Data Governance Lead

Job Description

Description At CI, we see a great place to work as one that is a safe place for everyone to have a voice, where people are empowered to take ownership over meaningful work, where there is an opportunity to grow through stretching themselves, where they can work on innovative products and projects, and where employees are supported and engaged in doing so.

WHAT YOU WILL

DO Data Governance Frameworks: Contribute to refining the priorities and scope of CI’s Data Governance program to align with business objectives. Shape processes, roles and CI’s use of technology to achieve these objectives. Metadata Management: Develop a process to manage metadata effectively, ensuring data and reporting concepts are well-documented and accessible across the organization. Curation of metadata will require Data Governance Lead to efficiently learn and understand asset management concepts, as this will be required to successfully engage with business stakeholders.

Data Classification: Work with the Privacy Office and other stakeholders to refine CI’s Data Classification and Data Access Management Standards and Policies. Work with Data Engineering and Operations stakeholders to implement data access management rules based on the standards and policies you have worked to define. Data Policies and Standards: Work with business, IT teams and the Data Governance Council to define and enforce data policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations. Data Quality Management: Recommend and lead initiatives to monitor and improve data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with data owners, stewards, and business units to promote a data governance culture. Risk and Compliance: Ensure that data governance practices comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations. Data Stewardship: Oversee data stewardship activities, ensuring data custodianship roles are clearly defined and maintained. Data Governance Tools: This role may involve evaluating, selecting, and implementing data governance tools, technologies, and methodologies that enhance data management practices.

Reporting and Metrics: Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to measure data governance program performance, data quality, and compliance with governance policies. Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver data governance training programs for business and technical stakeholders to ensure understanding and compliance with data governance practices.

WHAT YOU WILL

BRING 5+ years of experience in data management, governance, or a related field. Proven experience contributing to data governance programs.

Experience

with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, MS Purview, Informatica, Alation).

Experience

developing a Business Glossary. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across teams and communicate complex data and reporting detail effectively.

Experience

with developing training materials and conducting sessions.

Experience

gathering and collaborating with different technical teams (e.g. Cloud, dba, developers, vendor support) to resolve data issues.

Experience

in the Financial Services Industry is an asset. Education/Training Degree in information management, data science, computer science, or related field. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of industry data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA, DCAM). Strong working knowledge and understanding of SQL.

Knowledge of data privacy regulations, compliance requirements and risk management. A strong analytical mindset with the ability to efficiently deconstruct and understand complex spreadsheets, complex SQL queries and complex multi-hop data lineage. Proficient with tools and technologies including Snowflake, Oracle, Python, Jira (Agile), Visio. Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables.

Business and technical requirements documentation skills.

Experience

with governing structured and unstructured data. Ability to work within an organization based upon continuous improvement. Appreciation of the value of data as an asset and importance of data reliability. Passion for democratizing data and improving organizational data literacy.

WHAT WE OFFER

Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station. Equipment Purchase Program. Training Reimbursement. Paid Professional Designations.

Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP). Corporate Discount Program. Enhanced group benefits. Parental Leave Top–up program.

Fitness membership discounts. Volunteer paid Days. This opportunity is for an existing vacancy with the company. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $69,500 - $119,500.

Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget.

Salary

range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a bonus program. In addition, The Company offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further. Please submit your resume in confidence by clicking “Apply”. Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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