Be the Architect of Digital Trust

A major financial institution is uniting its data enablement, cyber, and governance capabilities into a single strategic function. We’re now searching for a data-first leader to shape, scale, and lead this transformation.

This isn’t just a job. It’s your opportunity to define what great data governance looks like—building enterprise capability, empowering delivery teams, and enabling innovation within a regulated environment.

You’ll lead a newly formed team, own enterprise-wide frameworks, and serve as the go-to voice for data quality, access, and protection at scale.

If you thrive in ambiguity, inspire trust, and bring clarity to complexity—this is the legacy role you've been waiting for.

Why this role matters (and why now):

Report directly to the Director of Delivery & Governance—trusted as a second-in-command

Lead a team of 10 across data enablement, cyber, and data competency—shaping both strategy and culture

Be the face of governance—translating regulatory complexity into real-world execution

Help a respected financial institution evolve—aligning protection, innovation, and performance

Be known internally as the voice of digital resilience—not just a manager, but a business influencer

What you’ll lead

Strategy & Influence

Define the identity and operating model for a newly formed team

Embed governance and enablement into agile delivery and strategic initiatives

Own executive-level reporting for digital, data, and cyber risk

Represent the function in governance forums and risk councils

Data Governance & Enablement

Refresh and implement enterprise data governance frameworks

Lead data stewardship, literacy, and accountability programs across the business

Ensure compliance with CPS 230, CPS 234, and CPG 235 while enabling delivery

Bridge business and technology teams to align data protection with strategic objectives

Cyber & Digital Risk

Guide the evolution of first-line risk frameworks across tech and operations

Support secure delivery of digital initiatives, agile squads, and third-party engagements

Collaborate with 2nd and 3rd line risk to unify risk posture and compliance assurance

Oversee audit readiness, controls assurance, and alignment to ISO 27001, NIST, CPS234, and CPS230

Contribute to business continuity and incident response strategy

You’ll thrive here if you are:

A data leader with 7+ years in governance, enablement, or enterprise data strategy

Familiar with frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, CPS234, and CPS230, and confident partnering with risk and compliance

Experienced in financial services (insurance a bonus) and thrive in fast-paced, regulated environments

Known for your clarity, polish, and ability to influence senior stakeholders

Driven by ownership, innovation, and the opportunity to build something meaningful

What’s in it for you

$200k–$220k base + Super

Flexible hybrid working

Greenfield leadership — build frameworks, culture, and long-term impact

Direct access to executive decision-makers

A values-led organisation where wellbeing and ambition go hand in hand

A role where your name becomes synonymous with digital trust and transformation

Ready to lead something that matters?
Apply now or reach out to Chipo R at The Recruitment Company for a confidential conversation about your next leadership move.