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.

You will take ownership of data governance activities within your assigned scope, promote a data-by-design culture and help ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational standards. This role combines practical data management expertise with strong stakeholder management and the ability to turn governance principles into concrete actions.

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 escalate 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.