Manager, Risk Data Governance

bmo; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BMO Financial Group is seeking a senior leader to design and execute the Data Governance and Data Risk Management program for ERPM, ensuring critical data is secure, accurate, and fit for purpose. You will partner with risk, finance, technology, and audit stakeholders to embed governance practices across the enterprise.

The role emphasizes ownership, stewardship, and accountability for data assets, with a focus on improving data quality, reducing data risk, and enabling informed business

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or higher in a related field as listed in the qualifications.
• Proven track record leading data governance programs and cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience with risk management, regulatory reporting, and audit/compliance requirements.
• Ability to engage and influence senior leaders across diverse functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of ERPM's Data Governance and Data Risk Management program.
• Provide strategic direction for CDE governance, data ownership, stewardship, lineage, metadata, and controls.
• Collaborate with Risk, Finance, Technology, Audit, and Compliance to embed governance practices.
• Oversee issue identification, escalation, and remediation with accountability.
• Establish governance metrics, KPIs, and executive reporting for governance effectiveness.
• Ensure alignment with Enterprise Data Governance Standards and regulatory expectations.
• Support audits and regulatory reviews with governance evidence and documentation.
• Represent ERPM CDAO in enterprise governance initiatives.
• Drive change initiatives to improve data governance maturity and data trust.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Risk Management

Executive Influence

Stakeholder Management

Change Leadership

Regulatory & Audit Readiness

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Information Management, Data Management, Computer Science

Job description

Application Deadline:

09/24/2026

Address:

250 Yonge Street

Job Family Group:

Data Analytics & Reporting

Leads the development and execution of ERPM's Data Governance and Data Risk Management strategy, ensuring risk data is managed as a strategic asset to support effective risk management, regulatory compliance, risk reporting, and business decision-making. Provides leadership and oversight for governance frameworks, policies, standards, controls, and operating models to ensure critical risk data is secure, accurate, complete, timely, available, and fit for purpose.Acts as a trusted advisor to business, risk, technology, and enterprise stakeholders on data governance and data risk management requirements, including Critical Data Elements (CDEs), data ownership, stewardship, lineage, metadata, data quality, and issue management. Drives the maturity of ERPM's governance capabilities by establishing accountability, strengthening control environments, and advancing the adoption of enterprise data governance standards.Promotes a culture of data ownership, stewardship, and accountability across ERPM while leading strategic initiatives that improve data quality, reduce data risk, and support regulatory, audit, and transformation priorities.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of ERPM's Data Governance and Data Risk Management program, including governance frameworks, standards, operating models, controls, and oversight processes.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for Critical Data Element (CDE) governance, including data ownership, stewardship, quality management, lineage, metadata, and control effectiveness.
• Partner with senior leaders across Risk, Finance, Technology, Enterprise CDAO, Audit, and Compliance to establish governance practices that support risk management, regulatory reporting, and strategic decision-making.
• Oversee the identification, assessment, escalation, and remediation of data-related issues and risks, ensuring appropriate accountability and timely resolution.
• Establish governance metrics, key performance indicators, and executive reporting to monitor data governance effectiveness, data risk exposure, and remediation progress.
• Ensure alignment of ERPM governance practices with Enterprise Data Governance Standards, Data Risk Management requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Provide oversight and challenge to data management practices, identifying opportunities to improve governance maturity, control effectiveness, and risk management.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance activities by ensuring governance evidence, controls, and documentation are appropriately maintained.
• Represent ERPM CDAO in enterprise governance initiatives and contribute to the evolution of enterprise data management capabilities.
• Influence and drive strategic change initiatives that strengthen data governance, enhance trust in risk data, and maximize the value of data as a strategic asset.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Information Management, Data Management, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Typically 7-10+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Reporting, Audit, Compliance, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex governance programs, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional stakeholder engagements.
• Experience within financial services, banking, risk management, regulatory reporting, or control functions is strongly preferred.
• Experience leading teams and developing talent is preferred.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of Data Governance, Data Risk Management, and Enterprise Data Management frameworks.
• Experience leading large-scale issue management and remediation efforts across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, control frameworks, and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive accountability without direct authority.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and relationship-building capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead change and drive adoption of governance practices across complex organizations.
• Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
• Data Governance & Data Risk Management
• Critical Data Element (CDE) Governance
• Data Quality & Controls
• Data Issue & Risk Management
• Regulatory & Audit Readiness
• Stakeholder Management
• Executive Influence
• Change Leadership
• People Leadership & Coaching
• Strategic Thinking
• Risk-Based Decision Making
• Relationship Management
• Results Orientation

Salary

$70,000.00 - $150,000.00

Pay Type

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group's pay range and type.

Additional Information

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and