Data Trust Data Governance Senior Manager

Full Job Description

Team: Data Trust Execution

Location: Bangalore, India (Hybrid - 3 days in office)

Experience: 15-20 years

About The Role

This role leads the organisation's data governance capability as LSEG Data & Analytics strengthens internal ownership and transitions from external support to a mature, proactive governance model. As Senior Manager for Data Governance, you ensure the organisation remains consistently audit‑ready and regulatory‑confident by driving disciplined control attestation, clear governance execution, and resilient data lineage across complex hybrid environments.

You will work closely with Data Owners, Stewards, Technology, Controls, and Audit teams to embed trust, transparency, and accountability into how data is managed. The role is central to building a strong, business‑aligned governance culture—one that advances data management maturity while enabling the organisation to operate with clarity, confidence, and control.

This position goes beyond compliance. It's about strengthening organisational trust through competence, consistency, and modernisation—leveraging automation, technology, and AI/LLM‑driven enhancements to elevate the way governance is delivered.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 8-10 Data Governance Officers, setting clear expectations and driving a proactive governance culture.
• Oversee the transition of governance activities from KPMG to an in‑house model, ensuring continuity and stability.
• Serve as the primary contact for controls, audits, and risk, clearly representing governance status and remediation plans.
• Collaborate with Solidatus and Operations teams to embed governance requirements into data lineage and operational workflows.
• Develop and execute an annual governance roadmap aligned to the organisation's data management and analytics maturity goals.
• Identify governance gaps and risks, driving remediation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deliver concise, actionable governance updates to senior stakeholders to support informed decision‑making.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 10-15 years experience in data analysis, governance, risk, compliance, and data management within regulated financial services.
• Proven track record leading large, multi‑disciplinary teams (20+ members) and record of multi Domain understanding in Financial services
• Regulatory experience with relevant certifications in Governance.
• Demonstrated experience working with regulatory frameworks, audits, and control functions, with the confidence to operate under regulatory scrutiny.
• Minimum 6 years of people‑management experience, including performance management and capability development in governance teams.
• Strong hands‑on background with the ability to review, validate, and challenge detailed governance work.
• Proven ability to lead end‑to‑end governance operations, including planning, execution, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the presence to influence and engage senior leaders and control partners.
• High ownership, urgency, and self‑motivation, with the ability to work independently and drive outcomes.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to translate complex governance topics into clear, business‑relevant insights.
• Comfortable working in an evolving environment and contributing to long‑term data management maturity, beyond short‑term compliance needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for engaging teams, internal stakeholders, and customers.
• An authentic leader who inspires trust through energy, empathy, and credibility.
  
  

Why Join Us

Lead a growing team: You will build and mentor a dedicated team of governance professionals, establishing a culture of ownership, vigilance, and proactive risk management.

Shape the future of data governance: As the organization progresses on its data management journey, you will help define the governance roadmap for 2026 and beyond, influencing standards, practices, and operating models.

High visibility, real influence: You will work closely with senior management, Controls, Risk, and Audit, playing a trusted role in how the organization demonstrates control, transparency, and maturity.

Work in a hybrid, global environment with world-class technology and talent.

Career Stage:

Manager

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

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You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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