Risk Consultant

BCBS 239 Expert (Banking Risk & Data Governance)

Location: Belgium

Language: English

Role Type: Senior Regulatory & Risk Data Expert

Role Summary

We are seeking a BCBS 239 Expert with strong experience in banking risk management , data governance , and regulatory compliance . The role focuses on strengthening risk data aggregation, improving risk reporting capabilities, and ensuring compliance with BCBS 239 principles across the organisation. This position requires deep knowledge of risk frameworks, regulatory expectations, and data management within financial services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation’s BCBS 239 implementation and compliance initiatives .
• Assess current risk data aggregation and risk reporting capabilities, identifying gaps against BCBS 239 principles.
• Collaborate with risk, IT, and data teams to design and implement improvements to risk data quality, accuracy, and timeliness .
• Develop and maintain risk data governance frameworks , policies, standards, and controls.
• Provide subject matter expertise on banking risk methodologies (credit, market, operational, liquidity).
• Support creation of risk reports, dashboards, and metrics for regulatory and internal stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison during regulator interactions, audits, and BCBS 239 assessments .
• Drive continuous improvements in risk data architecture, lineage, controls, and reporting processes .
• Stay updated on regulatory trends, supervisory expectations, and BCBS 239 best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong, practical knowledge of BCBS 239 principles and regulatory expectations.
• Expertise across banking risk domains: credit risk, market risk, operational risk, liquidity risk .
• Hands-on experience with risk data aggregation (RDA) , risk reporting , and data quality management .
• Strong understanding of data governance , data architecture, metadata, and risk data controls.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience with regulators and internal audit .
• Prior experience in banking or financial services , particularly in risk, regulatory programmes, or data governance roles.