Corporate Data Governance Specialist - (H/F)

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield develops and operates a portfolio of sustainable, premium mixed-use real estate assets in the most dynamic cities in Europe and the United States.

Reinvent Being Together: Driven by our purpose, we are committed to accelerating urban regeneration and helping to rethink the way we live together in cities by creating and operating sustainable and unique places that reinvent the way we live together. At the heart of our destinations, we imagine distinctive and inspiring experiences that create new opportunities for exchange and connection between our visitors and brands.

A sustainable approach: Sustainable development is at the heart of our business. We are leaders in our sector and, as such, we are determined to continue to actively contribute to the environmental transition of cities towards carbon neutrality.

Together at URW: The Group's 2,000 employees work together to imagine and operate sustainable destinations that put users at the heart of everything they do and act as catalysts for the vitality of the areas in which they are located.

We are currently looking for:

Master Data Officer – (H/F/NB)

Permanent contract

What we offer

The Master Data Officer is a pivotal figure in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the Group’s master data (such as Chart of Accounts, Cost Centers, Profit Centers, etc.). This role manages the creation, maintenance, and governance of master data across all business units, and oversees roles and authorizations to ensure alignment with corporate policies and compliance standards.

🚩 What will your daily life be like?

• Master Data Governance

• Develop and implement strategies for master data management, including defining data standards and overseeing data governance policies

• Own the creation and ongoing maintenance of centrally controlled master data entities (e.g., Chart of Accounts, Cost Centers, Profit Centers).

• Design, update, and manage forms for master data management via internal service platforms (e.g., creation and change request forms).

• Create, maintain, and regularly review business process guides, glossaries, and supporting documentation to ensure consistent group-wide data standards.

• Roles & Authorizations Management

• Review and validate requests for creation or modification of system roles, ensuring alignment with the core model and authorization matrices.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive segregation of duties (SoD) matrix for all system roles, periodically reviewing to identify and mitigate conflicts or risks.

• Conduct regular compliance checks and risk assessments on roles and authorizations, proposing and implementing corrective actions as needed

• Stakeholder Engagement & Support

• Serve as the central point of contact for all matters related to master data and roles/authorizations management at the corporate level.

• Liaise with business units, IT, and compliance teams to ensure master data and authorization structures support business needs and regulatory requirements.

• Provide training and guidance on master data procedures and roles/authorizations best practices.

• Process Excellence & Data Quality

• Ensure data quality, process controls, and reporting are maintained at high standards across all master data items

• Rationalize and standardize reports, dashboards, and KPIs to facilitate decision-making and compliance.

• Oversee the use of master data depositories for analysis and reporting.

• Continuous Improvement

• Monitor KPIs and internal controls to ensure quality, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and proactively adapt data management practices to evolving business needs

The role may also involve supporting process deep-dives, workshops, and harmonization roadmaps for finance transformation projects

Why Join Us?

Become a key driver of data integrity and security at the heart of our organization, supporting critical business processes and compliance at group level in our Finance Transformation journey.

🚩 You are the right person for this position if :

Must have

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in master data management, data governance, or roles and authorizations management within a corporate environment.

• Strong understanding of ERP or master data management systems and principles of role-based access control.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain process documentation, guides, and compliance matrices.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities

♦️ What should I expect regarding the recruitment process?

Our goal is to offer you a fast and diverse process that will give you a 360-degree view of the Group so that you can move forward in an informed manner. Our ambition is to offer you a transparent and supportive process that is constructive regardless of the outcome of the discussions!

• First interview with the recruiter
• Second interview with the manager
• Third interview with the director of business transformation
• Final stage: accepting the opportunity and onboarding

📍Localisation

Paris HQ