Consultant, Data Governance Adherence

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Data Governance Specialist to support and oversee data governance practices. You will champion data quality management, build metadata practices, and collaborate with stakeholders. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in data governance and hold a relevant Bachelor's degree. This role offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility in work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee share purchase plan

Defined benefit pension plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in data governance, metadata management, and data quality management.
• Proficiency with data repositories and analytical tools.
• Collaborative skills with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support and oversee data governance adherence across the organization.
• Promote strong metadata management practices.
• Implement robust data quality management practices.

Skills

Data governance frameworks

Metadata management

Data quality management

Project management

Analytical tools (Excel, SharePoint)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Management or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Data Governance, you will play a critical role in supporting and overseeing data governance adherence across the organization. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the execution and validation of enterprise data governance controls, with a focus on metadata management, and data quality management in alignment with control testing procedures, as well as activities supporting identification and oversight of data themed deficiencies and mitigation progress. You will collaborate with business units and stakeholders to ensure consistent and effective implementation of data governance practices and support the continuous improvement of the Enterprise Data Governance program.

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

• Champion Data Governance Adherence- Apply your expertise in data governance frameworks, policies, and standards to support and effectively challenge data governance activities across the enterprise. Encourage consistent application of data governance practices and help drive alignment with enterprise objectives and evolving regulatory requirements. Contribute to the ongoing evaluation and enhancement of data governance processes in collaboration with business units.
• Build and Promote Strong Metadata Management Practices- Promote and implement best practices for the creation, documentation, and ongoing maintenance of metadata—including data dictionaries and business glossaries—to support enterprise data discovery and understanding. Collaborate with data governance teams across the organization to ensure metadata management activities consistently align with CIBC’s enterprise standards and evolving industry requirements. Assess and enhance the quality, completeness, and accessibility of metadata resources by reviewing practices, identifying improvement opportunities, and providing expert guidance on the management of business, technical, and operational metadata as well as data lineage.
• Drive Consistency and Excellence in Data Quality Management- Advocate for and implement robust data quality management practices, ensuring proactive monitoring, measurement, and remediation of data quality issues in alignment with CIBC’s enterprise standards and key data quality dimensions. Support the development, oversight, and automation of data quality strategies and controls across business lines, enabling consistent evaluation and reporting of data quality metrics and compliance. Collaborate with data governance teams to drive continuous improvement in data quality management, promote root cause analysis and remediation, and ensure alignment with evolving business and regulatory requirements.
• Support Control Testing and Stakeholder Collaboration - Plan and conduct control testing of data governance practices across the organization to ensure alignment with enterprise policies and standards. Assess and report on the effectiveness of governance controls implemented, leveraging oversight tools to provide clear, actionable insights. Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to communicate findings, share best practices, and drive ongoing improvements in data governance.
• Facilitate Data theme Deficiency Oversight and Remediation- Support the identification and tracking of data-themed deficiencies across the organization. Partner with business units to monitor mitigation progress and promote timely remediation. Help ensure that deficiency oversight and remediation activities are aligned with enterprise standards and support continuous improvement.

Who You Are

• You have 3-5 years of experience in data governance, metadata management, data quality management, control testing, risk management and compliance, with a strong risk mindset. Experience supporting data governance programs across the enterprise is highly valued. You demonstrate proficiency with data repositories and analytical tools, such as Excel, SharePoint, and Purview, and familiarity with SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms is considered an asset. You have a proven ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and can convey complex concepts in a clear and professional manner. You are adept at project management, change management, and contributing to ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
• You give meaning to data. You possess a strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data management best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Management, Data Management, Business Administration) or equivalent experience.
• You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines effectively.
• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity. You demonstrate excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with attention to detail in documentation and validation.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you 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.

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]
• 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 tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). 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, 21st Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5