Data Governance Consultant – Hybrid (Banking/BCBS239)

Datashift; West-Vlaanderen; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Datashift is seeking an experienced Data Governance Consultant with proven consulting experience across industries, including banking, and a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks such as BCBS239/RDARR. You will help clients design and implement governance and data quality controls.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, risk reporting, and collaboration with Risk, Finance, Compliance and IT to ensure sustainable risk management and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Data Governance or Data Management.
• Proven consulting experience within complex transformation programs.
• Banking sector experience.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks and BCBS239/RDARR.
• Solid understanding of Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality Management, Metadata Management & Metamodels, Data Lineage (Technical & Business), Risk Reporting Frameworks.
• Understanding of Finance & Risk KRIs and basic knowledge of FINREP and COREP.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including advising senior management.
• Familiarity with data catalog and governance tools such as Collibra, Precisely, Informatica or others.

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 develop improvement roadmaps.
• Advise and engage stakeholders across Risk, Finance, Compliance, and IT.

Skills

Data governance

Consulting

Banking sector experience

Regulatory frameworks

Stakeholder management

English (Fluent)

French (Fluent)

Dutch (Professional)

Tools

Collibra

Precisely

Informatica

Job description

Datashift is seeking an experienced Data Governance Consultant with proven consulting experience across industries, including banking, and a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks such as BCBS239/RDARR. You will help clients design and implement governance and data quality controls.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, risk reporting, and collaboration with Risk, Finance, Compliance and IT to ensure sustainable risk management and regulatory compliance.