Data Manager

Data Manager Department: Central Services Employment Type: Permanent Location: London

Description We are seeking an experienced Data Manager to join our parent company, Marco Capital.

The Data Manager will lead the design and implementation of a new enterprise data management framework for a regulated London Market insurance organisation. The role combines data governance, cloud migration, business engagement, and technical delivery oversight, with a strong emphasis on modernising legacy data practices and ensuring compliance with Lloyd’s, FCA, and internal governance standards.

Key Responsibilities Data Strategy & Framework Development Develop a comprehensive data management framework aligned to Lloyd’s, FCA, and internal governance requirements. Define data governance principles covering ownership, stewardship, quality, retention, and access. Create policies and standards for data handling, classification, security, and lifecycle management. Establish a data ownership model including identification and onboarding of Data Owners and Data Stewards. Cloud & O365 Data Modernisation Lead the migration from mapped drives to SharePoint Online, ensuring structured, compliant, and secure data storage. Oversee data architecture alignment across Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS environments. Define data retention and archiving processes suitable for regulated insurance data. Work with IT and cloud engineering teams to implement technical solutions and ensure platform readiness. Data Quality, Controls & Compliance Implement data quality controls and monitoring processes across key business domains. Ensure compliance with Lloyd’s Minimum Standards, GDPR, and internal audit requirements. Support risk assessments and remediation plans for data-related issues. Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management Engage senior stakeholders across underwriting, claims, finance, operations, and IT. Lead business engagement activities to embed new data practices and governance responsibilities. Develop and deliver training materials for SharePoint usage, data ownership, and governance processes. Act as the primary point of contact for all data governance and migration-related queries. Project & Delivery Management Create and maintain project plans for data migration and governance rollout. Coordinate cross-functional delivery teams including IT, InfoSec, Compliance, and business SMEs. Track progress, risks, and dependencies and report to programme leadership. Ensure successful adoption of new data processes, tools, and structures. Drive engagement with business teams and Data Champions.