Data Governance Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for a high‑performing data governance professional to take on broader ownership within a fast‑moving digital gaming business. You’ll operate at the point where data quality, regulation, technology and commercial growth meet — shaping how data is governed, protected and leveraged across multiple brands and markets.

Designed as a development role, this position gives you strategic and operational scope from day one, with a clear pathway to expand into senior data leadership responsibilities over time. Your drive and ideas will help us move faster, improve smarter, and stay ahead of the game.

What you’ll do

• Data Governance Framework & Compliance
• Develop, maintain and evolve the organisation’s data governance framework, ensuring consistent standards across all brands and markets
• Maintain enterprise data dictionaries, metadata catalogues, data quality rules and governance processes
• Ensure alignment with relevant regulatory requirements including UK GDPR, EU GDPR, AML/KYC data requirements and sector‑specific obligations
• Support implementation of data policies, standards and guidelines across the business
• Data Quality & Data Lifecycle Management
• Own data quality strategy, including data profiling, cleansing, monitoring and root‑cause analysis across core platforms
• Identify and resolve data lineage gaps, mapping inconsistencies and data integrity issues across complex system landscapes
• Oversee data lifecycle management, including retention, deletion, minimisation and archival processes
• Partner with engineering teams to implement controls that improve data accuracy, completeness and reliability
• Data Stewardship & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Lead the network of data stewards across Product, CRM, Marketing, Fraud, Payments, Trading, Finance and Customer Operations
• Provide clear guidance on data ownership, data definitions and data handling expectations
• Act as the central point of contact for cross‑functional data questions, risks and governance escalations
• Train and support teams to adopt good data governance practices in day‑to‑day operations
• Master Data & Metadata Management
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of master data models and standards across customer, player, transactional and marketing datasets
• Ensure metadata management tools are accurate, up‑to‑date and used consistently across the organisation
• Support implementation of enterprise MDM strategies and integrations where required
• Regulatory Readiness & Audit Support
• Prepare documentation, evidence and governance artefacts for audits, regulatory requests and internal reviews
• Maintain data governance controls relating to data integrity, accuracy, retention and lineage
• Support compliance teams during market entries, new product launches and regulatory submissions
• Identify data risks across the organisation, document findings and oversee remediation plans with relevant technical teams
• Maintain logs of data issues, governance decisions and lessons learned
• Support incident response processes where issues relate to data accuracy, lineage or integrity
• Stakeholder Guidance & Training
• Provide clear, actionable data governance guidance to technical and non‑technical teams
• Develop and deliver training, playbooks, guides and communication materials to embed a strong data culture
• Champion data governance as an enabler of better decision‑making, regulatory compliance and product innovation

What you’ll bring

• Clear, confident communication (written and verbal), and the ability to breakdown complex ideas
• A collaborative mindset, working smoothly with cross‑functional teams to hit shared goals
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects without dropping the ball
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality work
• Adaptability – you stay sharp, productive and positive in fast‑moving environments
• Strong grounding in data governance principles: metadata, lineage, data quality, stewardship, lifecycle management
• Hands‑on experience working with complex datasets across digital or data‑rich environments
• Background in sectors such as iGaming, sports betting, fintech, SaaS, telecoms or eCommerce
• Experience collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, Data, CRM, Marketing, Fraud and Security teams
• Strong communication skills — able to translate data governance concepts into simple, practical guidance
• Experience with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Atlan or similar)
• Demonstrable experience improving data quality, resolving lineage issues and implementing governance controls

Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve

• In-depth knowledge of sports betting markets, including odds calculation, betting types and market trends
• Previous experience in the online gaming or casino industry, with a strong understanding of player behaviour and industry regulations
• Familiarity with gambling regulations and compliance requirements in various jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to legal standards
• Experience in developing and executing customer retention strategies
• Direct experience in iGaming, online sports betting or adjacent digital gambling sectors.
• Familiarity with player data flows: KYC/AML, fraud detection, behavioural modelling, marketing journeys and responsible gambling data
• Experience in multi‑brand or multi‑market businesses with complex data environments
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks related to data processing, retention and reporting (GDPR, AML, licensing obligations)
• Exposure to data platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks or similar
• Prior involvement in regulatory audits, data quality investigations or governance committees

Our values are non‑negotiables

• Ownership and accountability
• Initiating action
• Resilience
• Team orientation
• Integrity

What you’ll get back

• Supergrowth is real here. Our learning and development programmes give you the tools, training and opportunities to level up fast.
• Your progress matters. Our Performance tool ensures you get meaningful feedback to support your development and superdrive your career.
• Support that has your back. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers resources for you and your family.
• Private Health Care
• Life Assurance & Income Protection

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