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Data Governance Specialist

On-site in Barcelona·Added today (last checked 10 Nov)

Banco Sabadell

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Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Spanish: Expected (ad in Spanish)
English: Required
Experience: 4+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

Data Governance

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are currently looking for a profile with analytical skills, a good level of initiative, responsibility, compliance, and self-demandingness, with a strategic vision and good interpersonal skills to interact with different Bank Directorates, to join the Data Risk Control Unit within the Internal Control perimeter in Regulation and Risk Control.
Proven experience (minimum 4-5 years) in a data governance role or, failing that, in consulting, assurance, auditing, or the second line of defense. We will value experience in financial risks and reporting.

Note: This vacancy is an internal opportunity directed exclusively to employees under the Banking Agreement, therefore only applications from said group will be accepted.

Nice to have

That you have higher education in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or similar.
It will be valuable if you provide DAMA or CRISC certification.
That you are an advanced user of the Office suite, positively valuing if you provide a good level of English (minimum B2).

The role

Vacancy: ROL Operational Control and Regulatory Compliance

Organizational Levels: Regulation and Risk Control > Internal Control > Technological and Data Risk Control > Data Risk Control > Data Risk Control

Let's talk about the project...

Your main mission will focus on controlling the Bank's Data Governance activities from the second line of defense (2LoD).

What you'll do

Among your main responsibilities will be:
- You will evaluate, advise, and provide guidance to the Bank's Data Governance function.
- You will issue opinion documents to the Bank's Governing Bodies regarding the bank's Data Governance function.
- You will maintain control and monitoring over data risks, data strategy, data governance, data quality management, and the data technology platform.
- You will manage external consulting teams hired by the Unit.
- You will develop the Independent Validation Unit function regarding BCBS239 regulations.

How you'll work

Location: Spain > Barcelona > Sant Cugat

Possibility of multi-location: No (1)

(1) Multi-location: refers to the location of the job and contemplates the possibility of working from any point in the network of offices or corporate centers outside of the physical location associated with your job, while respecting Teleworking guidelines.

About Banco Sabadell

Banco Sabadell is a major Spanish banking group headquartered in Barcelona, with a strong presence across Spain and international operations. It offers a full range of retail, corporate, and private banking services, as well as treasury and capital markets activities. With thousands of employees, it is one of the largest financial institutions in Spain, known for its digital transformation and innovation in financial services.

In Spain, Banco Sabadell operates a wide network of branches and corporate offices, with key hubs in Barcelona and Madrid. The company is actively hiring for roles in commercial banking, financial analysis, risk management, and emerging technologies like conversational AI. For international professionals, Banco Sabadell offers opportunities in a dynamic, multicultural environment, with positions that may require Spanish language skills, especially in client-facing roles, but also technical roles where English is valued.

Industry: Banking
Founded: 1881
Employees: 10,000–50,000
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, San Cugat del Vallés and 2 more

Good to know if you are moving

Banco Sabadell is headquartered in Barcelona, offering a vibrant Mediterranean lifestyle and a major European tech hub.
The bank has a strong international presence, with offices in the UK (TSB) and the Americas, which may offer opportunities for cross-border roles.
Many roles require Spanish language proficiency, especially in commercial and client-facing positions, but technical and analytical roles may be more flexible.
The company is investing in digital transformation and AI, creating opportunities for tech professionals in banking.
Spain's cost of living is generally lower than in other European hubs, and Barcelona offers a high quality of life.

In their own words

About the company & team

Banco Sabadell is committed to promoting work environments in which people are treated with respect and dignity, seeking the professional development of the workforce and guaranteeing equal opportunities in their selection, training, and promotion by offering a work environment free from any discrimination based on gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, or any other personal or social circumstance.

Banco Sabadell is part of the network of companies with the "Equality in the Company" distinction awarded by the Ministry of Equality.