Head of Data Governance & Process

Location: Belgium

This position can be based in one of our offices in Brussels, Krakow, London or Paris.

Euroclear SA/NV is a leading Financial Market Infrastructure which has successfully maintained a growth strategy over the years. Our dedication is to retain our market leadership tomorrow by continuing to meet market and client expectations optimally.

We align efforts towards reaching our long-term strategy and vision, which seeks to anchor Euroclear’s relevance and continues creating future value for our ecosystem and financial markets overall. Our long-term vision is to become a Digital and Data driven Financial Markets Infrastructure (D2-FMI) where we aspire to be the change agent to facilitate the evolution of the current market model, expanding our self-reinforcing ecosystem, where everybody benefits from the presence of the other.

As such, we strive to leverage data to enable our business growth, to fuel innovation and support our systemic nature. We are looking for a dynamic Head of Data Governance and Process to lead and scale relevant data initiatives across the organization in line with our strategic priorities.

 

Role Overview:

The Head of Data Governance and Process is responsible for establishing and leading the data governance framework and ensuring that data across the organization is accurate, secure, accessible, and used responsibly. This role also oversees the optimization and standardization of data-related processes to support strategic decision-making, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Governance Leadership

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CDO on the enablement of effective and responsible data management throughout the Euroclear Group, supporting decision-making, communications, and organizational alignment.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance strategy aligned with business goals.
• Define data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models across departments.
• Establish and maintain data policies, standards, and procedures.
• Establish and lead data governance bodies and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
• Work closely with the group data management communities for the transposition and implementation of the data governance policies and processes. 

Process Optimization

• Design and improve data-related processes to enhance data management, data quality, accessibility, and usability and assure regulatory compliance.
• Identify inefficiencies and drive process redesign and automation initiatives to reduce manual data handling.
• Collaborate with IT, business units, and compliance teams to streamline workflows and data-centric coherence.
• Implement process improvements to reduce latency, improve data timeliness, and enhance operational resilience. 

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Monitor data usage and access to mitigate risks and ensure ethical data practices.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of data governance maturity.

Data Quality & Integrity

• Define and monitor data quality metrics and KPIs across critical datasets. 
• Implement data profiling, cleansing, reconciliation and validation processes.
• Drive initiatives to improve master data management and ensure consistent metadata standards and data lineage documentation.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on data governance and process matters.
• Provide training and awareness programs to promote a data-driven culture.
• Communicate governance policies and changes effectively across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in data governance, data management, or process management frameworks.
• Proven leadership experience in a complex, data-driven organization.
• Deep understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK).
• Strong knowledge of data privacy laws and regulatory requirements.
• Strong bias towards practical solutions, a solid connection with business reality and a pragmatic approach to deliver result in a steady pace.
• Strong ability to recognize synergies and interdependencies across data-driven initiatives, enabling holistic and innovative approaches to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills.
• Proficiency in data management tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alteryx) and BI platforms.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with a strong execution mindset.
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity and driving clarity.
• Influential communicator with a collaborative approach.
• Passionate about data as a business asset.

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