Data Governance SpecialistLocation: BrusselsFreelance Contract Duration: 15/03/2026 - 31/12/2026Industry: Financial Services / BankingThe RoleYou 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.ResponsibilitiesStandardisation: 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.RequirementsMinimum 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