Consultant, Data Governance

CIBC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

MomentMakers recognition program

Job summary

CIBC is seeking an experienced Data Governance Consultant to support Personal & Business Banking data governance capabilities. You will drive governance execution, improve data quality, and ensure regulatory alignment across the enterprise.

You will engage stakeholders, manage metadata, and enable trusted data for better oversight and decision-making. This hybrid role discusses on-site/remote work during interviews.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience implementing or executing data governance in a financial institution.
• Strong analytical and technical skills with experience in big data, analytics, and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory environment and risk management in data governance.

Responsibilities

• Support evolution and execution of PBB Data Governance capabilities.
• Collaborate to improve communication, oversight, and decision-making.
• Apply data governance policies and standards to regulatory requirements.
• Engage stakeholders and drive data quality, metadata management, and data sharing.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

SQL

Python

R

Hadoop

Spark

Alteryx

Tableau

Power BI

Cognos

Data sharing

Tools

SAS

Informatica

Collibra

Purview

Tableau

Power BI

Cognos

Job description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What You'll Be Doing

As an experienced Data Governance practitioner and member of CIBC’s team, the Consultant, Data Governance is responsible for supporting the evolution and execution of Personal & Business Banking (PBB) Data Governance capabilities, resulting in improved communication, collaboration & understanding for improved business oversight and decision-making. The Consultant, Data Governance supports PBB in demonstrating appropriate Data Governance and Data Management aligned to the Enterprise defined Data Governance policy and standards. Data Governance execution and materials address Financial Institution regulatory requirements. Data Governance team members are cognizant of regulatory concerns, are comfortable proactively mitigating regulatory risk and providing timely, accurate response upon request. Key Data Governance capabilities include Metadata Management, Data Quality and Data Sharing. Execution will be supported by stakeholder and forum engagements. Our execution includes a commitment to an ongoing strategic development of the Data Governance implementation.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How You'll Succeed

• Business Effectiveness - Identify and recommend changes that enhance operations whether through technology or other processes to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
• Strategic Thinking Approach – Drive, manage and execute data and reporting projects and initiatives in alignment with CIBC Strategy while supporting the business goals, objectives and key performance indicators. Ability to think strategically about how to mobilize and engage teams across the enterprise to deliver strategic change.
• Relationship Management – Manage the relationship between the Data and Reporting and various partners throughout the bank with a high focus on client experience and partnering for shared success. Build internal and external relationships as required to help ensure we are providing the right level of service to our leadership team and business partners.
• Communication - Excellent verbal and writing skills to effectively articulate ideas and opinions that involve analysis, processes, and technology solutions to others with different disciplinary backgrounds. Ability to produce a variety of business documents that demonstrate command of language, clarity of thought and orderliness of presentation.

Who You Are

• You have relevant experience. You bring 3-5 years of experience implementing or executing data governance, preferably within a financial institution, and have worked in a regulatory environment.
• You demonstrate strong analytical and technical skills. You have experience with programming languages and modern big data, analytical, and dashboard tools such as SAS, SQL, Python, R, Hadoop, Spark, Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI, and Cognos.
• You have data science expertise. You can extract and clean large datasets, build predictive machine learning algorithms, and communicate complex technical findings to guide business strategy.
• You are a problem solver. You excel at critical thinking, independently identifying and analyzing business problems, and recommending effective solutions.
• You understand business operations. You have knowledge of retail banking, marketing, and contact center/phone channel businesses, and can navigate the integration and interdependencies across lines of business.
• You are an effective communicator. You produce clear, organized business documents and express yourself well verbally, adapting tone, style, and structure for your audience.
• You are skilled in data management and reporting. You have experience using tools like Collibra, Informatica, or Purview. You track progress, conduct data analysis, communicate performance, execution, and risk metrics.
• You have a risk mitigation mindset and Agile experience. You design processes with risk mitigation in mind, support audits and exams, and have delivered results within an Agile Delivery Framework.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.
• Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What You Need To Know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [e-mail]
• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.
• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).
• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 11th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Business Effectiveness, Communication, Data Mining, Data Reporting, Decision Making, Machine Learning (ML), Metrics Analysis, Process Improvements, Reporting and Analysis, Statistical Analysis