Data Governance Specialist

100 King Street West Toronto Ontario,M5X 1A1

Reporting to the Head, People & Culture Data Governance, this Manager role will work closely with Data Management Leads, Technology and other key partners to support the implementation of data management practices to enable robust data quality and reduce overall data risk.

Creating a culture where data is managed as a valuable corporate asset, the role requires the ability to establish collaborative working relationships to manage metadata and data flows that enable data usage, and impact analysis for critical business decision-making, regulatory reporting, and operational uses. For the improvement and ongoing maintenance of data quality, the Manager will perform data analysis and quality measurement to ensure data meets stakeholder guidelines.

Join us on our journey to enable a best-in-class Data Governance function

**Responsibilities**:

- Provides support on data management process implementation and sustainment activities to ensure stakeholder awareness and adoption of data governance in work including, but not limited to, development of business tools and end-use procedure documentation.
- Supports the management of BMO’s data as a key asset that facilitates effective decision making.
- Analyzes structured and unstructured data to support the design and development of a business / group curated data model.
- Contributes to the development of business/group data strategies and data governance policies, procedures, and programs.
- Develops data solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
- Manages and supports the expansion of Data and Records inventories.
- Provides advice and guidance on implementation of effective, future-ready data solutions.
- Identifies and implements the optimum means to collect, process, analyze and report on information and ensure ongoing accuracy, integrity, and security.
- Ensures policies, procedures and critical Data Governance documentation remains secure, accessible, and allows for audit efficiency.
- Supports the timely resolution of operating/technical problems.
- Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
- Builds effective relationships with stakeholders and ensures ongoing alignment.
- Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives.
- Monitors and reports on data management requirements and compliance issues, impacts and resolution status.
- Supports the assessment, root cause analysis, and formulating proposed solutions/remediation strategies to improve data quality.
- Escalates data and compliance issues as identified.
- Conducts needs assessments, identifies gaps and provides suggestions to improve and streamline data management processes based on operational insights.
- Documents and maintains operational procedures and processes for data management practices.
- Supports the creation of stakeholder communications in support of data management process implementation.
- Performs quality assurance activities to ensure handling, storage, and collection of data complies with Bank Policy and regulatory requirements.
- Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
- Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
- Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

**Qualifications**:

- 4+ years of Data Management & Governance experience in complex, enterprise environments.
- High technical proficiency, and skilled in working with BI tools such as Power BI, relational databases, Netezza, Hadoop-based and AWS frameworks.
- Familiarity with Enterprise Data Management tools - Informatica or Alation preferred.
- Experience leading projects and change management initiatives.
- Financial Institution (FI) experience an asset.
- Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
- Data driven decision making - In-depth.

**Salary**:
$74,800.00 - $138,600.00

**Pay Type**:
Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

**About Us**

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

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