Senior Specialist, Data Risk Management

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian government body is seeking a Senior Specialist in Data Risk Governance to lead strategic data initiatives. The role requires a minimum of 7 years in IT risk management and data governance, with strong analytical and communication skills essential for influencing stakeholders. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including paid vacation and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual paid vacation

Individual performance incentive

Comprehensive group insurance

Support for personal and professional growth

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in IT risk, data governance, or management.
• Capability to analyze data solutions and implement strategies.
• Superior oral and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead ongoing monitoring, testing, and reporting on data risks.
• Ensure risk awareness by collaborating with the data community.
• Oversee quality control of data throughout the delivery life cycle.

Skills

IT risk management

Data governance

Communication skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in computer science, business, finance or commerce

Job description

Travel Requirement: Limited

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.
• 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.

What you’ll do:

• 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.

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