Senior Specialist, Data Risk Management

CMHC; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 101,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A major housing organization in Ottawa seeks a Senior Specialist in Data Risk Governance. This role involves leading efforts to ensure data quality and governance while collaborating with the data community to enhance organizational efficiency. The ideal candidate has an undergraduate degree, over seven years of relevant experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. Join a team committed to making a meaningful impact in housing stability and governance.

Benefits

Annual paid vacation

Performance incentives

Defined benefit pension plan

Comprehensive group insurance

Training and mentorship

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of experience in IT risk, data governance, or related fields.
• Knowledge of data quality and risk management processes.
• Ability to analyze transformation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead ongoing monitoring and reporting on data risk controls.
• Oversee quality control of data throughout the delivery life cycle.
• Present data analytics in an understandable way to various audiences.

Skills

Data Governance

IT risk management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in computer science, business, finance, or commerce

Job description

Overview

Job Requisition ID: 10915

Position Status: Permanent Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON)

Travel Requirement: Limited

Language Designation: English Essential

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ

Security Requirement: Reliability Status

Salary: Our salaries generally range from 101639.30 to 127049.13 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the role

Join the Enterprise Data Office (EDO), where we are working to make data an asset for solving challenges for CMHC in providing housing market stability, mortgage liquidity and support housing development and insights. As Senior Specialist, Data Risk Governance, you will be part of the leadership team bringing enterprise data services to life. You will lead the evolution of the organization’s data capabilities and provide expert advice on the data strategy practice and processes to ensure appropriate alignment with organizational objectives and provide IT operations support and advisory. The role is under the direction of the Senior Manager, Data & Information Governance & Compliance.

• Lead the execution of ongoing monitoring, testing, evaluating and reporting on data risk, controls and guideline requirements to assess rigour and consistency in the application of data risk lens.
• Ensure appropriate risk awareness, identification, and monitoring by collaborating with the data community.
• Recommend and assist in implementing risk indicators and outcome targets to enhance business effectiveness and efficiency.
• Provide functional guidance, advice and expertise to peers and management.
• Oversee quality control of all data and reporting throughout the delivery life cycle by ensuring that risks are mitigated and that reliable, methodological, sound and timely data, indicators and analytical information are produced.
• Oversee the analysis of data risks, issues and opportunities within CMHC's risk appetite initiatives and inform leadership team of concerns.
• Present and communicate data analytics in an efficient and easily understandable way to various audiences, including management.

What you should have

• An undergraduate degree in a related field such as computer science, business, finance or commerce.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in IT risk, data governance, data management, risk management, IT audit. An equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered.
• Ability to analyze transformation solutions and support their implementation.
• Knowledge of Data Governance, the application of data quality, data management, business process management, and risk management surrounding the handling of data in an organization.
• Superior oral and written communication skills in English, including strong presentation skills and ability to persuade, influence, and/or negotiate with colleagues, clients and senior management.
• In-depth ability to write reports to convey information that is subject to interpretation.
• Ability to research issues, analyze problems, synthesize information and make recommendations.
• Knowledge of OSFI enterprise-wide model risk management standards.

It would be great if you also had

• Ability to transform data into engaging business narratives for stakeholders.
• A strong background in mathematics and/or statistics; for metrics creation, development, and reporting.
• Bilingualism (English and French).

Posting closing date

Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

We also have a commitment to diversity and inclusion in practice. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

What happens after you apply

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