Senior Data Analyst

Nexus Systems Group Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a seasoned data analyst in Toronto for a hybrid role focused on data governance with a top Canadian bank. The successful candidate will define technology domains, manage data quality, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This is a 6-month contract with a strong possibility of extension and offers the chance to shape data governance strategies in a rapidly growing environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in delivering data solutions and managing data repositories.
• Experience with data classification and cataloguing critical data elements.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Define the technology domain and identify authoritative data sources.
• Classify and catalogue data assets while ensuring quality standards.
• Support compliance with regulatory and audit mandates.

Skills

Data governance expertise

Data quality assurance

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Job description

Overview

Location Address: Toronto

Hybrid/ Remote: Hybrid mostly open to fully remote, 2 days a month (Thursdays)

Contract Duration: 6 Months (until Oct 31 2025)

Possibility of extension & conversion to FTE: Strong possibility

Number of Positions: 1

Schedule Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/week (Possible OT)

Reason: Backfill

Story Behind the Need

Business group: Data Remediation Audit Program

Project: This role is ideal for a seasoned data analyst with expertise in delivering robust data solutions and repositories, leveraging cutting-edge data governance technologies. The primary focus will be on defining the technology domain, identifying authoritative global sources of technology data, classifying data assets, cataloguing critical data elements and their lineage, and ensuring high standards of data quality. The role also requires a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements related to data governance, supporting compliance with all regulatory and audit mandates. The technology data is centered on optimizing operations to mitigate risk, enhance resilience, and ensure reliability in technology management.

Candidate Value Proposition: The successful candidate will have the opportunity of collaborating with one of Canada’s top five banks, focusing on data governance strategies underpinned by industry-leading processes established by the data governance team. They will contribute to positioning the bank as a leader in aligning data governance initiatives with technology-driven business value in an environment of rapid growth and innovation.

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