Data Governance Manager

About seQura

SeQura provides innovative, flexible and easy-to-use payments technologies that help merchants acquire, convert, and retain more customers.

We make a difference in sales performance by tailoring our solutions to different sectors, to address their unique pain points and deliver superior results in Retail, Education (EduQa), Optics (OptiQa), Repairs, and Travel.

We also empower smart shopping to consumers who seek more value, convenience, and flexibility in their shopping, with new payment experiences that allow them to save, access interest-free credit, or pay in small, comfortable installments of up to 24 months.

Born in Barcelona, seQura is a privately-owned fintech in the scaleup phase. Present in southern Europe and Latin America, we are growing above 50% CAGR and approaching 100 Million in Annual Recurring Revenue. Over 5000 businesses, almost 3 million shoppers, and 350+ employees continue to rate us as one of the most loved and trusted fintechs out there, with an NPS of 87%, a Trustpilot rating of 4.7/5, and a Glassdoor rating of 4.7/5.

The Data Governance Manager plays a critical role in leading and overseeing all Data Governance initiatives aligned with the company's strategic objectives. This position is responsible for defining and implementing the data governance framework, ensuring data quality, and managing the data catalog. It is a hands-on role that requires both strategic leadership and practical execution to drive the successful development and implementation of data governance practices.

What will you do?

• Ensure data is organized, accessible, and supports accelerated data-driven decision-making.
• Define and implement the Data Governance Framework to establish structured governance processes.
• Establish and assign roles and responsibilities related to data management, including data users, data owners, and data stewards.
• Develop and maintain the data catalog to enhance data discoverability and usability.
• Develop and execute the data quality frameworks and processes to ensure data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness across all systems. Define key quality metrics and monitoring systems, ensuring their effective implementation.
• Act as a bridge between business, functional, and technical teams, ensuring the protection of sensitive and confidential data.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, including Tech, Business, and Operations heads, to align Data Governance initiatives with business objectives.
• Design and execute the Data Governance roadmap, providing regular progress reports and insights.
• Oversee and coordinate the implementation of the Data Governance Strategy across operational units, ensuring consistency and compliance.

What you'll need

University degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Information Management, Economics, or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in implementing data governance frameworks and roadmaps, aligning and documenting data definitions, establishing data governance structures, and implementing data quality controls.

In-depth knowledge of Data Management principles, including data quality, data cataloging, and metadata management.

Experience with data quality monitoring tools and frameworks.

Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages, such as SQL and Python.

Knowledge of data modeling and data architecture.

Familiarity with AWS data governance solutions.

Strong project management skills to lead and drive data-related initiatives effectively.

Familiarity with data regulations such as GDPR and other data management requirements.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.

Fluent in English.

What we offer

We have a strong and sustainable foundation, where we provide a secure and reliable workplace. You have the freedom and trust to make the best contribution possible.

One of our most valued strengths by our employees is our fellowship and supportive culture, which fosters a sense of belonging by working closely with our values. With us, you will have challenging projects to work on and push your skills and knowledge.

In addition, we are very proud of the unique office we have, which offers a comfortable and inspiring environment to work in with everything you need.

• 23 vacation days + 2 days of free disposal per year.
• Annual budget for professional growth.
• Flexible compensation plan for transportation, restaurants, and kindergarten with Cobee.
• Health insurance discounts with Sanitas and DKV.
• Remote work.
• Office workshops and meet-ups to encourage community participation and career growth.

Moreover, we have a Wellness Program that embraces a holistic approach by covering 6 areas (occupational, physical, financial, emotional, social, environmental consciousness). Each area will include a variety of activities, and you'll be able to choose from 34 different activities that best meet your needs to configure a plan that best works for you.

Which are the next steps?

1. HR interview
2. Technical interview
3. Cultural interview

Do you want to be part of the change? Join us!