Head of Enterprise Data Governance, Risk and Management

M&G plc

Head of Enterprise Data Governance accountable for data risk management across M&G Group. Ensuring effective governance and delivery of measurable outcomes.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise data governance, data risk management, and control environments within regulated financial services. Capable of driving continuous improvement and influencing cross-functional collaboration to achieve enterprise outcomes.

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Enterprise Data GovernanceData Risk ManagementRegulated Financial ServicesCollaboration and InfluenceCommercial Judgement

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Effective CollaborationInfluencing SkillsStrong JudgementCredibility

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Data PolicyGovernance ProcessesPerformance TrackingData Control EnvironmentEnterprise Integrator

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accountable for end‑to‑end enterprise ownership of data governance, data risk and data management across M&G Group.
Own M&G’s enterprise data governance framework end‑to‑end, including Data Policy, Standards and governance processes.
Monitor and provide enterprise‑level transparency of data governance outcomes.
Work with business and corporate functions to support remediation where data risk is outside appetite.
Lead enterprise governance and oversight mechanisms, including governance forums, performance tracking and escalation.
Act as the enterprise integrator across divisions.
Ensure cross‑business trade‑offs are identified, agreed and executed.
Drive continuous improvement of the data control environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep experience leading enterprise data governance, data risk or control environments in a regulated financial services context.
Proven track record of improving enterprise outcomes through influencing delivery across federated teams.
Strong commercial judgement, with the ability to balance risk, cost and value, and to shape practical, scalable solutions in complex environments.
Highly effective collaborator and influencer, able to build alignment across business and functional leadership and operate as a trusted enterprise partner.
Strong judgement and credibility to facilitate and, where needed, escalate decisions to ensure progress when delivery is off track.

Benefits

Comp & perks

valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions.
Share Save and Share Incentive Plan.
access to financial wellbeing and support services.
38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days.
additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy.
comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave.
Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance, with family options.