Data & AI Governance Consultant – German Projects

Role Overview

• Data & AI Governance Consultant, you will play a key role in shaping and embedding the Data & AI operating model and governance framework across the organization.
• You will work closely with data owners, data stewards, platform teams, and key stakeholders to ensure data is managed as a strategic asset, in line with regulatory, compliance, and business needs.
• Developing and enforcing data governance frameworks, policies, and standards
• Supporting the implementation of data stewardship and data ownership models across domains
• Collaborating with data owners, stewards, and platform teams to ensure consistent governance practices
• Driving adoption of data governance tools (e.g. Collibra, Alation, Informatica)
• Monitoring compliance with data governance policies and supporting audits or regulatory reporting
• Promoting data literacy and awareness through trainings, documentation, and community engagement
• Contributing to innovation management initiatives within the Data & AI organization
• Preparing clear and structured presentations and reporting dashboards for senior stakeholders for senior stakeholders

Requirements

• Completed university degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or a comparable field; candidates with an interdisciplinary background (e.g. business combined with technology, digital transformation, payments, or financial services) are also welcome
• 3 + years of relevant professional experience, ideally in financial services, consulting, banking, payments, fintech, or a related financial environment
• Experience with Data & AI operating models and data governance
• Understanding of data stewardship, data ownership, and governance frameworks including defining roles, responsibilities, and accountability structures across business domains
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders (data owners, stewards, platform/engineering teams) to align and embed governance practices across the organization
• Hands-on or coordination experience with data governance tools (Collibra, Alation, Informatica or similar) including driving tool adoption and onboarding across teams
• Experience contributing to or driving innovation initiatives within a Data & AI organization (e.g., AI governance, emerging data management practices, process automation)
• Experience monitoring data governance compliance, including supporting internal/external audits, regulatory reporting, and policy adherence tracking
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear presentations and documentation
• Proactive, structured, and collaborative mindset
• Experience using German at B2-C1 level and English at C1 level in a professional environment.

Tech Stack

• Informatica

Benefits

• Career experience from large transformation projects for multinational clients.
• Working in German – most of our colleagues are native speakers.
• 45,000 benefit points for sports, meal vouchers, pharmacy, or cultural experiences.
• High-end Ultrabook and iPhone with unlimited data.
• Paid time off: 25 days, 3 wellbeing days, and up to 2 extra "Christmas" days off.
• Flexible work schedule or occasional work from home.
• Regular professional training in various areas – business, technical, and soft skills, through the Digital Upskilling Academy or our Technology communities, where we hold various training sessions.
• We have six communities, where we learn about specific topics – Self-Mastery, Innovations and Start-up Development, Data Management, Digital Strategy, SAP, AI.
• Support from more experienced colleagues in the team, or even a buddy to help you along the way.
• Regular feedback on your work, also consultation with a coach with whom you can address your further development and career direction.