Job Description

Data Management Officer
32 to 40 hours | Hybrid | Amsterdam

The Role
Our client is seeking a Data Management Officer to join their Data department. In this role, you will collaborate with Change, Compliance, and IT teams to manage data risks. Acting as an ambassador and advisor for Data Quality, you will contribute to building a culture of continuous improvement in Data Quality across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
As a Data Management Officer, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with Change, Compliance, and IT teams to manage data risks and changes within the agreed risk appetite.
• Defining, monitoring, and reporting on data management risk and control indicators.
• Maintaining and implementing the data governance framework and procedures.
• Assisting with and coordinating data quality issue management.
• Supporting the implementation and maintenance of business data dictionaries, data quality requirements, and controls for critical data domains.
• Assisting data stewards in identifying critical data and defining data quality rules.
• Contributing to supplier assessments, contract negotiations, and reviews of existing suppliers in the area of Data Management.
• Providing training in data management for roles specific to data governance.
• Acting as an ambassador and advisor for Data Quality and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The Team
This role is part of the Data department and reports to the Data Management Lead. The Data Management Officer will be responsible for supporting the company-wide implementation of the data governance framework and assisting with data governance activities.

About Our Client
Our client is part of a broader financial institution with an extensive client base across multiple regions. Operating from their headquarters in Amsterdam, with additional offices elsewhere, they employ over 500 professionals.

They are committed to leading by example, making bold and sustainable business decisions, providing innovative products and services, and creating an inclusive workplace. The organization plays an essential role in customers’ lives by offering solutions such as mortgages, secure savings, and personal loans.

With an enthusiastic team of approximately 200 employees from diverse nationalities at their Amsterdam office, and a strong engagement score, the company is recognized as a great place to work. Their growth ambitions are supported by a drive for fresh ideas and innovative thinking.

Experience and Skills

Experience and Knowledge:

• 1–3 years of professional experience in data management and project management.
• Knowledge of data management frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK or DCAM.

Qualifications:

• Recognized university degree in a data-related discipline.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong ability to build effective and collaborative relationships.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English (Dutch and/or German is a plus).

What’s in It for You?
In addition to being part of a great team, our client offers:

• A competitive compensation package with excellent secondary benefits.
• A 13th-month salary, paid monthly or once annually in December.
• 30 paid time off (PTO) days (240 hours) per year based on full-time employment.
• The option to exchange national holidays for other days of your choice ("Swap Days").
• A non-contributory pension scheme.
• Access to a collective medical insurance plan with discounts.
• Support for sustainable transportation through a bike purchase program.
• Sponsorship for fitness memberships to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Quarterly connection events to strengthen team relationships.

To support work-life balance, our client also offers:

• Flexible Working: Adjust your working hours to suit personal needs.
• Hybrid Working: Work from anywhere, including other EU countries.
• A Fully Equipped Home Office Setup.