Data Manager

pbACENSI Belgium /b's looking for a "Data Manager Governance" for one of its client in the banking sector. /ph3Mission Context : /h3pThe Data Manager is responsible for ensuring the quality, integrity and protection of data within their assigned perimeter, from origination through to consumption, including regulatory reporting. /ppAs the data governance ambassador within their tribe, the Data Manager drives accountability, promotes a Data-by-Design culture and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, including GDPR and BCBS 239, as well as BNP Paribas Group policies. /ppThe role requires a proactive, collaborative and analytical approach to embed data governance principles into processes, projects and systems. /ph3Key

Responsibilities:
/h3h31. Data Accountability Quality Assurance /h3ulliTake end-to-end ownership of data quality, integrity and protection within the assigned perimeter. /liliFormally validate data used for regulatory reporting, in line with quarterly planning and control deadlines. /liliIdentify data quality, integrity and protection risks. /liliDefine and monitor controls, quality indicators and remediation actions. /liliEscalate anomalies and follow up on their resolution. /liliDocument Key Business Terms, Data Dictionaries and critical reports in BNPPF tools, including Wikidata. /liliEnsure data lineage traceability across origination, transformation and usage in regulatory reporting. /liliPromote the use of Group reference data throughout aggregation and reporting chains. /liliExplain data quality indicators to stakeholders. /liliAlign data definitions with Group standards and communicate changes. /li /ulh32. Data-by-Design Advocacy Culture /h3ulliOrganise awareness and training sessions on Data-by-Design principles, including KYD, GDPR and BCBS 239. /liliCoach tribe members and promote the value of data governance. /liliAdvocate for sustainable data management solutions, including the migration of tactical solutions to structured applications. /liliChallenge non-compliant practices, such as unmanaged Excel/EUC tools and ad hoc data transfers. /liliAct as the main point of contact for data-related questions within the tribe. /liliCollaborate with the Data Centre of Excellence, Legal and IT to resolve data issues. /li /ulh33. Project Delivery Oversight /h3pEnsure that new initiatives and projects incorporate Data-by-Design requirements, including: /pulliSecure data transfers, encryption and CFT/MQ compliance. /liliPersonal data consent, retention and cleanup. /liliData inventories, dictionaries and quality controls. /liliAPI governance, including ISO 20022 compliance where applicable. /li /ulh3Additional responsibilities include: /h3ulliParticipate in release Go/No-Go decisions and ensure data risks are addressed. /liliWork with architects and IT teams to align APIs, data models and terminology with Group standards, including EDM and /liliRepresent data governance requirements in steering committees. /liliParticipate in requirement reviews, platform Arbitration Committees and DHF Group Governance, acting as both an end user and a source provider. /li /ulh34. Operational Data Governance /h3ulliPerform annual GDPR follow-up in Wikidata, covering application codes, data transfers and outgoing CFT/MQ flows. /liliAttend monthly Data Managers’ Guild meetings and contribute to working groups. /liliSupport ad hoc Data COE requests, including updates to Business Terms and third
- party data in Wikidata. /liliAct as the single point of contact for Data Processes within Agile squads, including the DAM referential. /liliEnsure data impacts are addressed during release planning, including database changes and new data transfers. /liliReport to tribe leadership and the Chief Data Officer through the Data Managers’ Guild. /liliEscalate critical data risks and non-compliance to the Data Office or Risk functions. /li /ulh3Required Profile /h3h3Experience /h3ulliAt least 5 years of experience in data management, data governance or risk reporting. /liliAt least 7 years of overall professional experience, with a proven track record in banking or financial services. /li /ulh3Technical Functional Skills /h3ulliKnowledge of data governance frameworks and requirements, including GDPR, BCBS 239 and KYD. /liliExperience with data lineage, data dictionaries and data quality metrics. /liliUnderstanding of Risk and Finance reporting processes. /liliKnowledge of API governance, including ISO 20022 and Swagger. /liliFamiliarity with Wikidata, EDM and Agile/AWOW ways of working. /li /ulh3Soft Skills /h3ulliStrong stakeholder management across IT, Legal, Risk and Business teams. /liliAbility to coach colleagues and promote a data governance culture. /liliAnalytical mindset and attention to detail. /liliProactive approach to problem-solving, risk identification and escalation. /li /ulh3Languages /h3ulliFluent English Dutch and/or French to meet local language requirements. /li /ulh3Education Certifications