Manager, Risk Data Governance

Bank of Montreal; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Bank of Montreal (BMO) seeks a senior leader to drive ERPM's Data Governance and Data Risk Management program. You will establish governance frameworks, standards, and controls and partner with Risk, Finance, Technology, Audit, and Compliance to support regulatory reporting and strategic decision-making.

You will guide ownership, stewardship, data quality, lineage, metadata, and control effectiveness, promoting data ownership and accountability across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Data Governance and Data Risk Management frameworks.
• Experience leading large governance programs and cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience in financial services, banking, risk management, regulatory reporting, or control functions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and ongoing enhancement of ERPM's Data Governance and Data Risk Management program, including frameworks, standards and controls.
• Provide strategic direction for Critical Data Element governance, including ownership, stewardship, quality, lineage and metadata.
• Partner with senior leaders across Risk, Finance, Technology, Enterprise CDAO, Audit and Compliance to support risk management and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee identification, assessment, escalation, and remediation of data-related issues and risks with clear accountability.
• Establish governance metrics and executive reporting to monitor effectiveness and remediation progress.
• Ensure alignment with Enterprise Data Governance Standards and regulatory expectations.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Risk Management

Enterprise Data Management

Regulatory Reporting

Audit & Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Information Management, Data Management, or 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.

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

Salary: $70,000.00 - $150,000.00 Pay Type: Salaried The above represents BMO Financial Group's pay range and type. Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position. BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards.

Benefits

BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans.

• health insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• accident and life insurance
• retirement savings plans

To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world. As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

Who we are

We’re proud to be fueling growth and expanding possibilities for individuals, families and businesses.

More than 12 million customers count on us for personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services. As the 8th largest bank in North America by assets, we provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services to more than 12 million customers. In Canada, the United States and across the globe, we’ll continue to build, invest and transform to drive performance that serves the good that grows.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.