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DescriptionWe are looking for an innovative Data Governance Lead to join our London (Canary Wharf) office. In this pivotal role, you will shape and deliver a forward-thinking data governance strategy, with an initial focus on our customer-facing products. You'll take the lead in standardising metadata and data aggregations, managing data access rights, and driving the automation of data standards across the business. The ideal candidate will be pragmatic, with a deep understanding of real-world data challenges that are addressed with hands-on work, and not only data governance theory. You'll be working with EA's Product, Engineering, Customer Success and Legal teams to support the company's next step in our growth story. Key Responsibilities Ensure the data governance frameworks are implemented company-wide by providing hands-on assistance and training to business units.Collaborate with product, technology and other stakeholders across the business to drive data stewardship and accountability.Oversee data lifecycle management, including data classification, retention, and disposal.Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR) and industry standards.Establish and monitor data quality metrics, reporting on data issues and driving continuous improvement initiatives.Provide guidance and training to teams on data governance best practices.Work closely with Technology, Legal, Risk, and business units to manage data risks and resolve data-related issues.Champion a data-driven culture, promoting the value of high-quality data for business intelligence and analytics. Requirements Prior experience in Data Governance/Management or similar role in a commodities/energy or financial markets companyExperience with Data Governance/Management tooling/frameworks e.g. Alation, othersExperience managing