Consultant - Enterprise Data & Records

Our client, a top banking client in Canada, is looking to hire a Consultant - Enterprise Data & Records for their team with an initial 12-month contract which is renewable. This role is currently hybrid for their Toronto office.

This role is accountable for providing business services and consultative support on the identification, retention, and disposition of records and data. As part of the Enterprise Data and Records Management Office (EDRMO), the successful candidate will proactively analyze, recommend, and implement enhancements to the EDRMO's governance framework and processes, clearly communicate rationale, and negotiate solutions that will enhance operational effectiveness, and support enterprise-wide data and records management initiatives. Assigned projects are expected to be implemented in an effective manner through collaboration with a diverse team to create and build flexible, innovative solutions that deliver business value.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Policy Implementation and Advocacy: Promote awareness and adoption of records management concepts and requirements across the organization. Engage business partners to ensure the consistent application of records-related policies, standards, and best practices.
2. Governance Framework Development: Develop and enhance the Enterprise Data and Records Management Office's governance framework to align with business needs, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements.
3. Innovation in Records Management: Identify and prioritize opportunities for records management innovation, working collaboratively with business, technology, and data teams to ensure compliance while delivering value to stakeholders.
4. Consultation and Strategic Advice: Provide expert guidance to business units on the design and implementation of records management solutions. Prepare reports to inform leadership about the status of records-related projects, risks, and opportunities.
5. Operational Process Enhancement: Analyze, recommend, and implement process improvements for records services to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with risk, compliance, and technology teams to optimize workflows and solutions.
6. Partnership Building and Leadership: Build and maintain strong partnerships with business SMEs, leaders, and governance groups to ensure enterprise-wide compliance with records management practices. Act as a role model by championing organizational values and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Must Have:

• 1+ years' experience managing programs within FI
• Records management

Nice to Have:

• Ability to navigate difficult conversations
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Tech Savvy
• Strong communication skills
• Relationship management mindset

If you are interested in this opportunity, kindly send your resume in MS Word format to fouzan@ifgpr.com today!