Data Governance Manager
Job Summary
Primary Details
Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeEO Data& AIGovernance Manager
Location:London
Type:Permanent
Hybrid role happy to talk flexible working
The Opportunity
QBE Europe is currently recruiting a Data and AI Governance Manager to join a well-establishedData COEteamin our London office. Data COE in our London office.QBE EO is on an ambitious journey to strengthen its Data Analytics and AI capabilities underpinned by enterprise-wide data & AI governance. As the use of advanced analytics and AI grows strong governance accountability and regulatory alignment are essential. The Data & AI Governance Manager plays a key role in embedding these practices across QBE Europe supporting the delivery of the Data & AI strategy to ensure data is managed consistently risks are controlled and policies are applied in practice. Working closely with business technology risk and Group teams you will drive the adoption of governance processes tools and ways of working ensuring data is well understood properly governed and used responsibly.
Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this may consider sponsorship at its discretion.
About QBE
At QBE we get to the heart of what mattersforour customers. Andwe do it all with a human touch.
Werean international insurer with more than 13000 people working across 26 countries which meanswerebig enough for your ambitions yet small enough for you to make a real exciting momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact at work and in the world As part of the QBE teamyoullget to spend every day working with people who are passionatetalentedand kind.
Your new role
Support the development and lead the execution of the Data & AI Governance strategy and roadmap embedding governance frameworks controls and standards across the data and AI lifecycle
Lead the adoption and ongoing maturityof data governance tooling(Collibra)increasing adoption across business domains andembedding consistent scalable ways of working through targeted communications and training programmes.
Establish and embed clear data ownership and stewardship models defining roles responsibilities and accountability across business and technology teams.
Define and track governance KPIs and success metrics delivering clear actionable reporting and insights to senior stakeholders and governance forums.
Drive data risk management activities including control design RCSA support issue remediation and strengthening data risk awareness.
Continuously enhance data governance frameworks processes and standards ensuring they remain practical business-aligned and deliver measurable improvements in data quality and control.
Build strong cross-functional relationships partnering with business technology risk and data teams to drive aligned outcomes.
Develop and deliver clear audience-specific communications and training ensuring policies standards and procedures are well understood and consistently applied.
Chair and facilitate data governance forums councils and working groups driving effective decision-making prioritisation and issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with enterprise and Group policies and regulatory expectations including Data Management AI Governance Model Risk and End User Computing standards.
About you
Strong experience in data governance and data management within a complex organisation. Data Risk experience desired.
Proven ability to define and deliver data governance strategies frameworks and roadmaps.
Good understanding of data risk controls and regulatory requirements applicable to insurance industry.
Experience with data governance tools (e.g. Collibra) and driving their adoption.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across business technology and senior leadership.
Able to translate complex concepts into simple clear guidance for different audiences.
Experience leading teams and building collaborative high-performing environments.
Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery while managing multiple priorities and driving continuous improvement.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
30 days holiday a yearwith theoptionto buy up to 2additionaldays.
Flexible working-balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all this can include part-time job share and compressed hours.
Pension you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
To learn more about benefits of working with us clickRewarding our people - QBE European Operations
Awards & Recognition
We value our employees experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025:
Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re Winner: ESG Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace Executive Director UK insurance
AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner:Network Management of the Year
Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024:QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
To learn more about our achievements clickhere
Apply now andletsmake it happen!
Ifyourelooking for a career that combines yourexpertiseand your empathy click Apply today.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking Communication Critical Thinking Data Architecture Data Governance Data Management Data Quality Assessments Data Stewardship Intentional collaboration Internal Communications Managing performance Metadata Management Risk Management Security Policies Stakeholder ManagementApplication Close Date: 05/06/2026 11:59 PMHow to Apply:
To submit your application click Apply and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
QBE Insurance Group is one of the world's top 20 insurance and reinsurance companies, located in 26 countries. Visit us for company information.