Data Governance Manager

Church International Limited; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Church International Limited is seeking an experienced Data Manager & Governance Specialist to ensure data quality, integrity, and regulatory compliance within a leading financial services organisation.

You will promote a strong data governance culture, embed data-by-design principles, and collaborate with Business, IT, Risk, and Legal teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience, ideally in banking or financial services.
• At least 5 years in data management, governance, or risk reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, BCBS 239, data quality, and data lineage.
• Familiarity with Wikidata, EDM, API governance, and ISO 20022 is an advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English, with Dutch and/or French in line with local requirements.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree; CDMP or CIPP/E certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure end-to-end data quality, integrity, and protection.
• Monitor data quality controls, identify risks, and coordinate remediation actions.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, BCBS 239, and internal governance policies.
• Maintain data dictionaries, business terms, and data lineage documentation.
• Embed data governance requirements into projects, systems, and Agile delivery.
• Collaborate with IT, Risk, Legal, and the Data Office on data-related matters.
• Promote data governance awareness and elevate critical risks when necessary.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Regulatory compliance

GDPR

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

BCBS 239

ISO 20022

API governance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

CDMP

CIPP/E

Tools

Wikidata

EDM

API governance

ISO 20022

Job description

Freelance Contract – December 2026 – December 2027

Candidates must hold the independent write to be able to work as a freelancer in belgium

Fluent in English & Dutch OR French

We are seeking an experienced Data Manager & Governance Specialist to ensure data quality, integrity, and regulatory compliance within a leading financial services organisation.

You will promote a strong data governance culture, embed data-by-design principles, and work closely with Business, IT, Risk, and Legal teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure end-to-end data quality, integrity, and protection.
• Monitor data quality controls, identify risks, and coordinate remediation actions.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, BCBS 239, and internal governance policies.
• Maintain data dictionaries, business terms, and data lineage documentation.
• Embed data governance requirements into projects, systems, and Agile delivery.
• Collaborate with IT, Risk, Legal, and the Data Office on data-related matters.
• Promote data governance awareness and elevate critical risks when necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of overall professional experience, ideally in banking or financial services.
• At least 5 years of experience in data management, governance, or risk reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, BCBS 239, data quality, and data lineage.
• Familiarity with Wikidata, EDM, API governance, and ISO 20022 is an advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English, with Dutch and/or French in line with local requirements.
• Relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree; CDMP or CIPP/E certification is a plus.