Data Quality Officer

About the job Edenred PayTech EU is a financial institution authorized under an Electronic Money license and regulated by the National Bank of Belgium (NBB). As part of the global Edenred Group, our mission is to provide innovative payment and transactional solutions across a wide range of services, including card payment issuing, transaction processing, and banking-as-a-service. Rooted in technology and digital expertise, we empower our partners and customers with reliable and scalable solutions. Position overview: As part of Operations team, the Data Source Officer will be pivotal in ensuring the integrity, accuracy and traceability of agent-related data. This role bridges the gap between compliance, oversight, data governance, and technology, supporting both regulatory reporting and operational needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for improving data quality, establishing trusted data foundations, aligning regulatory compliance, and enhancing the overall efficiency of agent data flows. This position also acts as a critical contributor to Edenred PayTech EU's audit readiness, enabling data-driven decision-making and fostering collaboration between internal teams and external agents. If you are passionate about leveraging data as a cornerstone for operational excellence and regulatory adherence and enjoy working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact. Responsibilities: Core duties: Data Quality Assurance: o Ensure agent-related data meets stringent requirements for accuracy, reliability, and completeness across all activities. o Validate data lineage and identify golden data sources while continuously monitoring their integrity. Regulatory reporting: o Support regulatory compliance activities by ensuring that data used in reporting (for Supervisory Authorities such as NBB and ACPR) is accurate, auditable, and traceable. Operational efficiency: o Collaborate with agents and internal teams to streamline data acquisition and processing workflows. o Enhance the adaptability of data processes to evolving regulatory and market demands. Metadata and documentation: o Develop and maintain a centralized repository for agent-related metadata, including data definitions, ownership records, and usage policies. Risk management: o Identify data-related risks in agent operations and recommend remediation strategies to mitigate potential compliance or operational issues. Team collaboration: o Align data flows, policies, and standards across internal teams (Compliance, AML, IT, and Operations) as well as agents' external teams (IT, Compliance, and Operations). o Act as a strategic bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and common goals. Audit readiness: o Support audit preparations by providing assurance around the traceability and regulatory compliance of agent data sources. Skills and Compentencies: Data governance & management expertise o Strong understanding of data ownership, flows, lineage, and maintenance within organizational ecosystems. o Familiarity with data governance standards or frameworks (such as BCBS 239) is preferred. o Ability to review, validate, and enhance golden source data and data dictionaries. Technical Proficiency o Familiarity with data architecture design, and data warehousing principles. o Skills in SQL, data modeling, and API integrations (experience with advanced programming languages or tools is a plus). Regulatory & compliance knowledge o Awareness of internal control frameworks and risk management principles. o Basic to advanced knowledge of financial regulations (e.g., GDPR, PSD2, EBA Guidelines) is highly desired. o Prior experience in supporting regulatory reporting or audits is a strong asset Analytical & problem-solving skills o Strong ability to identify inconsistencies in data and implement effective resolutions. o Proficient in conducting root cause analysis for data issues and improving data reliability. Communication & collaboration o Exceptional ability to translate technical data concepts into business-friendly language for non-technical stakeholders. o Skilled in documenting business and technical data requirements for IT and compliance teams. o Capacity to work cross-departmentally with technical, analytical, and compliance teams, as well as external stakeholders. Project & change management o Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple data streams or projects simultaneously. o Experience with project management frameworks (Agile, Waterfall) is a plus. o Experience coordinating change initiatives related to data governance or regulatory compliance is a plus. Profile: Education & experience: o Education: degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field. Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus. o Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in data governance, compliance reporting or similar activities involving complex data structures and workflows. Languages: Fluency in either French or Dutch with excellent English skills (written and spoken).