Requirements
Candidates should have strong experience in regulated environments, ideally within insurance, and a solid understanding of Data Governance best practices. Practical experience with Collibra or equivalent tools and the ability to lead key activities in complex data environments is essential.
Job Description
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Data Governance Specialist
- Location: London
- Type: Permanent, full time
- Hybrid role, 2 days per week in office
QBE Europe is currently recruiting a data governance specialist to join a well-established Data & Analytics team in our London Office. In this position you will be responsible for developing and providing high quality Data Governance capabilities across QBE European 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
- Support the Data Governance Manager to define and deliver the EO data governance strategy, roadmap and operating model, ensuring risks are anticipated and mitigated.
- Develop, own and 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 of end-to-end governance processes and 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 it remains aligned to business priorities.
- Design, evolve and govern Collibra operating models, workflows and standards, working closely with Product, Technology and the wider Data community.
- Build strong relationships across business and technology, through effective verbal and written communication, tailoring messaging to business and technology audiences.
- Coach Data Owners and Stewards and support project teams with practical guidance and SME input.
- Develop and deliver awareness, training and communications to lift data literacy and data governance adoption across EO.
- Monitor industry best practice (e.g., DMBOK), internal policy, and regulatory requirements, championing a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Support Data Governance team members.
- Strong experience operating in 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 as identifying Critical 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 Collibra or equivalent Data Governance tool, including asset modelling, operating model design, workflow design 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-paced environment.
- Experience leading or supporting team members and contributing to a collaborative, high performing culture.
- Excellent communication, facilitation and 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 in Databricks environments desirable.
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.
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
Apply now and let’s make it happen!
If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and 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.
Skills
About QBE Europe
At QBE we’re driven by our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. QBE is an international insurer and reinsurer headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with local presence in 26 countries. With hundreds of products and deep underwriting expertise, QBE European Operations cover most business risks. We apply our energy and determination to finding solutions to even the most complex challenges – and we’re not afraid to try something new, even if it means going against market conventions. We don't just see ourselves as an insurer, but a partner to our customers in helping to navigate uncertainty. We provide tailored solutions across commercial, personal, and specialty products, as well as risk management solutions to help individuals and businesses manage risks, build strength and embrace change. Whether it’s through our people, our deep expertise or our commitment to building strong relationships, we get to the heart of it. QBE Insurance Europe is a specialist in business insurance and is active in both the Lloyd’s and company markets. Outside of our London headquarters, we operate from seven regional centres in the UK and are present in the major European markets, Dubai, Canada and Singapore. We have an in-depth understanding of each of our chosen markets and our ability to combine local expertise with the broad knowledge of our product specialists enables us to provide innovative solutions in each territory.
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