Data Assurance Specialist

Our client is looking for a Data Assurance Specialist who will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, security and compliance of the data used across the organisation. And maintain the integrity and reliability of data assets by conducting audits, monitoring data processes and supporting regulatory compliance. that the organisation's systems, applications, processes adhere to internal security standards, industry best practices and regulatory compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Data Quality Management:

• Develop and implement processes to monitor, assess and improve data quality across the organisation working closely with both internal and external partner business stakeholders.
• Identify, document and resolve data quality issues.

Compliance, Regulatory and Partner Alignment:

• Ensure that data management practices align with our external partners as well as comply with relevant regulatory requirements including GDPR, SOX and other insurance specific data regulations. In particular, with regards to data retention.
• Provide support during audits and regulatory reviews.

Data Risk Management:

• Identify and assess data-related risks including the risks associated with data integrity, data breaches and compliance issues. Collaborate with internal teams and external third-party partners to implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Development of maps of the organisations' data footprint, both electronic and manual. Prepare a risk based assessment on the data footprint with reference to data classifications.

Data Governance:

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the data governance framework ensuring consistencies, standards and policies are in place and adhered to.

Audit and Reporting:

• Conduct regular internal data audits and contribute to external audits as required. Prepare reports on data quality, compliance status and risks for business stakeholders.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with technology, legal, data, compliance and business functional teams internally and within external partners to ensure that data related processes align. Act as point of contact.

Data Security and Privacy:

• Ensure the implementation and adherence to data privacy best practices and participate in initiatives to secure sensitive and personal data in line with legal and regulatory standards (GDPR).

Continuous Improvement:

• Regularly review and optimise data management, processes, tools and controls. Stay updated with emerging trends, tools and regulations.

Data Validation

• Ensure that data is accurate and reliable.

Training and Awareness

• Develop awareness of data quality, integrity, governance and compliance standards.
• Ad hoc duties as required.

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Degree in Data Management, Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrable experience within a data quality assurance and governance role gained within a regulated environment (ideally insurance).
• Proven experience with regulatory frameworks (e.g. GDPR, FCA regulations etc.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and methodologies
• Familiarity with data quality tools and technologies
• Proficiency in data analysis using tools such as Excel, SQL or Python
• Understanding of insurance data types, systems and operational processes (e.g. underwriting, claims, policy administration)

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex security issues to non-technical business stakeholders
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and business partners working collaboratively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks

What we offer:

• Pension contribution 5% or more by employee, 10% employer
• 28 Days Annual Leave
• Death in Service 4 x Salary
• Sick Pay
• PMI

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