Director, Data Strategy, Information Management & Governance

Canadian Bankers Association; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial organization is seeking a Director, Data Strategy to execute its data governance and information management strategy. This full-time role involves developing comprehensive data strategies aligned with business objectives, overseeing AI ethics, and establishing governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership in data stewardship, promote data literacy, and ensure compliance with regulations. This position offers an opportunity to lead a team and collaborate across the organization to enhance data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience leading data strategy and governance initiatives in a complex organization.
• Proven track record in AI-driven data practices and compliance.
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive enterprise data strategy.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on data governance and AI ethics.
• Establish and maintain data governance frameworks and policies.

Skills

Data governance

AI ethics

Data stewardship

Data quality management

Advanced analytics

Job description

The Director, Data Strategy, Information Management & Governance reports to the Vice President, Strategic Planning, Engagement & Analytics and is responsible for developing and executing the enterprise-wide strategy for data governance, information management, and AI-driven data practices. This role ensures that data is treated as a strategic asset, enabling trusted insights, regulatory compliance, and ethical AI adoption across the organization. The Director provides enterprise leadership on data governance, information lifecycle management, and data-enabled innovation. The Director will lead a team of data analysts and collaborate with technology, and business leaders across the organization to establish data frameworks, policies, and standards for data governance and responsible AI usage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive enterprise data strategy aligned with organizational priorities, regulatory expectations, and the evolving needs of members and stakeholders
• Define and implement the roadmap for the enterprise data and information management aligned with business strategy and objectives
• Champion a culture of data stewardship and literacy across the organization
• Serve as a trusted advisor on data governance and AI ethics to senior leadership
• Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, policies, and standards for data quality, metadata, master data, and lifecycle management
• Oversee data classification, retention, and compliance with applicable CBA policies
• Drive adoption of data cataloging and lineage tools to ensure transparency and traceability
• Develop and enforce policies for responsible AI data usage, such as fairness, bias mitigation, and explainability
• Implement monitoring processes for AI-driven decisions to maintain accountability and compliance
• Collaborate with the Information Technology team to define standards for data preparation, labeling, and information generation
• Partner with IT, Strategy, Analytics, and other stakeholders to align data governance with technology platforms, processes and business needs
• Provide guidance on data architecture and integration strategies to support advanced analytics and AI initiatives
• Define KPIs for data governance maturity and AI compliance and develop dashboards to measure progress in data governance, data quality, and AI compliance
• Report progress to executive leadership and regulatory bodies as required

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Information Services