Senior Manager Data & Risk Governance

Data Trust Associates; Antwerpen; Hybride; EUR 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Data Trust Associates in Belgium seeks a Senior Manager with deep expertise in Banking/Insurance regulatory data to guide BCBS239 and RDARR programs. You will lead advisory, assessments, and transformation, partnering with C-suite and regulators to define target-state data governance and risk reporting roadmaps.

You will manage multi-disciplinary teams across Benelux, translate complex requirements into pragmatic plans, and drive revenue via new and existing client engagements while upholding

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Banking or Insurance consulting
• Experience with BCBS239 and/or RDARR programs
• Strong regulatory knowledge including ECB, NCAs, JSTs
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments
• Commercial mindset with client relationship growth

Responsabilités

• Act as trusted advisor to banks and insurers on BCBS239 and RDARR topics
• Lead maturity assessments and remediation roadmaps for clients
• Develop and present implementation roadmaps and transformation programs
• Oversee cross-functional client engagements across Benelux
• Represent the firm at industry events and client meetings

Description du poste

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager with a strong background in Banking and/or Insurance, specializing in BCBS239 and RDARR (Risk Data Aggregation and Risk Reporting). The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to financial institutions, helping them understand, assess, and address their regulatory, data management, and risk reporting challenges.

This role combines deep subject matter expertise, client relationship management, commercial development, and transformation leadership. The Senior Manager will work closely with Partners and executive stakeholders across the Benelux region to support financial institutions in their journey towards BCBS239 and RDARR compliance and maturity.

Key Responsibilities

Client Advisory & Thought Leadership

Act as a trusted advisor to banks and insurance companies on BCBS239 and RDARR-related topics.

Engage with senior stakeholders to understand their regulatory challenges, strategic ambitions, and implementation priorities.

Provide expert guidance on regulatory expectations from the European Central Bank (ECB), National Competent Authorities (NCAs), and Joint Supervisory Teams (JSTs).

Translate regulatory requirements into pragmatic implementation roadmaps and transformation initiatives.

Assessments & Transformation Programs

Lead BCBS239 and RDARR maturity assessments for mid-sized and large financial institutions.

Identify gaps, weaknesses, risks, and improvement opportunities across governance, processes, data, reporting, and technology capabilities.

Develop actionable remediation plans and strategic roadmaps that align with regulatory expectations and business objectives.

Oversee and support implementation programs aimed at improving risk data aggregation and risk reporting capabilities.

Data & Governance Expertise

Demonstrate a solid understanding of:

Data Management

Data Quality Management

Metadata Management

Data Governance

Data Lineage and Traceability

Understand how these capabilities contribute to BCBS239 compliance and sustainable risk management practices.

Commercial Development

Identify opportunities within existing and new client relationships.

Contribute to business development activities across the Benelux market.

Prepare, present, negotiate, and close consulting proposals.

Support Partners in developing long-term strategic client relationships.

Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.

Leadership & Delivery

Lead multidisciplinary teams during assessments and implementation projects.

Operate effectively in a flat organizational structure with highly skilled specialists.

Mobilize and coordinate experts from different practices and teams as required.

Ensure high-quality delivery standards and maintain the organization's reputation as a trusted and premium advisory partner.

Required Experience

10+ years of experience in Banking, Insurance, Consulting, or Financial Services.

Demonstrated experience with BCBS239 and/or RDARR programs, assessments, or implementations.

Strong understanding of regulatory expectations and supervisory reviews conducted by the ECB, National Banks, and JSTs.

Experience conducting maturity assessments and defining target-state operating models and remediation roadmaps.

Experience interacting with executive stakeholders within financial institutions.

Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and navigate organizational change.

Previous consulting experience is strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate:

Has a strong commercial mindset and understands how to develop and grow client relationships.

Is comfortable discussing strategic topics with C-level executives, including CFOs, CROs, CDOs, and Board members.

Can independently develop and present compelling proposals and advisory offerings.

Possesses strong negotiation and influencing skills.

Is results-oriented while maintaining a strong focus on quality and long-term trust.

Combines entrepreneurial drive with professional integrity.

Personal Profile

We are looking for someone who:

Is ambitious, proactive, and highly driven.

Strives to differentiate through quality rather than volume.

Understands the importance of becoming a trusted advisor to clients.

Is intellectually curious and continuously follows regulatory and industry developments.

Thrives in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment.

Can balance strategic thinking with pragmatic execution.

Geographic Scope

The role will primarily focus on the Benelux market, working closely with Partners and senior client stakeholders across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.

What We Offer

Direct collaboration with experienced Partners and industry experts.

High-impact engagements with leading financial institutions.

Significant client exposure and executive-level interaction.

A flat organizational structure with empowered professionals.

The opportunity to build and grow a market-leading BCBS239/RDARR practice.

An environment that values expertise, quality, trust, and long-term client relationships.