Location: Brussels
Freelance Contract Duration: 15/03/2026 - 31/12/2026
Industry: Financial Services / Banking
You will coordinate the Data Governance stream to define and deploy data product frameworks across the organisation. This position reports to the Data Governance experts and involves high-level collaboration with the CDO and senior management to align business requirements with regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
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Standardisation: Establish enterprise standards for data quality, semantics, and modelling, specifically applied to data products.
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Implementation: Translate governance standards into functional policies and procedures, ensuring they remain pragmatic and feasible.
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Modern Architecture: Orchestrate the rollout of guidelines centred on Data Mesh principles (contracts, specifications, and metadata harvesting).
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Escalation & Support: Act as the primary point of contact for issues regarding data integrity, interoperability, and compliance.
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Stakeholder Management: Align Business and IT objectives to ensure data products deliver measurable value.
Requirements
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Minimum of 3 years in Data Governance, Data Quality, or Data Analytics.
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Strong understanding of Data Mesh principles and Enterprise Data Management tools.
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Degree in IT Engineering or Computer Science.
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Professional proficiency in English. Dutch and/or French are considered an advantage.
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Prior experience in the Financial Sector is preferred.
- An analytical mindset, autonomy, and the ability to influence stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment.
