Data Quality Officer (M/F/X)
Context: Within the BNP Paribas Personal Finance BeNeLux Data Governance Center of Excellence, we are recruiting a Data Quality Officer to elevate data quality standards for Personal Finance Netherlands (PF NL), a key entity of the group, with a dual focus:
- Enhancing local data quality through robust controls, remediation initiatives, and alignment with group standards and regulatory requirements (BCBS 239).
- Fostering synergies with Alpha Credit and other group entities to promote a unified data governance approach.
Based in Belgium, your mission will include:
- Implementing and monitoring the data quality framework for PF NL,
- Collaborating with business and IT teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence,
- Contributing to cross-entity initiatives to harmonize tools and processes.
This role offers a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, strategic vision, and international collaboration in a data-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and deploy data quality frameworks for PF NL, ensuring alignment with BNP Paribas group policies and regulatory requirements (BCBS 239).
- Collaborate with business and IT teams to embed quality controls in processes and systems.
- Develop KPIs and dashboards (e.g., completeness, accuracy) using tools like Qlik Sense.
- Identify data anomalies (duplicates, inconsistencies) and root causes.
- Drive corrective actions: prioritize issues, coordinate fixes (IT/manual), and track resolutions.
- Automate quality checks via Ab Initio or SQL/Python.
- Work closely with Alpha Credit and other group entities (PF Central and BNP Paribas Fortis) to share best practices, harmonize tools/processes, and leverage synergies in data governance.
- Train PF NL teams on data quality standards and regulatory expectations.
- Promote a data-driven culture through workshops and communications.
Required Profile
Technical Skills
- 3–5 years’ experience in Data Quality/Governance, ideally in banking/financial services.
- Data Quality tools (Ab Initio, Collibra, etc.).
- Regulatory knowledge (BCBS 239).
- Data visualization (Qlik Sense, Power BI).
- SQL/Python (queries, automation).
Functional Skills
- Ability to analyze data issues and propose actionable solutions.
- Stakeholder management: bridge between business, IT, and group entities.
- Project experience: data transformation or governance initiatives.
Soft Skills
- Rigor and pragmatism: balance quality with operational constraints.
- Collaboration: work across teams in a multicultural environment.
- Communication: fluent in English (mandatory) + Dutch (strong asset) or French.
- Training ability: upskill teams on data quality topics.
Education & Experience
- Master’s degree in Data, Finance, or related field.
- Proven track record in Data Quality/Governance within financial services.
Nice-to-Haves
- Knowledge of BNP Paribas PF’s business model (consumer credit).
- Experience with governance tools (Ab Initio, Collibra).
- Certifications (DCAM, CDMP).
Practical Information
- Location: Belgium (with regular interactions with PF NL teams in the Netherlands).
- Contract: Permanent.
- Level: Medior (autonomous but supported by Data Governance Lead).
Key Clarifications:
- The role is based in Belgium but focused on PF NL’s data quality.
- Collaboration with Alpha Credit is part of the scope (without specifying time allocation).
- Dutch language skills are a strong plus for interactions with PF NL teams.
