Senior Data Governance Officer

Company Description

Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide.

Natixis in Portugal is part of the Global Financial Services division, where it applies technology for the development of financial expertise in its two global business lines – Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management – and, transversally, for the entities of Groupe BPCE.

The Centre of Expertise, based in Porto, currently has more than 2,400 employees from over 30 nationalities, organised in three main departments: Information Technology, Banking Support Activities and Compliance. These teams work in an integrated, inclusive and transversal way, supporting and creating value for all the business lines and platforms of the group. The project in Porto is one of the biggest investments in Human Resources ever made by Groupe BPCE worldwide.

A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company’s mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

In 2024, Top Employers Institute has awarded Natixis in Portugal the Top Employer Portugal accreditation for the second time. This certification recognizes excellence in people practices, following the example of our head office, in France, who was certified Top Employer France for the eight year in a row.

Job Description

Team presentation and main goal:

As part of the Finance Direction, you will integrate the Financial Data Integrity department (FDI) which oversees the labelling of financial data for CIB activities of Natixis (balance sheet and off-balance sheet).

You will join a team of 6 people in Porto.

As a Senior Data Governance Officer, of a major French banking institution with international dimension, you will:

• Support Data Management initiatives for Internal & Regulatory framework toward improvement of the quality of reports produced by Natixis CIB;

• Participate in the Data monitoring for CIB activities (Financing, Global market, etc.)

You will be in contact with the other teams of FDI, internal Finance partners and Finance IT teams.

Main tasks and goals:

As a Senior Data Governance Officer, your primary tasks will be:

1- Data Systems and Analytics:

• Develop solutions for data extraction, exploration, and transformation using SQL and other technologies;
• Interface between business line and IT to translate business requirements into data sources and queries, supporting the creation of KPI metrics for dashboards;
• Design and implement data architectures, along with new dashboards, to enhance business intelligence capabilities;
• Manage and improve the use of data visualization tools like Power BI, ensuring the effective presentation of data to stakeholders;.
• Own the creation and maintenance of scheduled reporting, including Power BI dashboards, to regularly inform business decisions.

2-  Requirements and Coordination:

• Oversee the full lifecycle of business requirements, from elicitation and analysis to documentation, management, and solution translation;
• Plan and conduct workshops, interviews, and prototyping sessions to collect, clarify, and confirm business requirements;
• Coordinate with Finance IT to monitor and prioritize the remediation plans and overall business requirements;
• Ensure the effective coordination and implementation of financial issues remediation with relevant committees and IT teams.

3- Data Governance and Strategy (Technical View & Impact):

• Participate in the coordination of the Data Domain Office (DDO) network for finance, including involvement in framework committees and data quality frameworks for projects regarding all technical request;
• Contribute to the strategic planning of DM roadmap, aiming to align data management practices with business objectives regarding the technical impact.

4- Monitoring and Collaboration:

• Monitor the implementation of business requirements and data strategies in collaboration with IT teams.
• Support the management and enhancement of data visualization and BI solutions, fostering a culture of data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate with various teams to promote cross-functional unity and ensure the seamless integration of technical data insights into business processes.

Additional information:

You will be part of a bi-localised team with a local manager and a functional manager Paris based, with regular interactions Paris team.

The ability to develop a network within the various teams of the Natixis ecosystem, and an aptitude for collaborative and group work are key factors of success in this position.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Math, Data Analytics, Data Science or Data Engineering;
• Data Management and Governance;
• BCBS 239;
• Banking environment, regulations, and products;
• Data Analyst, with expertise in data visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau;
• Data manipulation using DAX, M, Excel, SQL, and Python;
• Synthesize complex datasets into clear visualizations and dashboards;
• Big Data environments and technical tools for data analysis;
• English (mandatory) and French (as a plus).

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills;
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities;
• Curious, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Teamwork orientation and coaching skills to foster a collaborative atmosphere.

Only CV´s in English will be considered.

Additional Information

At Natixis, we are committed to fostering a working environment where each and every one of our people is treated with dignity and respect and where every voice is heard. Our differences make us collectively stronger and are a source of fulfilment, innovation and performance.

In the framework of its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policy, Natixis in Portugal has implemented a Blind CV Screening process, with the purpose of reducing hiring bias. A blind CV excludes any personal details which refer to the applicant’s gender, age or ethnicity. When applying for our positions, please submit a blind CV, that is, with no picture, name, gender, age, nationality, ethnicity and address. Your personal statement, work experience, courses and certifications, education, skills and contact information is what matters to us.

#MuchMoreThanJustAJob

Early morning. Campo 24 de Agosto. In 4 minutes, you are clocking in at the office. Start your day having breakfast with the Team and grab fresh fruit on the way to your seat, in one of Porto’s most typical neighborhoods. This Purple Day is going to be a busy one: daily meeting ensuring all team members are on the same page regarding work status, priorities and blockers, language class and, just after, a Talent Management meeting with your manager, discussing your career path. 

Lunch break. Today, your Team is onboarding newcomers, but also welcoming French colleagues: the perfect excuse to walk downtown and bond over a francesinha. When returning, inhale nature and peace of mind in Natixis Urban Garden (look at the crops; ready to harvest!). 

Back inside. Brainstorming session on a new, exciting project in our disruptive and immersive Manaus Village. The afternoon went flying (tasks, meetings, some jokes with your teammates). End it on a high note: celebrating cultural diversity with a Diwali, the Indian festival of lights. 

Tomorrow, you attend a conference led by influential speakers in your industry and, the day after, you will work from home, benefitting from some focus time to complete that report and soft skills course on LinkedIn Learning. Once you are done with your work for the day, strike the right note playing with Natixis band or be part of a board games session. If that is too steady for you, meet your colleagues to catch some waves or sail the Douro river during golden hour.