Job Description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

Data Governance Specialist

• Location: London

• Type: Permanent, full time

• Hybridrole, 2days per week in office

The Opportunity

QBE Europe is currently recruitinga datagovernance specialistto join a well-establishedData& Analytics teamin our London Office. In this position you willbe responsible fordeveloping andprovidinghigh quality Data Governance capabilities across QBEEuropean Operations

Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.  QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.

About QBE    

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.    

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building 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 team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. 

Your new role

• Supportthe Data Governance Manager to define and deliver the EO data governance strategy, roadmap andoperatingmodel, ensuring risks areanticipatedand mitigated.

• Develop,ownand run core governance processes (policy embedment, accountability model, glossary/CDEs, lineage, waivers/UDA governance), producing clear MI and metrics for governance forums.

• Maintain quality documentation ofend-to-endgovernance processesand ensure regulatory alignment (e.g., Solvency II).

• Translate business needs into actionable governance requirements; specify and implement process and platform changes; embed outcomes into BAU.

• Act as the Collibra Subject Matter Expert for EO, owning the platform roadmap and shaping how Collibra evolves to meet changing business and regulatory needs.

• Own and continuously develop the EO Asset Model within Collibra, ensuring itremainsaligned to business priorities.

• Design, evolve and govern Collibra operating models,workflowsand standards, working closely with Product,Technologyand the wider Data community.

• Build strong relationships across business and technology, through effective verbal and written communication,tailoringmessaging to business and technology audiences

• Coach Data Owners and Stewards and support project teams with practical guidance and SME input.

• Develop and deliver awareness,trainingand communications to lift data literacy anddatagovernanceadoption across EO.

• Monitor industry best practice (e.g., DMBOK), internalpolicy,and regulatory requirements,championing a culture of accountability,collaborationand continuous improvement.

• Support Data Governance team members

​ About you

• Strong experienceoperatingin complex, regulated environments, ideally with insurance or Lloyd’s market exposure.

• Solid understanding of Data Governance best practices and industry frameworks such as DAMA and DCAM.

• Proven ability to autonomously lead key activities such asidentifyingCritical Data Elements in complex data environments.

• Practical experience designing and enhancing governance services (policy adoption, Data Catalogue/CDE frameworks, ownership & stewardship, lineage).

• Strong hands-on experience with Collibraor equivalent Data Governance tool, including asset modelling, operating model design, workflowdesign and configuration,and adoption.

• Experience owning or shaping a data catalogue or governance tool roadmap, balancing strategic direction with pragmatic delivery.

• Ability to prioritise work effectively and deliver to deadlines in a fast-pacedenvironment.

• Experience leading or supporting team members and contributing to a collaborative, highperformingculture.

• Excellent communication,facilitationand presentation skills, able to engage both technical and business stakeholders.

• Capable of producing clear, concise MI and metrics, and confident presenting into governance forums.

• Experience inDatabricks environments desirable.

​ 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 year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.  

• 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, click  Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations 

Awards & Recognition

We value our employee’s 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, click here  

Apply now andlet’smake it happen!  

Ifyou’relooking for a career that combines yourexpertiseand your empathy, click Apply today. 

Skills:

Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Data Management Software, Data Quality Assessments, Data Stewardship, High Accuracy, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Metadata Management, Regulatory Compliance, Research Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

How 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.