BCBS 239 Data Governance Consultant
Posted 1 week ago by JCW
£90 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The BCBS 239 Data Governance Consultant role involves supporting a regulatory data initiative aimed at enhancing risk data aggregation and reporting capabilities. The position requires compliance with BCBS 239 principles and entails a hybrid working model with three days onsite in Glasgow. Candidates must have relevant experience and be based locally, as travel expenses will not be covered. The contract is for six months with potential for extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with BCBS 239 principles and support implementation of Risk Data Aggregation and Reporting (RDAR) frameworks.
- Identify and document Critical Data Elements (CDEs) and trace data lineage from source to report across multiple systems.
- Support the build and maintenance of metadata repositories and data catalogues using tools like Collibra.
- Apply data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK to existing processes and support the implementation of global data standards.
- Conduct assessments of data quality controls, data models, and ETL processes.
- Engage with technical and business stakeholders to facilitate data discovery workshops, document system flows, and present lineage findings in a business-friendly manner.
Key Skills:
- In-depth understanding of BCBS 239 compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with risk data aggregation and reporting principles.
- Knowledge of banking data domains; operational data experience is a plus.
- Strong experience identifying and documenting Critical Data Elements (CDEs).
- Ability to collaborate with system owners and SMEs to trace end-to-end data flows.
- Proficient in data lineage tools (e.g., Collibra) and metadata repositories.
- Solid understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK).
- Experience applying global data standards in large organisations.
- Awareness of data quality dimensions and implementation of controls.
- Proficiency in SQL with a good understanding of data models and ETL processes.
- Ability to interpret data dictionaries, schemas, and technical documentation.
- Experience working with data warehouses, data lakes, and reporting platforms.
- Excellent communication skills; able to translate technical details for non-technical audiences.
- Confident leading workshops and engaging with SMEs and technical stakeholders.
- Capable of producing clear, well-structured documentation and presentations.
Salary (Rate): £90.00/hr
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: BCBS 239 Data Governance Consultant
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)
Contract Type: 6-month Contract
Start Date: July 2025
Rate: Competitive
IR35 Status: Inside IR35 – via umbrella company
Expenses: Travel and accommodation expenses will not be covered
Overview: We are currently seeking multiple experienced BCBS 239 Data Governance Consultants to support a major regulatory data initiative focused on enhancing risk data aggregation and reporting capabilities. The role follows a hybrid working model with 3 days onsite per week in Glasgow. Candidates must be based locally or able to commute at their own expense, as travel and accommodation costs will not be reimbursed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with BCBS 239 principles and support implementation of Risk Data Aggregation and Reporting (RDAR) frameworks.
- Identify and document Critical Data Elements (CDEs) and trace data lineage from source to report across multiple systems.
- Support the build and maintenance of metadata repositories and data catalogues using tools like Collibra.
- Apply data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK to existing processes and support the implementation of global data standards.
- Conduct assessments of data quality controls, data models, and ETL processes.
- Engage with technical and business stakeholders to facilitate data discovery workshops, document system flows, and present lineage findings in a business-friendly manner.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Regulatory & Domain Knowledge
- In-depth understanding of BCBS 239 compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with risk data aggregation and reporting principles.
- Knowledge of banking data domains; operational data experience is a plus.
- Data Lineage & Metadata Management
- Strong experience identifying and documenting Critical Data Elements (CDEs).
- Ability to collaborate with system owners and SMEs to trace end-to-end data flows.
- Proficient in data lineage tools (e.g., Collibra) and metadata repositories.
- Data Governance & Management
- Solid understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK).
- Experience applying global data standards in large organisations.
- Awareness of data quality dimensions and implementation of controls.
- Technical & Analytical Skills
- Proficiency in SQL with a good understanding of data models and ETL processes.
- Ability to interpret data dictionaries, schemas, and technical documentation.
- Experience working with data warehouses, data lakes, and reporting platforms.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Excellent communication skills; able to translate technical details for non-technical audiences.
- Confident leading workshops and engaging with SMEs and technical stakeholders.
- Capable of producing clear, well-structured documentation and presentations.
Additional Information: Candidates must be based within commuting distance of Glasgow. This role is inside IR35 and must be operated via an umbrella company. Requires 3 days onsite per week. Travel and accommodation expenses will not be reimbursed. Strong potential for contract extension beyond initial 6 months.