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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Product Owner - **Company:** OPTIMUS IT SERVICES - **Location:** Brussel, Belgium - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Information Systems, Data as a Services, Data Governance, Data Systems, Meta-Data Management, Power BI, SQL Databases, Working Model 2D, Enterprise Data Management, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5831515670 ## About the Role * Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in Data, Product Management, Business Analysis, Financial Security or a related domain. * Strong hands-on experience with Data Products, Data Governance, Data Modelling and Data Quality Management. * Proven experience in Agile Product Ownership, including Product Backlog Management, prioritization and Agile delivery. * Good understanding of SQL and data analysis concepts, enterprise data platforms and data-driven solutions. * Strong knowledge of Financial Security, particularly KYC, AML, Sanctions & Embargo processes. * Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional project leadership, preferably in a banking or financial services environment. * Experience working within a regulatory environment and translating business/regulatory requirements into data solutions. * Knowledge of Azure Data Platform, Data Mesh/Data Fabric, Power BI, Metadata Management, MDM or Data Catalog solutions is an advantage. * Strong strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to operate at both high-level product strategy and detailed delivery level. * Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders without formal authority. * Fluent English is mandatory. Professional working proficiency in Dutch and/or French is preferred. * Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Information Systems or equivalent experience. * Hybrid working model: approximately 50% onsite / 50% remote in Belgium. ## Description * Define and own the vision, strategy, roadmap and governance for the Financial Security Data Product supporting KYC, AML, Sanctions and Embargo processes. * Act as the key bridge between Financial Security, Data, IT, Risk, Compliance and Business teams, aligning business, regulatory and technology priorities. * Collect, challenge, prioritize and consolidate business use cases into a common product backlog and define functional requirements with business and data specialists. * Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Data Product in an Agile environment, working closely with Data Services and implementation teams. * Lead Agile ceremonies, product planning, roadmap execution and delivery follow-up while ensuring alignment with business expectations. * Define and implement a comprehensive Data Quality framework, including completeness, accuracy, consistency, timeliness and reliability KPIs, dashboards and controls. * Drive the resolution of data quality issues and coordinate continuous improvements across business and technology teams. * Ensure the Data Product is reusable, scalable and aligned with enterprise data architecture and governance standards. * Promote adoption of the Data Product across the organization and identify new opportunities for data-driven Financial Security capabilities. * Provide regular reporting on progress, risks, dependencies and delivery status to senior stakeholders. ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Python Data Visualization @ Deepnote (w/ PyViz overview)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/113-python-data-visualization-deepnote-w-pyviz-overview) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)