Data Governance Analyst at Hiscox

Lisbon, , Portugal -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SQL, Data Quality, Data Lineage, Business Glossary, Reference Data, Informatica, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Ownership, Data Stewardship, Data Security, GDPR Compliance, Functional Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Governance, Data Cataloguing

Industry

Insurance

Description

Job Type: Permanent Build a brilliant future with Hiscox About Hiscox Hiscox is an international insurer specializing in luxury goods & property markets, as well as high-end professional insurance. As experts in risk, we empower individuals and businesses to achieve their ambitions. With offices in 9 European countries, we boast a highly international workforce, fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and personal and professional growth. About the Hiscox Data Team The Europe Data Team is a cross‑country, multidisciplinary group responsible for driving and enabling Hiscox Europe’s data capabilities. We combine expertise in Data Engineering, Data Analysis, and Data Management to deliver high‑quality data pipelines, insightful reporting, and strong governance frameworks, working closely with business teams across Europe. Our mission is to ensure trusted, consistent, and accessible data that empowers smarter decision‑making and supports the evolution of our enterprise Hiscox Data Strategy. The Role The Data Governance Analyst, part of the Europe Data Team, supports the implementation of new data management practices at Hiscox Europe using Informatica. This position focuses on key functions like data quality, lineage, catalogues, business glossaries, and reference data—building a strong analytics foundation. The role is integral to the Hiscox Data Strategy, requiring close collaboration with the Group Data Management team to consistently enhance and standardise the Informatica solution across Business Units. It offers the chance to help shape Hiscox strategic data transformation while also supporting ongoing and business‑as‑usual activities. Key Responsibilities Data Management Delivery & Maturity Support the migration of the current Informatica Cloud Data Governance Catalogue (IDMC) into an enterprise‑wide deployment across Business Units; Work with Group and Business Unit Data teams to embed Data Ownership and Accountability; Assist with identifying and tagging Key Data Elements (KDEs), assigning Data Owners/Stewards, documenting lineage, and defining data quality controls; Participate in Data Forums and Working Groups both at Group and Business Unit level. Business & Data Analysis Analyse data quality issues and drive corrective actions at source; Monitor data quality trends through dashboards, reports, and profiling; Assess BAU changes affecting business mappings and ensure alignment with business needs; Provide guidance to data consumers on business concepts and self‑service usage. Data Quality & Tooling Maintain and update Informatica assets (data quality rules, glossary terms, workflows, metrics, data portfolio); Monitor Informatica job execution, catalogue updates, and data quality scoring; Support the rollout and adoption of Data Management capabilities across European applications; Ensure alignment with Group Data Management to standardise and enrich the enterprise Informatica solution. Skills Technical Skills Strong knowledge of SQL and analytical/reporting tools used for data analysis; Previous experience with Data Management tools (Informatica preferable, SAS, Talend or any other relevant). Functional Skills Ability to translate business needs into clear technical requirements; Strong communication skills, able to explain insights to non‑technical stakeholders; Experience in Data Management roles (2+ years), e.g. Data Quality; Background in Business Intelligence or Data & Analytics roles (3-5 years); Experience in functional analysis, ideally within the insurance industry; Knowledge in Data Security and GDPR compliance is a plus. Education & Languages Bachelor’s or master’s degree in management, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field; Fluent in English, both spoken and written. Person Specification Self‑motivated and able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team; Positive attitude with a strong interest in creating value from data; Able to communicate ideas clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences; Skilled at translating business needs into practical technical solutions; Strong relationship‑building skills with end users; Comfortable working in environments with ambiguity and change; Flexible, adaptable, and resilient. Work with amazing people and be part of a unique culture If you want to help build a brilliant future; work with amazing people; be part of a unique company culture; and, of course, enjoy great employee benefits that take care of your mental and physical wellbeing, come and join us. If this is your first time visiting our career site and you wish to stay in touch please select the 'Introduce yourself' button on the top right. This will allow us to contact you with suitable vacancies. If you are a returning prospect and wish to view our current vacancies please Search for Jobs using the link on the top right. We’re a global, specialist insurer headquartered in Bermuda and listed on the London Stock Exchange. With 3,000 employees and 32 offices in 12 countries we’re a business with lots of opportunity for people with talent, spark and lots of ambition. If you want to build a great career with a company that prioritises strong values – such as integrity and courage – where our people always pull together to do the right thing for each other and our customers, then we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

The role supports the implementation of new data management practices using Informatica, focusing on data quality, lineage, catalogues, and business glossaries. Key tasks include supporting the migration of the Informatica Cloud Data Governance Catalogue and embedding Data Ownership and Accountability across Business Units.