Senior Data Specialist (m/f/d)

We are currently looking for a Senior Data Specialist (m/f/d) for our client in Austria

Start: May 2026 
End: ca. 30.09.2026
Volume: fulltime – ca. 100Man days
Location: Remote & Vienna / Head Office (3days onsite/2 days remote)

Tasks: 
• You analyze existing data sources, data flows and data quality across the platforms used by clients Research 
• You assess data vendors and external offerings and support vendor selection decisions 
• You identify gaps, redundancies and quick wins in existing data setups 
• You collaborate closely with internal data, IT and analytics teams 
• You define data models, KPIs and data requirements together with the business units 
• You support specifications, development of taxonomies and Proofs of Concept (PoCs) in close 
   cooperation with the business units 
• You accompany implementation from concept to productive usage, including alignment on scope 
   changes and priorities 
• You support the implementation of data governance models 
• You ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, Group standards and constraints 
• You moderate data workshops and requirement sessions 
• You prepare decision documents and take responsibility for escalation in case of goal, scope or governance conflicts 

Experience / Skills: 
• 8+ years professional experience in data projects 
• Very strong understanding of data architectures and analytics setups 
• Professional experience as Data Consultant, Data Product Consultant and/or Data Governance 
  Consultant 
• Ability to connect Research strategy, workflows and data infrastructure projects 
• Experience with the full data product lifecycle, handover to operations and clear ownership models • You are a versatile team player that enjoys collaboration but also solves problems on its own 
• You demonstrated ability to build processes that support data transformation, data structures, metadata, dependency and workflow management 
• You are familiar with agile working methods 
• You maybe have experience in a financial or banking environment 
• You maybe have knowledge of financial, economic and market indicators 
• You maybe are familiar with common data vendors (e.g. Bloomberg, FactSet, LSEG) 

Soft skills 
• High communication and alignment skills across business and IT 
• Structured working approach and strong problem?solving skills 
• Fluent English; German or another CEE language is appreciated, but not mandatory.