Data Integration and Governance Manager

Looking for a new role in Data Integration?

We are seeking a Data Integration and Governance Manager join the team lead initiatives to improve data quality, compliance and efficient data utilisation across Markel

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special!

The opportunity:

The Data Integration and Governance Manager will be responsible for ensuring data management strategy gets implemented in alignment with business objectives.

This role requires a deep understanding of Insurance business processes and technical aspects of data management to address integration challenges and meet data governance targets. Also will lead initiatives to improve data quality, compliance and efficient data utilisation across Markel International. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of the insurance industry and data management technologies to carry out deep dive into data and related processes when required.

What you’ll be doing:

Mandate data management and governance policies and procedures that align with both business needs and regulatory requirements.

Facilitate data ownership and stewardship while ensuring compliance and risk management.

Utilize comprehensive knowledge of insurance processes to address specific data governance needs and challenges within each data domain.

Support programmes to integrate data systems and governance understanding and mitigating implementation challenges associated with data integration.

Work closely with data services and business functions to ensure data integration and models maintain data management requirements.

Develop and maintain metadata repositories to keep metadata accurate for effective data usage across Markel International.

Implement integrated Reference data solution, facilitating change management and issue resolution to support seamless collaboration across all data usage.

Implement practices to supervise data quality, lineage and detect anomalies in real-time using the available tools. Integrate observability tools into data solutions to maintain data health.

Continuous improvement approach to evaluate data maturity and implement standard processes to optimize data value.

Implement unified data management framework, accommodating diverse operational needs across various business unites and locations ensuring efficiency and data integrity.

Maintain ongoing communication with data owners and stewards, conduct data governance working groups as the need arises.

Ensure continuous communication and awareness of data management tools and practices, arrange vital training meeting business function requirements.

Track KPIs to monitor the effectiveness of implemented solutions in improving data management practices.

Our must-haves:

Expertise in data modelling, metadata management, and data governance tools.

Proficiency in data quality and analysis tools, along with a strong understanding of data observability is beneficial.

Problem-solving expertise with a focus on data integrity checks.

Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and managing data-focused projects.

Excellent communication abilities, effective in stakeholder management and training.

Capable of managing multiple priorities and proactive in data issue resolution.

Technical expertise in SQL, Power BI, DQPro, Atacama, Data Management can be advantageous

Who we are:

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

We’re all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further

What’s in it for you?

A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package…

25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave

Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer

There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us on +44 ( to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.

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