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Data Governance Specialist

Data Governance Specialist

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Brussels, Belgium

Freelance

06-03-2026

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Skills

Data Governance Stakeholder Management Architecture Autonomy Analytics

Job Specifications

Data Governance Specialist

Location: Brussels

Freelance Contract Duration: 15/03/2026 - 31/12/2026

Industry: Financial Services / Banking

The Role

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

Standardisation: Establish enterprise standards for data quality, semantics, and modelling, specifically applied to data products.
Implementation: Translate governance standards into functional policies and procedures, ensuring they remain pragmatic and feasible.
Modern Architecture: Orchestrate the rollout of guidelines centred on Data Mesh principles (contracts, specifications, and metadata harvesting).
Escalation & Support: Act as the primary point of contact for issues regarding data integrity, interoperability, and compliance.
Stakeholder Management: Align Business and IT objectives to ensure data products deliver measurable value.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years in Data Governance, Data Quality, or Data Analytics.
Strong understanding of Data Mesh principles and Enterprise Data Management tools.
Degree in IT Engineering or Computer Science.
Professional proficiency in English. Dutch and/or French are considered an advantage.
Prior experience in the Financial Sector is preferred.
An analytical mindset, autonomy, and the ability to influence stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment.

Apply now or email lydia.wills@church-int.com

About the Company

International IT Recruitment & Talent Management Technology recruitment is a competitive market. We stand out because we make it our business to fully understand what both the candidate and the client want, and then deliver against their specific requirements. How do we do this? By building strong, enduring partnerships. It's what our company was founded on more than three decades ago, and what continues to sets us apart. Connect with us on Linkedin, Twitter @church-int or visit our web site www.church-int.com to find out ... Know more