Senior Data Governance Advisor, Business Services

Desjardins Group; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Montreal is seeking a Senior Data Governance Advisor to enhance data governance maturity and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. You will play a strategic role in promoting optimal data usage and helping teams implement governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will have over eight years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and knowledge of analytics tools. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience.
• Experience in data governance.
• Knowledge of analytics tools and their application in a business environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the rollout of data governance model and standards.
• Monitor performance of data governance practices.
• Contribute to the governance of sector data strategy.

Skills

Interpersonal Savvy

Strategic mindset

Knowledge of French

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Analytics tools

Data management

Job description

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Senior Data Governance Advisor, Business Services

Apply remote type The work arrangement for the position is hybrid work locations Montréal Lévis time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R2510309

As a Senior Data Governance Advisor for Business Services, you play a strategic role in developing data governance maturity in the Business Services sector. You serve as an expert and resource person to promote optimal, secure and compliant use of data to help reach business objectives. You help teams apply the governance frameworks by ensuring consistency with regulatory requirements, internal policies and best practices. You work to optimize processes, implement effective controls and manage data risks. You develop and update performance standards, tools and indicators while supporting teams in data quality, reporting and the coordination of data valorization projects. You draw on your communication skills to engage parties involved and actively contribute to the sector’s data strategy, taking into account the technological, human and regulatory facets. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Act as an expert advisor to support the rollout of the federated data governance model, including the development of data management standards, tools, processes, controls and practices.

• Contribute to the planning and priority management of data governance mandates, while ensuring their progress and completion.

• Support teams with data valorization and identification of new opportunities by promoting responsible governance that’s aligned with the needs of members and clients.

• Coordinate data identification in the executive division’s processes as part of the operational control cycle.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational frameworks, while helping teams identify data risks and analyze gaps.

• Contribute to the governance and process-related elements of the sector data strategy while ensuring consistency with technological, informational, people and change-management aspects.

• Monitor and measure the performance of data governance practices, including process maturity and data quality.

• Use and maintain governance tools (IKC, data quality issues log, data quality dashboard, etc.).

• Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration by leading effective conversations and clearly communicating governance frameworks.

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• A minimum of eightyears of relevant experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Experience in data governance

• Knowledge of French is required

• Knowledge of analytics tools, data management and their application in a business environment

Interpersonal Savvy, Strategic mindset

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Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Data (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-08-26

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