Role Overview
We are looking for three Data Governance specialists to support a strategic project within the financial services sector.
The professionals will work on the implementation and management of Data Governance frameworks, data quality processes, and metadata management to ensure regulatory compliance and support data-driven decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
Implementation of Data Governance frameworks;
Management of data quality and metadata;
Support for data catalog and reporting initiatives;
Integration with business processes and IT systems;
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, BCBS 239, DORA);
Use of tools such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, SQL Server, and Data Lakes.
Open Positions
Senior Data Governance Specialist
12+ years in Data Governance, data management, or related fields;
Experience in technical or functional leadership;
Experience in financial or regulated environments (preferred);
Nice to Have:
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (GDPR, BCBS 239, DORA, Avisos Banco de Portugal);
Hands-on experience with Purview, Collibra, or equivalent.
Mid-Level Data Governance Specialist
8+ years in data management, quality, or architecture;
Experience implementing Data Governance processes;
Familiarity with regulatory and operational data standards.
Junior Data Governance Specialist
2–4 years in data-related roles;
Experience with reporting, data management, or data quality;
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Valued Experience & Technical Skills
Data Governance;
Data management and quality;
Data architecture;
Experience in the financial sector.
Regulatory Knowledge Valued:
GDPR;
BCBS 239;
DORA;
Avisos do Banco de Portugal.
Technologies / Tools:
SQL Server;
Data Lake / S3;
Power BI;
MicroStrategy;
Microsoft Purview;
IBM Watsonx;
Collibra.
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