Senior manager, data governance

BMO Financial Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 92,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking financial institution as a Senior Manager in Data Governance, where you will lead enterprise-wide initiatives to enhance data quality and compliance. This hybrid role requires a strategic thinker who excels in navigating complex regulatory environments and engaging stakeholders at all levels. You will be responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive data governance programs, fostering a data-centric culture, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plans

Discretionary Bonuses

Accident and Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in data governance and management.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the full program lifecycle of data governance and compliance tracking.
• Drive policy adherence and cross-departmental collaboration.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Quality

Data Management

Privacy Governance Technology

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree

Job description

Date limite pour présenter sa candidature : 06/05/2025

Adresse : 250 Yonge Street

Groupe de famille d'emploi : Analyses des données et communication de l'information

Role Overview

This is a Senior Manager, Data Governance role to join our growing team and help us scale our enterprise-wide data governance efforts across Legal, Regulatory Compliance, and Procurement functions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Own the full program lifecycle of data governance: design, rollout, training, documentation, compliance tracking.
2. Interpret complex directives (including AI-related) and translate them into actionable programs for business units.
3. Act as a thought leader and educator; delivering training, creating templates, and running regular governance forums.
4. Drive policy adherence, readiness for audits, and cross-departmental collaboration.
5. Build and manage project roadmaps with clear milestones, prioritizing risks and business needs.

Who You Are

• A senior-level data governance professional with banking or financial industry experience.
• You’ve led enterprise-wide programs and are hands-on in both strategy and execution.
• Strong communicator, educator, and facilitator; comfortable engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• You thrive in complex, regulated environments and know how to navigate large enterprise structures.

What You Bring

• Proven experience in data governance, data quality, or data management; preferably at a Senior Manager level.
• Experience in designing and rolling out programs.
• Strong people leadership experience, including mentoring and supervising mid-level professionals.
• Familiarity with procurement or legal/regulatory compliance data is an asset.

Additional Details

This is a hybrid role based in Toronto, with in-office collaboration expected minimum two days per week.

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Responsibilities include creating and implementing an integrated roadmap for all aspects of data governance, maintaining and monitoring policies and procedures, deploying technologies, ensuring compliance, and aligning data strategy with business objectives. Also, fostering a data-centric culture that adheres to regulations and reduces risk.

Qualifications

• Intermediate proficiency in information and data strategy, managing change.
• Advanced proficiency in privacy governance technology, data privacy, enterprise data management, ontology design, master data management, data governance, IT standards, data integrity, quality, metadata management, communication skills, analytical skills, influence, collaboration, managing ambiguity, and data-driven decision making.
• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree or equivalent experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $92,400.00 - $171,600.00. Compensation includes salary, performance bonuses, discretionary bonuses, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits. More info: https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/fr/R%C3%A9mun%C3%A9ration-globale

About Us

At BMO, our purpose is to make a difference in the lives of our clients, communities, and colleagues through positive and sustainable change. We value diversity and inclusion, and provide accommodations upon request during the recruitment process.

Learn more at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/fr.