementation of bank wide data governance framework and ensure businesses and support functions are held accountable for ownership and maintenance of accurate data within the bank’s ecosystem. • Responsible for governance, risk management and regulatory compliance activities relating to the digital products and processes under development, forging strong, effective relationships with the 1st and 2nd line control functions. • Develop an inclusive and collaborative culture where the advice and knowledge of skilled specialists around user insights, journey and UX design, technology delivery, security and infrastructure are heard and respected in order to develop highly effective digital products through a process of research, ideation and design. • Forge a strong working relationship with Technology and partner with them on the development and delivery of the digital products and processes. • Work closely with stakeholders in Group to accelerate digital development and ensure optimal ways of working. Candidate expertise: • Outstanding SME in digital product and process management and digital user experience design, within the Financial Services industry. • Customer-centric with a strong focus on end user experience and outcomes. • Demonstrable experience in the end to end lifecycle of product and process development, including managing and delivering high quality digital products and processes to end users, from ideation through to delivery, feedback and improvement. • Experience and/or a robust understanding of the bank wide processes is highly desirable. • In-depth knowledge of agile methodologies and significant experience of working within an agile environment. • High degree of proficiency in prototyping and iterative development, with experience in building product teams desirable. • Highly positive and effective leader, who actively coaches, develops, and supports team members, sharing their experience and knowledge with others. • Be driven, have high levels of personal accountability, not being afraid to be hands-on and get into the detail. • Strong influencing skills with the ability to confidently represent the Digital Product area and gain buy-in to the strategy and roadmap with a diverse set of stakeholders. • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously, often with competing priorities. • Have strong people skills; approachable, empathetic and able to work with people to achieve progress. • Have strong written and verbal communication skills. • A good knowledge of the Financial Services industry. • Strong awareness of the digital banking ecosystem, keeping abreast of market trends and competitor propositions. • Relevant certifications or qualifications in agile product management or aligned disciplines. • Understanding of development processes and business case development. Role requirements: • Actively Builds Relationships • Embraces Change and Technology • Creates Business Value • Role Specific Regulations • Risk Management, Governance and Controls • Consumer Duty This is a hybrid role – at least 3 days in the office in Central London. The salary will be circa £100K - £140K plus benefits – dependent on experience. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.