Data Source/ Data Governance Officer(Hybrid)

Budget: Permanent/650€-800€

About The Job
We are looking for a
Data Source Officer
to join the Operations team within a regulated financial services environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring the
integrity, accuracy, consistency and traceability of agent-related data
, supporting both
regulatory reporting
and
day-to-day operational needs
.

Positioned at the intersection of
data governance, compliance, operations and technology
, the Data Source Officer contributes to building trusted data foundations, improving data quality, and strengthening audit readiness. The role supports data-driven decision-making and fosters close collaboration between internal teams and external agents.

This position offers a unique opportunity for a data professional who is passionate about leveraging data as a cornerstone for
operational excellence and regulatory compliance
, and who enjoys working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Key Responsibilities

Data Quality & Governance

• Ensure agent-related data meets high standards of accuracy, reliability and completeness across all activities.
• Validate data lineage, identify golden data sources, and continuously monitor data integrity.
• Contribute to the definition and implementation of data governance standards, policies and controls.

Regulatory Reporting & Compliance

• Support regulatory compliance by ensuring that data used for supervisory and regulatory reporting is accurate, auditable and traceable.
• Assist in aligning data practices with regulatory expectations and internal control frameworks.

Operational Efficiency

• Collaborate with internal teams and external agents to streamline data acquisition and processing workflows.
• Improve the flexibility and scalability of data processes in response to evolving regulatory and business requirements.

Metadata & Documentation

• Develop and maintain a centralised repository of agent-related metadata, including data definitions, ownership, lineage and usage rules.
• Ensure documentation remains accurate, accessible and up to date.

Risk Management

• Identify data-related risks within agent operations and propose mitigation and remediation actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce operational and compliance risks linked to data.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Align data flows, standards and policies across internal teams (Compliance, AML, IT and Operations) and external stakeholders.
• Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and shared understanding.

Audit Readiness

• Support internal and external audits by providing assurance on the traceability, quality and compliance of agent data sources.

Skills & Competencies

Data Governance & Management

• Strong understanding of data ownership, data flows, lineage and maintenance in complex environments.
• Familiarity with data governance standards or frameworks (e.g. BCBS 239) is an asset.
• Experience reviewing, validating and maintaining golden source data and data dictionaries.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of data architecture and data warehousing principles.
• Experience with SQL, data modelling and API integrations.
• Familiarity with advanced programming languages or data tools is a plus.

Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge

• Understanding of internal control frameworks and risk management principles.
• Knowledge of financial regulations (e.g. GDPR, PSD2, EBA guidelines) is highly valued.
• Experience supporting regulatory reporting or audits is a strong asset.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Ability to identify data inconsistencies and implement effective corrective actions.
• Strong root cause analysis skills to improve data reliability and quality.

Communication & Collaboration

• Ability to translate technical data concepts into clear, business-friendly language.
• Strong documentation skills for both business and technical audiences.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with technical, compliance and operational teams, as well as external stakeholders.

Project & Change Management

• Ability to manage multiple data streams or initiatives in parallel.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) is a plus.
• Experience supporting change initiatives related to data governance or regulatory compliance is an asset.

Profile

Education & Experience

• Degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field.
• Advanced degrees or professional certifications are a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in data governance, regulatory reporting, compliance or similar roles involving complex data environments.

Languages

• Fluent in French or Dutch, with excellent command of English (written and spoken).