Data Manager & Governance

Capco; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Green mobility budget

End-of-year bonus

Health insurance

Meal vouchers

Laptop

Mobile phone with subscription

Job summary

Capco in Brussels is seeking a Data Manager & Governance Consultant to strengthen data quality, integrity and protection for financial institutions. You will embed governance across the data lifecycle and work with business, IT and risk teams to ensure compliant, traceable data.

You will drive data governance, comply with GDPR/BCBS 239, and support transformation projects with data-by-design principles. This Brussels-based consulting role offers collaboration across client teams and governance

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of professional experience, incl. 5+ in data management, governance or risk reporting.
• Proven banking/financial services track record.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and regulatory requirements (GDPR, BCBS 239).
• Experience with data quality controls, data lineage, glossaries and dictionaries.
• Familiar with data models, data flows and API governance; ISO 20022 or Swagger a plus.
• Experience with data governance or metadata management tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and proactive problem-solving.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, IT, Risk Management or related field.
• Fluent in English and French or Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Drive data governance across the data lifecycle from creation to reporting.
• Define and maintain business terms, data dictionaries, inventories and lineage.
• Identify data quality issues, establish controls and coordinate remediation.
• Support GDPR/BCBS 239 compliance and regulatory data usage validation.
• Embed data-by-design in projects and align data models with governance standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and drive remediation.
• Explain data quality indicators and remediation progress clearly.

Skills

Data governance

Regulatory knowledge

GDPR knowledge

BCBS 239 knowledge

Data quality controls

Data lineage

Data dictionaries

ISO 20022 familiarity

Swagger familiarity

API governance

Stakeholder management

Analytical approach

Communication skills

Finance/IT risk background

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance, IT, Risk Management

Tools

Metadata management tools

Data quality tools

Swagger

Job description

About The Role

As a Data Manager & Governance Consultant, you will help financial institutions strengthen the quality, integrity and protection of their data. Working at the intersection of business, technology and risk, you will embed data governance into everyday operations and transformation initiatives.

What you will do

Data Governance & Quality

• Drive data governance across the data lifecycle, from data creation and transformation to reporting and consumption.
• Define and maintain business terms, data dictionaries, data inventories and data lineage.
• Identify data quality issues, establish controls and quality indicators, and coordinate remediation with data owners and technology teams.
• Support the validation and sign-off of data used in regulatory reporting.
• Align data definitions and reference data with organizational standards.

Data Protection & Risk Management

• Identify, assess and elevate risks related to data quality, integrity and protection.
• Help ensure compliance with GDPR, BCBS 239 and internal data governance policies.
• Support assessments covering personal data usage, retention, data transfers and Data Protection Impact Assessments.
• Challenge unsustainable data practices and help reduce risks associated with unmanaged spreadsheets and end-user computing tools.

Project & Transformation Support

• Embed data-by-design principles into new projects, processes and applications.
• Work with architects and IT teams to align data models, APIs and data flows with governance standards.
• Ensure data requirements, controls and risks are addressed during project delivery and release planning.
• Contribute to governance forums, steering committees and release readiness decisions.
• Promote sustainable solutions that strengthen data foundations and improve traceability.

Stakeholder Management & Data Culture

• Act as a key point of contact for data governance within your assigned business area.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT, Legal, Risk and central data teams to resolve issues and agree priorities.
• Explain data quality indicators, risks and remediation progress clearly to stakeholders.
• Deliver awareness sessions and coach teams on responsible data management.
• Contribute to data governance communities and share good practices across teams.

Your profile

• At least 7 years of professional experience, including 5+ years in data management, data governance or risk reporting.
• A proven track record in banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and regulatory requirements, particularly GDPR and BCBS 239.
• Practical experience with data quality controls, data lineage, business glossaries and data dictionaries.
• Understanding of risk or finance reporting processes and the importance of reliable, traceable data.
• Familiarity with data models, data flows and API governance; knowledge of ISO 20022 or Swagger is a plus.
• Experience working with data governance or metadata management tools.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge existing practices and drive remediation.
• An analytical, structured and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to explain complex data topics clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, IT, Risk Management or a related field.
• Data governance, privacy or Agile certifications, such as CDMP or CIPP/E, are a plus.
• Fluent in English and either French or Dutch.

The way we work

This is a consulting role based in Brussels, working closely with clients and colleagues across business, data, technology and risk. You will collaborate with client teams to understand their priorities and ensure that data governance supports effective delivery and sustainable change.

Why Join Capco?

• Work on data governance and transformation initiatives at leading financial institutions.
• Join a global consultancy with an entrepreneurial culture and a strong focus on innovation and impact.
• Collaborate with experts across business, data, technology and transformation.
• Access continuous learning, certifications and career development opportunities.
• Be part of a collaborative, people-first environment.
• Benefit from an attractive remuneration package reflecting your experience, including a company car or green mobility budget, net allowances, end-of-year bonus, health insurance, meal vouchers, laptop, and mobile phone with subscription.