Data & AI Governance Expert

Data & AI Governance Expert

Netcompany

Brussels, Belgium

Job Description

Are you ready to join the forefront of technology as a Data & AI Governance Expert in Netcompany?

As a Data & AI Governance Expert, you will:

• Design and oversee comprehensive Data Quality and Health Monitoring processes to ensure accuracy and reliability;
• Establish a robust Data Governance framework, covering data lineage, observability, and metadata management (Data Catalogue);
• Lead AI Governance initiatives, specifically focusing on ethical frameworks, fairness, and strict compliance with the EU AI Act;
• Ensure data protection and privacy, developing policies for GDPR compliance, including anonymization and consent management;
• Architect data access and security, designing RBAC/ABAC models and collaborating with IT security on encryption and logging standards;
• Actively manage Data & AI Risk, participating in cross-functional project teams to mitigate technical and regulatory vulnerabilities;
• Drive a data-driven culture by defining best practices and conducting workshops for stakeholders across the organization;
• Translate complex requirements into high-quality technical documentation and assist in the deployment and configuration of data systems.

Qualifications

What would make you a fit for the role:

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 7+ years of relevant experience;
• Extensive experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or a related strategic field within large-scale environments;
• Deep technical knowledge of Data Warehouse design, ETL tools, and modeling methodologies;
• Proficiency in SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases, alongside experience in OLAP and data mining;
• Expertise in regulatory frameworks, specifically GDPR and the emerging requirements of the EU AI Act;
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to work fluently in English (C1 level) and integrate into multicultural teams;
• A high degree of discretion and integrity, essential for handling personal and confidential data for international organizations.

It would also be a plus if you match some of the following:

• Experience working within or for European Institutions or large international public bodies;
• Hands-on experience with specific Data Observability and Lineage tools to monitor real-time pipeline health.