Director, Data Governance

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What you'll be doing

Capital Markets Risk Management (CMRM) maintains multiple systems which ingest data from upstream internal, and external sources, as well as derive and calculate data for use within both CMRM’s daily function, and for other purposes within the wider bank. Data Governance is a critical part of CIBC’s strategic objectives over the coming years, with a project in flight to enhance existing data governance tools towards an enterprise-wide approach. Effective data governance requires a detailed understanding of both the data that CMRM uses, and the systems that the bank has in place.

The Director, Data Governance will ensure that CMRM achieve and maintain compliance with the enterprise standards for data governance; in addition, they will define and implement requirements at a CMRM level to ensure that data governance processes continue to support CMRM’s operational and reporting objectives. The Director will partner with colleagues across Risk Management, Capital Markets and Technology partners to ensure that CMRM’s systems and processes implement appropriate data governance and provide adequate visibility of data issues to CMRM stakeholders. In addition, the Director will lead tracking and path to resolution of all data and data governance related issues observed in CMRM’s systems that require resolution either within CMRM or by upstream stakeholders.Finally, the Director will have a detailed understanding of the data systems used by Capital Markets Risk Management groups at both operational and logical levels and leverage that understanding to propose enhancements to data governance tools.
- At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote._

How you'll succeed
- Data Governance
- Work with Data governance partners (the Enterprise/Risk Data Management Office) to ensure that CMRM’s data is compliant with all applicable regulatory and internal requirements, and that systems and processes are implemented in support of CIBC’s data governance requirements
- Business Partnership
- Partner with operational data teams within CMRM to ensure data governance tools support their daily processes, and that they identify, track, and resolve data issues appropriately; Collaborate with CMRM’s Solutions teams and their Technology partners to design and prioritize enhancements in support of data governance requirements both to support CMRM objectives and Enterprise requirements.
- Project Management
- Engage with ‘business as usual’ streams and project initiatives to ensure that intra-system data sharing is appropriately documented and controlled Facilitate annual review of existing data-sharing documentation between systems and users, and ensure currency, completeness, and re-approvals (e.g. for SLA’s) Ensure that Data governance is visible to all stakeholders, both in terms of issues and in ongoing quality through daily operations.
- Leadership
- The incumbent in this role will be a thought leader within the organization regarding data governance, and will be involved in conversations regarding the best approaches to maintaining systems that allow CIBC to comply with all pertinent international regulations. Encourage and support the technical skill development of the Market Risk and Credit Risk Data teams as applicable to Data Governance. Attend and present at regular Data and Systems fora with appropriate teams, to ensure appropriate issue tracking and resolution.

Who you are
- You can demonstrate experience and knowledge of risk and derivatives systems, including common attributes, methodologies and issues
- You give meaning to data. Experience with SQL and basic scripting ability. It is an asset to have knowledge of BCBS239 data aggregation principles and their meaning to. Understanding of best-practice physical and logical database design. Some knowledge of derivatives valuation models and risk measurement models
- You love to learn. Providing effective communication skills, especially in technical areas as well as past experience in running small to medium scale projects. Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results. You are effective as a team leader with the ability to manage the team's workload while ensuring work quality rema