Senior Framework, Strategy, Governance & Reporting Manager

Role Overview

• Designing and leading a mature, end-to-end resilience governance and analytics capability, integrating frameworks, mapping, vulnerability identification, and reporting
• Developing quantitative models and analytical approaches to challenge impact tolerances (ITOLs) and link scenarios to business outcomes
• Leading integrated vulnerability assessment, combining data from multiple sources to identify systemic risk and control weaknesses
• Driving control effectiveness testing, remediation tracking, and evidencing frameworks using data-led approaches
• Defining and delivering Board-quality MI and reporting, ensuring transparency, traceability, and actionable insights
• Overseeing data architecture, tooling, and platforms to support analytics, reporting, and resilience decision-making
• Leading advanced data analysis, statistical modelling, and machine learning initiatives to extract insights and improve resilience outcomes
• Acting as the key interface between business, risk, and technology, translating complex business challenges into scalable data solutions

Requirements

• Extensive experience leading data analytics, data science, or data engineering capabilities in complex organisations (Required)
• Proven experience delivering data-driven solutions for risk, resilience, or regulatory environments (Required)
• Experience designing and implementing data architecture, reporting platforms, and analytics frameworks (Required)
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and large-scale data initiatives (Required)
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field (Preferred)
• Advanced degree or professional certifications in Data Science, Analytics, or Risk Management (Preferred)
• Strong expertise in data analytics, statistical modelling, and machine learning techniques (Required)
• Advanced knowledge of data engineering (ETL/ELT, data pipelines, data integration) (Required)
• Experience with data visualisation and BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, MicroStrategy, SAS VA) (Required)
• Strong knowledge of data modelling, database structures, and information architecture (Required)
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data analysis and modelling (Required)
• Understanding of operational resilience frameworks (IBS, ITOL) and regulatory expectations (Required)
• Knowledge of data governance, risk frameworks, and compliance requirements (Required)
• Exceptional strategic thinking and decision-making capability (Required)
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills across senior audiences (Required)
• Ability to lead through influence, drive change, and align cross-functional teams (Required)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts (Required)

Tech Stack

• ETL
• Python
• SQL
• Tableau

Benefits

• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
• £6,000 car allowance per year
• Company funded individual private medical insurance
• Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance
• Option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover
• Share in Santander’s success by saving or investing in our share plans
• Request staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees
• Apply to many other deals and discounts in Santander products and services
• Competitive rewards that reflect your impact and the value you bring
• Wellbeing that goes beyond work — access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support
• Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support
• Time to give back through volunteering opportunities
• Global growth opportunities to shape your career and learn new skills