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.