Data Governance Analyst

Matrix-International Financial Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Global Services is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to advance data governance initiatives for capital markets clients. The role focuses on data quality, lineage, and metadata management, serving as the Collibra SME with hands-on configuration and administration responsibilities.

The candidate will work with data owners, stewards, and technologists to design governance processes, define business glossaries, and support regulatory reporting through traceable data lineage and quality

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of data governance or data quality experience, with capital markets exposure.
• Hands-on experience configuring Collibra Data Governance Center (workflows, asset model).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support design and operation of data governance processes across data quality, lineage, and metadata/glossary management.
• Define and maintain business glossary terms, data domains, and data element definitions with business and tech stakeholders.
• Document end-to-end data lineage from source systems through transformation and consumption layers for regulatory reporting needs.
• Configure Collibra workflows for glossary approval, data quality issue management, and lineage certification.

Skills

Data governance

Collibra

Data quality

Data lineage

Metadata management

Capital markets

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Collibra Data Governance Center

Job description

Toronto Canada · Full-time · SeniorAbout The PositionMatrix Global Services is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to support data governance initiatives for capital markets clients. This role is responsible for advancing core data management principals — data quality, data lineage, and business glossary/metadata management — and will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on the Collibra platform. The ideal candidate combines hands-on Collibra configuration and administration experience with a working knowledge of capital markets data (trade, reference, position, and risk data) and the regulatory context that drives governance requirements in financial services.Key ResponsibilitiesData Governance & Data Management• Support the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of data governance processes covering data quality, data lineage, and metadata/glossary management.• Define and maintain business glossary terms, data domains, and data element definitions in partnership with business and technology stakeholders.• Document and maintain end-to-end data lineage from source systems through transformation and consumption layers, supporting traceability and regulatory reporting needs.• Design and monitor data quality rules, scorecards, and dashboards; investigate data quality issues and drive remediation with data owners and stewards.• Support data stewardship operating models, including roles, responsibilities, and escalation workflows for data owners, stewards, and custodians.• Contribute to policies, standards, and procedures for data governance aligned to regulatory expectations (e.g., BCBS 239, SR 11-7, CCAR, MiFID II) relevant to capital markets.Collibra Platform (SME)• Serve as the SME for Collibra Data Governance Center, including workflow configuration, asset model design, and platform administration.• Build and maintain Collibra workflows for glossary approval, data quality issue management, and lineage certification.• Configure and maintain Collibra Data Quality & Observability integrations, including scanning, profiling, and rule authoring.• Integrate Collibra with source systems and metadata providers (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, ETL/ELT pipelines) to automate lineage and technical metadata capture.• Manage Collibra domains, communities, roles, and permissions; support user onboarding, training, and platform adoption.• Partner with Collibra and internal technology teams to evaluate new platform capabilities and recommend enhancements.Stakeholder Engagement & Delivery• Work directly with capital markets client stakeholders (data owners, compliance, risk, technology) to gather requirements and translate them into governance solutions.• Prepare governance documentation, training materials, and status reporting for client and internal leadership audiences.• Support engagement delivery in a consulting environment, including participation in proposals, discovery workshops, and client presentations as needed.Required Qualifications• 3–6+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or data quality roles, with direct experience in capital markets or broader financial services.• Hands-on SME-level experience configuring and administering Collibra Data Governance Center (workflows, asset model, Data Quality & Observability).• Strong working knowledge of core data governance principals: data quality frameworks, metadata management, business glossary development, and data lineage documentation.• Familiarity with capital markets data domains (trade, position, reference/security master, counterparty, risk) and related regulatory drivers.• Experience partnering with data owners, stewards, and technology teams to operationalize governance processes.• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical governance concepts into business-outcome language for client stakeholders.Preferred Qualifications• Collibra certification(s) (e.g., Collibra Ranger, Collibra Certified Data Steward/Admin).• Experience with modern data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, or Dataiku, and their integration with Collibra for automated lineage/metadata capture.• Exposure to regulatory data programs (BCBS 239, CCAR, SR 11-7, MiFID II, or similar) in a banking or capital markets environment.• Prior experience in a consulting or professional services environment supporting enterprise clients.• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Information Systems, Finance, Data/Computer Science, or equivalent experience).Matrix is a global, dynamic, and fast‑growing technology services and consulting company with over 17,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 2001, Matrix has grown through significant organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, executing some of the largest and most impactful technology projects in the market.We specialize in the design, development, and implementation of advanced technologies, software solutions, and digital products. Our services include infrastructure and consulting, IT outsourcing and offshore delivery, training and assimilation programs, and acting as a trusted implementation and delivery partner for the world’s leading software vendors.With deep expertise across both the private and public sectors—spanning Finance, Telecom, Healthcare, Hi‑Tech, Education, Defense, and Security—Matrix serves a strong customer base in Israel alongside a continuously expanding global client portfolio.At Matrix, our people are at the heart of our success. We are a community of talented, creative, and dedicated professionals who are passionate about innovation and excellence. We actively attract, develop, and retain top talent, recognizing that every employee’s contribution is critical to our continued growth and future success.Matrix’s success is built on a challenging and engaging work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities. We foster a diverse, inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and growth—together.Join the winning team. Be challenged, grow your career, and enjoy the journey in a highly respected global organization.To learn more, visit: www.matrix-ifs.comEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Matrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. Matrix is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees, providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. 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