Data Governance Specialist
π Be the voice of trusted data. Join us and shape the future of data governance in banking.
π Oslo (NO) or Taastrup (DK) or Stockholm (SE) or Helsinki (FI)
β Hybrid (25% Remote)
π Assignment: 05 Sep 2025 β 28 Feb 2026
β³ Apply by: 24 Aug 2025
π Deadline: 24 August 2025
π The Opportunity
Are you passionate about turning data into trusted business value?
Our client, a leading financial institution, is looking for a Senior Data Governance Specialist / Data Steward to help strengthen their data landscape.
In this role, youβll ensure that data across the organization is reliable, secure, compliant, and business-ready. Youβll be the bridge between IT and business teamsβguiding how data is managed, accessed, and used.
π What Youβll Do
β Safeguard quality β Keep data accurate, consistent, and reliable
β Define meaning β Manage metadata, data lineage, and business definitions
β Enable governance β Enforce policies, standards, and best practices
β Control access β Set and manage the right permissions for data usage
β Ensure compliance β Align data handling with regulations and policies
β Solve problems β Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve data issues
β Collaborate widely β Partner with IT, business stakeholders, and leadership
β Build literacy β Promote a culture of data understanding and usage
π― What You Bring
Must-have skills & experience
β Strong SQL knowledge
β Hands-on with Power BI
β Experience in ETL processes & datasets
β Knowledge of data warehouse modeling
β Proven ability in troubleshooting & root cause analysis (RCA)
β Fluency in English (written & spoken)
β Relevant University degree
Nice-to-have
β Experience with Data Governance Recipe
π Contract & Location
β¦ Start date: 05 Sep 2025
β¦ End date: 28 Feb 2026
β¦ Location: Helsinki preferred; Oslo, Taastrup, or Stockholm also possible
β¦ Workload: 100%
Note: A clear credit record is required
π How to Apply
Submit your CV in English through our system, clearly highlighting your relevant skills and experience.
- Department
- Information Technology
- Role
- IT Professional
- Locations
- Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, Denmark
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Contract
- Employment level
- Executive/Senior Level
- Job location
- Oslo (NO) or Taastrup (DK) or Stockholm (SE) or Helsinki (FI)
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Senior Level

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