BCBS 239 Data Governance Consultant

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.