
Risk and Controls Data Governance Lead Analyst
- Job Req Id:
- 25903092
- Location(s):
- Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- Job Type:
- Hybrid
- Posted:
- Sep. 08, 2025
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Job Overview
Risk & Controls Data Governance Lead Analyst (Vice President) - Hybrid
The Risk and Control Data Governance Lead Analyst (Data Governance Foundation Lead Analyst - C13) is responsible for contributing to the directional strategy and assisting in creation and modification of Enterprise Data Governance Strategy, and/or Data Risk and Control Framework and Data Risk Taxonomy. The focus of this role may be on one or more of the following areas: assisting in identification, measurement and reporting, data policy adoption and compliance, data controls framework performance and issue management process, and regulatory and audit response and action tracking.
This pivotal role demands a highly dynamic and flexible individual, adept at navigating and responding swiftly to evolving requirements and priorities. The ideal candidate must possess a strong aptitude for handling both ambiguity and inherent complexity, demonstrating a proven ability to deliver effectively across multiple simultaneous responsibilities. Furthermore, the position necessitates exceptionally developed communication and diplomacy skills, crucial for guiding, influencing, and ultimately convincing a diverse range of stakeholders towards shared objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with multiple teams to implement relevant Data Governance policies and/or Data Risk and Control framework
- Provide expertise on Data Governance and/or Data Risk and Controls framework including design, effectiveness, performance monitoring and self-assessment processes
- Oversight and analysis of data-related issues, tracking of ownership and target dates and associated metrics and reporting
- Support and coordinate with business lines and global functions on enterprise Data Governance strategy roll out, including new Data risk taxonomy and associated changes to key risk indicators and control framework
- Gather and synthesize metrics on existing Data Governance and/or Data Risk and Controls principles, policies, practices and standards, e.g., understanding industry best practices
- Produce recommendations for enterprise-wide guiding principles, policies, processes and practices
- Determine requirements for and prioritize development of new enterprise-wide principles, policies, processes and practices as needed
- Develop and manage approach for measuring adoption of principles, policies, processes and practices
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 6+ years relevant experience in a Data Governance/ Data Management/ Process Engineering or related area
- Advanced understanding of Project Management methodologies and tools
- Ability to monitor tight deadlines or unexpected requirement changes, with the ability to anticipate and balance needs of multiple stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience in Banking or Financial Services is an advantage
- Tableau experience is an advantage
Education:
- Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience
- Master's degree preferred
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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Job Family Group:
Data Governance------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Data Governance Foundation------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
Full time------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$111,600.00 - $161,600.00------------------------------------------------------
Most Relevant Skills
Constructive Debate, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Internal Controls, Management Reporting, Policy and Procedure, Program Management, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Management.------------------------------------------------------
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------
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