Data Lead - Insurance

Posted 23 February 2026
Salary Negotiable
LocationCity of London
Discipline Change & Technology
ReferenceDM05

Job description

A well-respected Insurance firm is looking to hire a Data Lead to play a key role in developing the company's enterprise data governance and master data capabilities. You will serve as the subject matter expert in data governance, data quality, and MDM tooling. You will oversee the master data across Finance, Actuarial, Claims, and Investments, ensuring that critical data is trusted, compliant, and aligned to regulatory frameworks.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
· Have strong experience in data management, data governance, or MDM delivery, ideally within financial services. (Re)insurance experience is preferred
· Be able to demonstrate experience in embedding data ownership and stewardship frameworks within business operations.
· Have proven track record implementing or managing enterprise MDM platforms
· Hands-on experience in data quality management, including rule creation, measurement, and remediation workflows.
· Have a strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM) and regulatory expectations (GDPR, Solvency II, DORA).
· Have excellent knowledge of data integration and architecture patterns, particularly between MDM systems and data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, Azure Data Services).
· Understanding of change management and adoption practices required to implement data governance successfully.