Data Governance Expert (Python & Sql) - Bank - Brussels
Mission.
The mission consists of establishing, strengthening and evolving enterprise-wide data
governance and data compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment between business
objectives, regulatory requirements, and data management best practices.
The role focuses on implementing governance structures, improving data quality and
compliance processes, and fostering data literacy across the organization , while supporting the selection and implementation of governance tooling solutions.
Beyond governance execution, the objective is to enhance collaboration between Business,
IT, Security, Risk, Legal, and Privacy stakeholders, ensuring sustainable and compliant data
management practices.
The goal is to enable the organization to improve control, transparency and trust in data
assets, while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks such as GDPR and sector-
specific obligations within a complex enterprise environment.
Key Responsibilities
Data Governance Framework Development
Data Compliance and Regulatory Oversight
Governance Process Management
Monitoring, Reporting and Quality Management
Stakeholder Management and Collaboration
Change Management and Data Literacy
Community Leadership and Governance Maturity
Required profile.
Required Expertise
- Enterprise data governance framework design and implementation (Expert, current
experience)
- Data compliance and GDPR governance (Expert, current experience)
- Data quality, metadata, and lineage management (Advanced, current experience)
- Stakeholder coordination across Business and IT (Advanced, current experience)
- Governance process optimization and change management (Advanced, current
experience)
- Regulatory risk management and privacy governance (Advanced, current experience)
Required Knowledge & Experience
Experience
- Proven experience in data governance within large organizations
- Hands-on expertise across the following domains:
- Data Roles & Governance Bodies
- Data Quality Management
- Data Protection & Regulatory Compliance
- Data Lineage
- Business Glossary Management
- Metadata Management
Technical Expertise
Mandatory
- Strong knowledge of GDPR and privacy governance frameworks
- Experience implementing data governance operating models and controls
- Ability to monitor and improve data quality and compliance processes
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and governance frameworks Preferred
- Experience with enterprise data governance and data management tools
- Knowledge of Python and/or SQL
Business Knowledge
Mandatory
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to simplify complex technical and regulatory topics
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders (Business, IT, Security, Legal, Risk)
- Ability to act as a facilitator and coordinator between domains
Preferred
- Experience managing or supporting RFP processes for governance tools Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience
Preferred Certifications
- DMBOK, CIGO, AAIM or equivalent certifications
- Privacy certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM
Languages
- Dutch – Native or C-level proficiency
- French – Minimum B2 proficiency (or vice versa)
- English – Minimum B2 proficiency
Location & Working Model
- Based in Brussels
- Minimum 2 days per week on-site presence required
Soft Skills
- Strong coordination and facilitation capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to bridge Business and IT effectively
- Analytical and structured mindset
- Ability to translate complex regulatory topics into actionable guidance
- Strong change management and coaching abilities
- Proactive, autonomous, and quality-oriented approach
- Strong community-building and collaboration mindset
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