Data Governance Consultant

Data Trust Associates; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Flexible travel to client sites

Job summary

Data Trust Associates is seeking an experienced Data Governance Consultant to lead cross-industry governance initiatives, with a strong focus on the banking sector and regulatory alignment. The role requires proven consulting experience across complex transformations and deep knowledge of BCBS239/RDARR frameworks.

You will develop governance models, lead data quality and metadata initiatives, and collaborate with Risk, Finance, Compliance, and IT teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Data Governance or Data Management.
• Proven consulting experience within complex transformation programs.
• Track record in the banking sector.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks and initiatives such as BCBS239/RDARR.
• Solid understanding of Data Governance, Data Quality Management, Metadata Management, Data Lineage, and Risk Reporting Frameworks.
• Familiarity with data catalog and governance tools (Collibra/Precisely/Informatica) is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Data Governance/Data Quality frameworks and operating models.
• Support organisations in meeting regulatory requirements, including BCBS239/RDARR.
• Improve Data Quality Management, Metadata Management, Technical and Business Lineage, and Data Steward/Ownership.
• Define governance processes, roles, and responsibilities.
• Conduct maturity assessments, gap analyses, and roadmaps for improvement.
• Advise and engage stakeholders across Risk, Finance, Compliance, and IT.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Management

Data Quality Management

Metadata Management

Data Lineage

Regulatory frameworks

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

English

French

Dutch

Tools

Collibra

Precisely

Informatica

Job description

Your role

We are looking for an experienced Data Governance Consultant with proven consulting experience across different industries, including the banking sector, and a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks such as BCBS239/RDARR.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Data Governance/Data Quality frameworks and operating models
• Support organisations in meeting regulatory requirements, including frameworks such as BCBS239/RDARR.
• Improve Data Quality Management, Metadata Management, Technical and Business Lineage, and Data Steward/Ownership.
• Define governance processes, roles, and responsibilities.
• Conduct maturity assessments, gap analyses, and develop improvement roadmaps.
• Advise and engage stakeholders across Risk, Finance, Compliance, and IT.

Location: Our headquarters are located in Antwerp. As you'll be working with clients across different locations, we offer a flexible and hybrid working model, combining work from our office (flexible), client sites and home, depending on the needs of the project.

Required Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Data Governance or Data Management.
• Proven consulting experience within complex transformation programs.
• Track record in the banking sector.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks and initiatives such as BCBS239/RDARR.
• Solid understanding of: Data Management & Data Governance, Data Quality Management, Metadata Management & Metamodels, Data Lineage (Technical & Business), Risk Reporting Frameworks
• Understanding of how these capabilities contribute to regulatory compliance and sustainable risk management practices.
• Understanding of Finance & Risk KRI's and basic knowledge of FINREP and COREP.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience advising senior management.
• Familiarity with data catalog and governance tools, such as Collibra, Precisely, Informatica or other is considered a strong plus.
• Languages: Fluent in English and French, with professional proficiency in Dutch.