European Data Governance Partner

Job Title

European Data Governance Partner

The Role

The European Data Governance Partner is the primary governance relationship manager for assigned business functions. The role guides Data Domain Practice Leads and Data Stewards embeds practical controls manages data-related risk and drives governance remediation across complex European data environments. Partners may rotate across business areas to broaden expertise and reduce key-person dependency. This role will be directed and managed by the Head of EU Data Governance.

In this role you will

Workunder the strategic direction of the Head of EU Data Governance and be responsible for implementing governance requirements withinyourassigned business area

Act as the primary Data Governance contact for assigned functions and build trusted relationships across Business Technology Risk Compliance Privacy and Security

Coach Data Domain Practice Leads and Data Stewards to adopt the European Data Governance Framework and strengthen ownership and accountability

Support implementation of European Data Governance controls and sustainable operating routines

Assess business processes against governance requirements and the Data Governance Risk Assessment framework

Identify control gaps and data risks; develop proportionate remediation plans and drive them through closure

Manage concurrent governance initiatives roadmaps delivery plans RAID logs and status reporting; track implementation and escalate material issues

Prepare and present updates findings and recommendations to the European Data Governance Working Group European Data Forum and other oversight forums

Simplify and improve governance processes share good practice and contribute to controls methods training and operating-model maturity

What it takes

Clear communications skills & stakeholder management and precisely translate technical detail to easy-to-understand summaries in meetings presentations and documents

Experience managing complex workstreams in a regulated environment with strong stakeholder influencing facilitation and senior-level communication skills

Experience of managing projects and partnering with different business functions

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Preferredexperience in Data Governance Data Management or a related discipline

Strong understanding of enterpriseframeworks policies and operating models

Preferred

• Experience in a large regulated organisation; Data Quality Privacy Risk
• Compliance or Operational Resilience; DAMA-DMBOK DCAM GDPR or retention; and Collibra Purview or similar tooling.

Special Factors

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position

This is a hybrid position and would require you to work in the office 3 days per week (Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday)

Please note that we review applications on a rolling basis and may close this role early if there is a high level of interest. To avoid missing out we recommend applying as soon as possible

Why Vanguard

Vanguard is a different kind of investment company. It was founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients.

This is a philosophy that has helped millions of people around the world to achieve their goals with low-cost uncomplicated investments.

Its what we stand for: value to investors.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguards continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients crew (internally employees are referred to as crew) and communities is guided by one simple statement: Do the right thing.

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse inclusive and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguards core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified and we are united in delivering on Vanguards core purpose: to take a stand for all investors to treat them fairly and to give them the best chance for investment success.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.