Senior Data Governance Engineer in Baden-Baden bei Riverty Group GmbH

At Riverty, we believe that everyone should be in control of their own financial situation. Our shared commitment is to make financial solutions more innovative, empathetic and user-friendly to empower financial growth for everyone. To do this, we rely on 50 years of experience and the commitment of over 5,000 creative minds, innovators and explorers in 11 countries.

Are you ready?

As part of our community, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and transform the world of finance together with us. We create an environment where you can evolve personally and benefit from our flexible working conditions and work-life balance.

We are looking for a

Senior Data Governance Engineer (m/f/d)

(unlimited, full-time) Join our team at our location in Berlin, Baden-Baden, Verl or Oslo – flexible working conditions available

In this role, you are responsible for the strategic oversight and implementation of the data governance framework within the Data & Analytics team. You will work extensively with our data practitioners from Data Architecture, Engineering & Science on one hand, and with Data Protection & Compliance Officers and IT Security Experts on the other. We expect you to be genuinely interested in data, enjoy working hands-on with it, and love setting up and managing governance mechanisms around data. You will pave the way for even better data & analytics solutions to help us make better and more human-centric decisions.

What will be your challenge in the role:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance strategy and framework to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations
• Advocate for data governance principles and practices across the organization
• Establish data governance policies, standards, and procedures
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to data governance policies
• Define data quality mechanisms to ensure continuous monitoring and improvement
• Oversee data lineage, metadata management, and data cataloging
• Implement data stewardship practices to maintain data integrity and reliability
• Define and visualize existing Data Models together with our Data Architects
• Serve as the primary point of contact for data governance issues and inquiries
• Foster a culture of data literacy and accountability across the organization
• Assess the latest market trends and industry best practices regarding Data Governance
• Proactively capture opportunities for further improvement of Data Governance within the organization
• Work in a global, multinational Data & Analytics team in a dynamic FinTech environment

Benefits:

• At Riverty, you can be who you are. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and a culture of appreciation, enriched by our employee networks.
• Prioritize your health with supported sports and leisure activities.
• Take advantage of our numerous training and development opportunities! Enhance your skills with training offered by the Bertelsmann University, language courses, or leadership training.
• Benefit from our discounts on Bertelsmann products and financial incentives.
• With our diverse work models, you can tailor your work to your preferences. Take advantage of mobile office, flexible working hours, and part-time models.

What you need to succeed in the role:

• A University degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or comparable disciplines, ideally with a focus on Data & Analytics / Data Management
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in data practitioner roles within Data & Analytics solutions
• At least 3 years of practical experience as a Data Governance Engineer and experience with Data Catalog solutions
• Knowledge of relevant data protection regulations (within the EU) and their implications on hands-on work with data
• Deep knowledge of modern Data Governance concepts, as well as Data Modelling and Data Management
• Experience in Microsoft Azure technology stack
• Fluent English, German, or Norwegian is a plus
• Structured way of thinking and working with strong conceptualization skills, as well as exceptional execution skills

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We want to be a fair and inclusive employer. We value the diverse perspectives that a diverse workforce brings to the table. Therefore, we are actively looking for people who enrich our company through their identity, background and personal experiences, with or without a disability.