Data Governance (Banking)- Senior Consultant/ Associate Manager

We are looking for Senior Consultant/ Associate Manager, Data Governance Expert (BCBS 239) from Banking Industry for a Permanent role with our Client.

Responsibilities

· Act as the Data Governance SME, working closely with Finance and key stakeholders across Data Management, Risk Management, and IT.

· Drive data governance initiatives and ensure alignment with governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and project objectives.

· Execute data governance activities, including KDE identification, EUC criticality assessments, data lineage, data quality, and control implementation.

· Identify and document data aggregation processes and support the implementation of data governance tools and solutions.

· Apply industry best practices and experience from data governance and regulatory transformation programs.

· Define project milestones, governance structures, and roles and responsibilities (R&R).

· Develop practical implementation plans by aligning project methodologies with the bank’s operating model.

· Collaborate closely with the BCBS239 program team to ensure alignment across workstreams and governance forums.

· Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with project standards, methodologies, and reporting requirements.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field.

· Minimum 5 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or a related discipline within the financial services industry, preferably in banking.

· Experience supporting data governance, regulatory reporting, risk data, or data transformation initiatives.

· Proven ability to facilitate workshops and drive stakeholder alignment across business and IT teams.

· Hands-on experience with data governance concepts, including data ownership, data quality, data lineage, and controls.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

· Experience working with Risk Management, Finance, or Accounting functions, particularly in regulatory or management reporting, will be advantageous.

· Knowledge of BCBS239, RDARR, or similar regulatory data programs will be preferred.

· Experience identifying Key Data Elements(KDEs), documenting end-to-end data lineage and data flows, and implementing data quality controls and monitoring processes will be preferred.

· Hands-on experience with data governance or data lineage tools (e.g., Collibra) will be an advantage.

· Understanding of regulatory reporting, internal reporting, finance/accounting processes, and related systems will be beneficial.

· Project management experience, including progress tracking, issue management, risk management, and stakeholder management, will be preferred.

· Experience preparing reports and presenting updates to senior management and executives will be an advantage.