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Global Head of Information Governance

Global Head of Information Governance

Sompo Internationalbarcelona, España
Hace 10 días
Descripción del trabajo

As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Asia, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most : our people . At Sompo International, our values of integrity, collaboration, agility, execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. As we continue to grow, we strive to find diverse, innovative and driven professionals to join our teams and offer a broad range of career and development opportunities at all levels, in multiple business areas, in each of our locations throughout the world. Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive, with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions.

Job Description

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Global Head of Information Governance in our Global Business Information and Advanced Analytics Department.

The Global Head of Information Governance is responsible for developing and leading the enterprise-wide strategy, frameworks, and operational policies that govern the management of all information during its lifecycle across Sompo International. This role ensures that all business-critical information—regardless of format or location—is properly managed, protected, and aligned with legal, regulatory, and operational requirements. The role is pivotal in ensuring the organization meets compliance and risk obligations, while also enabling efficient information use and supporting digital transformation initiatives.

Location : This position will be preferably based out of our Barcelona office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

Our business, Your impact, Shared opportunity

What you will be doing :

Strategic Leadership

  • Define and implement the global information governance strategy aligned with corporate risk management, compliance, and digital business needs.
  • Act as the enterprise authority on information governance matters and advise senior leadership, including the board, on emerging information risks and opportunities.
  • Develop a global network of information governance officers and data owners across all functions and jurisdictions.

Policy, Framework, and Governance Model

  • Contribute to enterprise-wide policies, standards, and frameworks governing information classification, retention, data privacy, and access control.
  • Maintain the corporate information governance framework & standards, ensuring it evolves with business and regulatory change, especially standards on data flow mapping, data flow risk analysis, records retention, data classification and other data standards including corresponding controls and control activities.
  • Support development of business and IT architectures in line with relevant legal, regulatory and policy requirements.

    • Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

  • Ensure compliance with global and regional regulations regarding records management, data privacy, financial conduct, and operational resilience (e.g., GDPR, Solvency II, NAIC, CCPA) by managing global / regional programs and projects to implement new policies & regulatory requirements and controls.
  • Coordinate closely with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to assess and mitigate information-related risks.
  • Lead / support audits, assessments and investigations involving information governance matters, including records management and data privacy practices.

    • Information Lifecycle Management

  • Oversee the management of the full information lifecycle—from creation / collection, storage, use, sharing to archival and secure disposal.
  • Establish and enforce retention schedules and ensure defensible disposal practices in collaboration with Data Owners, IT, and Legal.
  • Promote best practices for managing unstructured and structured information in hybrid / cloud environments and actively support data owners implementing and sustaining data standards (e.g. data flow mapping, data privacy risk assessments, data transfer impact assessments etc.)

    • Collaboration with IT and Security

  • Work closely with IT and Information Security to embed governance requirements into information systems, platforms, and services.
  • Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity controls, and data loss prevention strategies.

    • Training, Awareness, and Culture

  • Drive a company-wide culture of accountability and compliance in information handling.
  • Develop and deliver targeted education & awareness campaigns and training programs for all levels of the organization on information governance policies, strategy and responsibilities.

    • What you’ll bring :

  • Master’s degree in business administration, legal or computer science, or comparable education level
  • Minimum of 10 years professional experience, preferably in financial services
  • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in information governance and data privacy
  • Relevant certifications are a plus
  • Fluent in English and one or two other languages

    • Our Benefits

    We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below are a few highlights of our inclusive benefit programs :

  • Expansive Health & Wellness Benefits
  • Generous Retirement & Savings Plans
  • Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

    • In today’s world, what do we stand for?

    We strive to create exceptional value for our clients and shareholders while maintaining Sompo as an attractive place to work. We foster an environment of ongoing, open dialogue between managers and their direct reports, and believe in an organizational environment where everyone belongs. We proudly are a multi-racial, multi-cultural, global enterprise. We reject all forms of racism, bigotry, prejudice and injustice and continue to invest in building out an inclusive and diverse work environment.

    About Us

    Expert Partners.

    Clarity in complexity.

    Unwavering commitment .

    We’re Sompo, a global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance. Building on Sompo Holdings’ 130 years of innovation, we’re committed to applying all of our experience to simplify yours.

    Our dedication to you shows up in the care we put in every detail, working to create a frictionless risk management journey for everyone we serve.

    We lead with your priorities, meticulously crafting solutions, sharing insights, and understanding your needs.

    Around the world, our 9,000+ employees use their expertise to learn, improve and find clear answers for your complex challenges.

    Because when you choose Sompo, you choose the ease of expertise.

    To learn more about visit our website at

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