Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we’re here to help them win. We’ve built a platform that uses clever data to get them the funding they need in minutes, not weeks.
At Funding Circle, we have the restless energy of a fintech start-up with the stability of a public company. It’s a unique mix that gives Circlers the autonomy to take ownership and the scale to make an impact that truly counts.
We’re a high-performing team that chooses to lift each other up. We challenge, we champion, and we have each other’s backs - because we know that when we stand together, we move faster and build better.
The impact is real: Last year alone, the businesses on our platform generated £7.2bn for the UK economy 📈 Come and join a mission that matters!
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We are seeking a Data Governance Manager to join our innovative and exceptional data team at Funding Circle. The role sits within our senior data leadership team and reports to the VP Data. The ideal candidate bridges the gap between technical execution and business value. You won’t be checking boxes for compliance; you will be an advocate for data ownership, quality, and literacy across the organisation, but also own the change and implementation.
The role
Operationalise Ownership: You work directly with engineering and product squads to define and implement what it means to "own" a data domain. You’ll own to help them move from "I just build the app" to "I provide high-quality data products.
Implement the "Data as a Product" culture: hold teams accountable on treating data with the same rigor as software - including versioning, data contracts, SLAs/SLOs, and clear documentation.
Hands-on Quality Frameworks: Don't just set standards; implement them. You’ll own defining data quality dimensions (accuracy, completeness, freshness) and setting up automated monitoring.
Define and own the Metadata Strategy: Lead the effort in making our data discoverable.
You’ll ensure our data catalog is a living and breathing resource for the whole company.
Pragmatic Governance: Create a balance between governance to ensure security and privacy without slowing down the pace of innovation.
Bridge Technical & Legal Compliance: Partner closely with the Legal team to translate complex privacy regulations into actionable technical processes. You will lead the implementation of automated Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) and design pragmatic Data Retention & Deletion policies that keep us compliant without hindering performance.
What we’re looking for
Passionate about Funding Circle’s values and the mission to support small businesses with their finance needs.
Subject matter expertise: ideally you have a finance or credit card background working in data analytics or data governance.
Proficiency in SQL and a good understanding in modern data stacks (e.g., Snowflake, dbt, Airflow) as well as how governance tools integrate into a CI/CD workflow.
Exceptional "translator" skill: You can talk about data contracts with engineering and ROI with product, being able to move confidently between those worlds.
We’re building a place where everyone truly feels they belong. Even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.
We back you to build an incredible career. As a flexible-first employer, we use a "best of both" approach. We’ll see you in our London office to collaborate – with barista coffee and subsidised Just Eat lunches on us!
Our Circler Proposition focuses on five areas:
Flexibility: We provide a benefit allowance you can tailor to your own life and family.
Health: This includes private medical and dental, health assessments, and access to a digital GP.
Wealth: We offer life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching.
Development: You get a dedicated annual learning allowance to help you level up.
Lifestyle: We have electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, plus season ticket loans.
We also have award-winning parental leave policies. We're here to support you through the big life moments, from fertility treatments to new additions to the family.
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