Senior Manager, Data Governance New Toronto, Canada

Momentum Financial Services Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Perkopolis discounts

Rewards program

Health & dental plans

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid work model

Retirement savings

Job summary

Momentum Financial Services Group is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Governance to establish and operationalize the company’s enterprise data governance framework. You will ensure data ownership, stewardship, quality, accountability, compliance, and protection across the organization while partnering with business, technology, security, risk, privacy, and compliance teams.

You will steward the governance operating model to drive accountability, transparency, and trust in data assets, enabling

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in data governance or related disciplines.
• Experience implementing enterprise data governance frameworks and stewardship operating models.
• Experience developing data quality frameworks and data quality programs.
• Experience with metadata management and data glossary development.
• Experience collaborating with Information Security, Risk, Privacy, and Compliance teams.
• Experience leading governance transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the enterprise data governance framework, operating model, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Establish and manage enterprise data stewardship and data ownership programs across business domains.
• Lead enterprise data quality initiatives, including standards, monitoring, remediation, and continuous improvement.
• Own enterprise metadata management, data glossary, and data catalog adoption to improve understanding and discoverability.
• Partner with Security, Risk, Privacy, and Compliance teams to define data protection and governance controls.
• Drive adoption of governance tools, stewardship processes, and best practices across business and tech teams.
• Measure and report governance maturity, stewardship effectiveness, metadata adoption, and data quality.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Data quality

Metadata management

Data catalog

Governance metrics

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory/compliance

AI governance

Governance transformation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

CDMP / DCAM / DAMA certifications

Privacy or risk management certifications

Tools

Metadata tools

Data catalog tools

Job description

At Momentum Financial Services Group, we help people move forward by reimagining how money works for those who need it most. With more than 40 years of experience, we’re the team behind Money Mart—Canada’s largest non-bank branch network—and a leader in financial solutions for underserved communities.

From short-term loans to money transfers and prepaid cards, we power the products, technology, and operations that connect over a million customers a year to the money they need, when they need it.

At MFSG, we come together across teams and departments to create something bigger than ourselves: solutions that remove barriers and give people access to money they might not get anywhere else. Whether you're solving problems, building systems, or shaping strategy, your work fuels real support for real people.

Compensation Philosophy: Our strategy is simple—we aim to match the market. We regularly review industry standards to ensure our total rewards package is competitive and fair. This commitment helps us attract and retain talented individuals who share our purpose.

Discretionary Annual Bonus: Enjoy the opportunity for a discretionary bonus based on individual performance and company success.

Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits include health and dental plans with 100% of the premiums covered. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program to support your mental well-being and provide resources for personal challenges.

Retirement Plans: Plan for your future with our robust retirement savings options, ensuring you’re set for the long haul.

Hybrid Work Environment: Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance remote work with in-office. When you're at our corporate head office, enjoy a relaxed and collaborative environment featuring breakout rooms for brainstorming and unwinding, plus a variety of snacks to keep you energized throughout the day.

Perks and Rewards: Enjoy reimbursement for tuition assistance and professional development, discounts through Perkopolis and participate in our rewards and recognition programs to celebrate your contributions.

The Job: Senior Manager, Data Governance

As the Senior Manager, Data Governance, you will establish and operationalize the enterprise data governance framework, ensuring data ownership, stewardship, quality, accountability, compliance, data protection, and responsible data usage practices are embedded across the organization. You will partner with business, technology, security, risk, privacy, and compliance teams to ensure enterprise data is trusted, well‑managed, appropriately protected, and aligned with regulatory and organizational requirements.

This role serves as the steward of the organization’s governance operating model, driving accountability, transparency, and trust in enterprise data assets while enabling business value realization, analytics, and AI initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the enterprise data governance framework, operating model, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Establish and manage enterprise data stewardship and data ownership programs across business domains, ensuring clear accountability for critical data assets.
• Lead enterprise data quality initiatives, including quality standards, monitoring, issue management, remediation processes, and continuous improvement activities.
• Own enterprise metadata management, business glossary, data catalog adoption, and data ownership programs to improve understanding, discoverability, and transparency of enterprise information assets.
• Partner with Information Security, Risk, Privacy, and Compliance teams to define, align, and implement data classification standards, data protection practices, retention requirements, and governance controls that support enterprise security and regulatory obligations.
• Drive adoption of governance tools, stewardship processes, and governance best practices across business and technology teams.
• Measure and report governance maturity, stewardship effectiveness, metadata adoption, and data quality performance while recommending continuous improvement opportunities.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

Required

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in data governance, data management, data quality, information management, or related disciplines.
• Experience implementing enterprise data governance frameworks and stewardship operating models.
• Experience developing and implementing data quality frameworks.
• Experience developing and managing enterprise data quality programs.
• Experience with metadata management, business glossary development, and data catalog capabilities.
• Experience partnering with business and technology stakeholders to drive governance adoption and organizational change.
• Experience developing governance metrics, reporting, and maturity assessments.
• Experience collaborating with Information Security, Risk, Privacy, and Compliance teams.
• Experience within financial services or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience supporting regulatory, privacy, and compliance initiatives.
• Experience implementing governance technologies and metadata management platforms.
• Experience supporting AI governance, data ethics, or responsible AI programs. Experience leading enterprise-wide governance transformation initiatives.

Education + Professional Accreditations

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Data Management, Computer Science, Information Management, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree in Data Management, Information Management, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP); DCAM (Data Management Capability Assessment Model); DAMA Certifications; Data Governance Certifications; Information Privacy Certifications; Risk Management Certifications; other governance, compliance, or information management credentials.

Please note: The salary range for this position is between C$ 140,000 to C$ 155,000.

Committed to Equal Opportunity: MFSG is committed to accommodating applicants up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. If you are selected for an interview, please notify MFSG if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation, MFSG will work with you to determine how to meet your needs. #SJ

About MFSG – Our Commitment to Responsible Innovation

At MFSG, we are committed to building innovative solutions grounded in ethical, transparent, and responsible use of data and technology. Aligned with the principles outlined in Canada’s Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), we take a proactive approach to ensuring that any AI or data-driven systems we use are safe, fair, and accountable.

This posting is for a current positionwithin our organization, offering the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, responsible innovation that supports our employees, clients, and communities.

We prioritize strong data governance, clear communication around how systems work, and safeguards that reduce risks and protect individuals. Our focus is on developing tools and processes that promote equity, reliability, and trust, supported by ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement.

Joining MFSG means contributing to a future-focused organization that values both innovation and integrity, where your work helps shape solutions that responsibly support our employees, clients, and communities.