Join us as a Surveillance Data Lead

You'll be passionate about data integrity and regulatory compliance You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that NatWest Group’s Surveillance function is powered by accurate, complete, and well-governed data You'll be at the heart of safeguarding our business against market abuse risks by enabling effective surveillance through robust data management

What you'll do You'll work in the Surveillance Change Control function, supporting the Surveillance Data Lead, and work closely with technology teams and upstream data providers to ensure our surveillance systems are fed with high-quality, well-defined data. You'll lead efforts to identify and resolve data gaps, assess associated risks, and drive remediation plans with transparency and urgency. You'll also be:

Ensuring key data elements (KDE) are clearly defined and supported by strong data quality controls Leading the identification, articulation, and resolution of data-related risks, supported by clear reporting to senior stakeholders Driving performance and risk indicator reporting to prepare the business and engage relevant stakeholders Maintaining alignment with the Data Quality Standard and Surveillance governance framework Providing regular updates and materials to governance forums Advancing automation and reporting of Management Information related to surveillance data Overseeing the maintenance and review of surveillance-related items on the Data Issue Register Managing change and control weaknesses impacting surveillance linked to business-owned venue inventories and system lineage, including onboarding of new trading and surveillance platforms Coordinating fixes, enhancements, and release testing Conducting annual data quality control assessments and identifying areas for improvement

The skills you'll need We’re looking for a data-savvy professional with a strong foundation in Market Abuse Surveillance and a deep understanding of trade, order, and communication data flows. You’ll be familiar with global regulations and the financial instruments that underpin surveillance activities. In addition, you’ll need:

Proven experience delivering strategic data initiatives aligned with business growth and regulatory requirements Strong background in banking, with expertise in data management, automation, and surveillance systems An ability to interpret Market Abuse Risk Assessments and identify the necessary data sets to mitigate identified risks Knowledge of trading platforms, venues, exchanges, voice orders, and communication data relevant to surveillance Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills across technical and business domains High attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities Experience onboarding new platforms and venues to meet surveillance obligations under Market Abuse Regulation and other global regulatory frameworks Familiarity with automation of Management Information and governance reporting Experienced in data management, modelling, and profiling

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