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Data Governance and Quality Manager

On-site in Barcelona·Added today (last checked 16 Oct)

Banco Sabadell

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On-site, Barcelona
Spanish
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Experience
7+ years

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The role

Reference: 38200

Vacancy: DATA GOVERNANCE ROLE

Location: Spain > Barcelona > Sant cugat del valles

Organizational Levels: Operations and Technology > Data and AI Capabilities > Data Governance > Data Governance and Quality Deployment > Data Governance and Quality Deployment

Possibility of multi-location: Yes (1)

How you'll work

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What are we looking for?

  • We are currently looking for a rigorous and organized profile, with a clear orientation towards continuous improvement and a flexible mindset to adapt to changes, who demonstrates a high capacity for concentration and communication and negotiation skills to lead a data governance team.

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  • The Data Governance team governs a multifaceted infrastructure aimed at improving ingestion, aggregation, monitoring, and reporting in accordance with the Data Aggregation, Data Distribution, and Data Quality principles described in the entity's policy, as well as facilitating the use of data as a key asset for the Bank and its customers.
  • Your mission will focus on designing and improving the group's Data Quality framework, leading the implementation and monitoring of quality rules, managing internal and external indicators of the quality model's soundness, and coordinating the communication and disclosure of the data quality status.
  • Your main responsibilities will include:
    • You will design, establish, and maintain the data governance and information quality framework based on the appetite defined by the group (Policies, Procedures, Tools), especially regarding data quality aspects.
    • You will actively promote cultural change and maturity regarding data governance within the entity, facilitating the deployment of data governance capabilities.
    • You will lead the design and deployment of end-to-end transversal solutions regarding data quality.
    • You will maintain dialogue with Group subsidiaries and companies.
    • You will control data governance bodies and facilitate working sessions.
    • You will design, administer, and develop internal and external (DQMR) indicators for the global measurement of the Entity's data quality status.
    • You will identify opportunities and needs for improvement in data governance and execute the necessary initiatives to address them.
    • You will manage the Unit's IT initiative portfolio.

What do we value in your application?

  • That you have higher education in Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or related disciplines associated with analysis, data governance, and information management.
  • That you bring experience (minimum 7 years) in roles or projects linked to data analysis, governance, or quality within a banking environment. We will value previous experience in Consulting.
  • That you are an advanced user of the Office suite; knowledge of data visualization tools (Power BI and/or Microstrategy) and programming languages (SAS-SQL, Python) will be valued.
  • We will value experience in the development of BCBS239 principles and in projects involving the implementation of best practice models, regulations/legislation, process improvement, and/or continuous improvement.
  • A good level of English will also be valued.

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.

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

(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.

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Contact the Office of Attention and Listening (OAE) for any inquiries.

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.
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