Manager Data Governance

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Toronto seeks a Data Governance Specialist to join their Internal Audit Advanced Analytics team. The role involves developing policies and procedures for data governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and a minimum of 5 years of experience in data governance. The position offers a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in enterprise-wide data governance.
• 3 years process engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and govern a data governance implementation roadmap.
• Manage relationships with business partners for data governance.
• Conduct analysis of processes and functional requirements.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Audit Management

Internal Controls

Risk Management and Mitigation

Work Collaboratively

Job description

time left to apply End Date: May 22, 2025 (6 days left to apply)

job requisition id 2508574

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.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What you’ll be doing

You’ll join the Internal Audit Advanced Analytics team to perform data governance activities supporting Internal Audit. You will work closely with the Data Governance Lead for Internal Audit, be a key contributor and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop policies, guidelines, and procedures that align with regulatory standards.

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

• Strategy & Guidance- Help establish and govern a data governance implementation roadmap for Internal Audit. Facilitate the roll out of IA wide data governance framework, with a focus on improvement of data quality and the protection of sensitive data through modifications to organization behavior policies and standards, principles, governance metrics, processes, related tools and data architecture. Contribute to successful completion of data governance project deliverables. Participate in project and team meetings, interact and collaborate with team members and other departments as appropriate. Participate in IA Data Governance Council meetings providing program updates, informing of Policy and Standard changes, identification of quality issues, review of data intensive projects, status of remediation efforts and other program activities.
• Relationship Management –Relationship manager and collaborative consultant with business partners for all matters relating to data governance. Manage relationships , as well as project and initiative, within the Internal Audit Department. Represent Data Governance on LOB initiatives.
• Business Management –Assist the IA team with Data Governance initiatives across the organization, thriving in a dynamic environment to successfully carry out strategic priorities of diverse complexities. Possess strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Recognize and implement opportunities to enhance process efficiency. Contribute to the development, documentation, and execution of processes and procedures.
• Understand Requirements –Conduct analysis of processes and functional or reporting requirements to document, communicate the best practices to stakeholders. Knowledge of and ability to utilize use case analysis, define and document business & solution requirements. Provide SME advice and direction to internal stakeholders to ensure that the requirements work packages are appropriately defined and completed.
• Advancement –Promote a strong culture of continuous improvement to orchestrate effective leadership behavior, improvement methods, and enabling technologies to inspire a culture of sustainable continuous improvement.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate a minimum of 5 years’ experience in supporting enterprise wide data governance including measuring/monitoring data quality, recommending improvements in data, data governance capabilities such as metadata ingestion, data mapping, business lineage & traceability, policy management, governance/quality metrics development & reporting, workflow and issue management, data stewardship management (roles and responsibilities), data classification and/or data catalogue management. You have 3 years process engineering experience with strong process development, project management, planning, tracking and organizational skills.
• You are a problem solver. You have exceptional critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills with demonstrated ability to independently identify and analyze business problems and recommend solutions.
• You know that details matter. You have very strong communication and presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely present information to groups and individuals at all levels in the organization.
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
• 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.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

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, 34th Floor

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.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What you’ll be doing

You’ll join the Internal Audit Advanced Analytics team to perform data governance activities supporting Internal Audit. You will work closely with the Data Governance Lead for Internal Audit, be a key contributor and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop policies, guidelines, and procedures that align with regulatory standards.

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

• Strategy & Guidance- Help establish and govern a data governance implementation roadmap for Internal Audit. Facilitate the roll out of IA wide data governance framework, with a focus on improvement of data quality and the protection of sensitive data through modifications to organization behavior policies and standards, principles, governance metrics, processes, related tools and data architecture. Contribute to successful completion of data governance project deliverables. Participate in project and team meetings, interact and collaborate with team members and other departments as appropriate. Participate in IA Data Governance Council meetings providing program updates, informing of Policy and Standard changes, identification of quality issues, review of data intensive projects, status of remediation efforts and other program activities.
• Relationship Management –Relationship manager and collaborative consultant with business partners for all matters relating to data governance. Manage relationships , as well as project and initiative, within the Internal Audit Department. Represent Data Governance on LOB initiatives.
• Business Management –Assist the IA team with Data Governance initiatives across the organization, thriving in a dynamic environment to successfully carry out strategic priorities of diverse complexities. Possess strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Recognize and implement opportunities to enhance process efficiency. Contribute to the development, documentation, and execution of processes and procedures.
• Understand Requirements –Conduct analysis of processes and functional or reporting requirements to document, communicate the best practices to stakeholders. Knowledge of and ability to utilize use case analysis, define and document business & solution requirements. Provide SME advice and direction to internal stakeholders to ensure that the requirements work packages are appropriately defined and completed.
• Advancement –Promote a strong culture of continuous improvement to orchestrate effective leadership behavior, improvement methods, and enabling technologies to inspire a culture of sustainable continuous improvement.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate a minimum of 5 years’ experience in supporting enterprise wide data governance including measuring/monitoring data quality, recommending improvements in data, data governance capabilities such as metadata ingestion, data mapping, business lineage & traceability, policy management, governance/quality metrics development & reporting, workflow and issue management, data stewardship management (roles and responsibilities), data classification and/or data catalogue management. You have 3 years process engineering experience with strong process development, project management, planning, tracking and organizational skills.
• You are a problem solver. You have exceptional critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills with demonstrated ability to independently identify and analyze business problems and recommend solutions.
• You know that details matter. You have very strong communication and presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely present information to groups and individuals at all levels in the organization.
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
• 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.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

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, 34th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Audit Management, Internal Controls, Operating Effectiveness, Risk Based Auditing, Risk Management and Mitigation, Work Collaboratively

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.

Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.

Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.