Job Description

We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few

In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1

A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life

Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Data Governance Specialist, you will play a crucial role in implementing and maintaining the Data Governance framework within the organization. Your primary focus will be to work collaboratively with various departments and teams, including Business, IT, Compliance, and Infosec, to ensure the successful establishment and adherence to data governance principles and practices. You will be responsible for creating, updating, and enforcing data governance policies, standards, and procedures, as well as implementing the data lifecycle processes. Additionally, you will design a data literacy learning path to foster a data-driven culture and establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of the data governance framework.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with the Data Governance team to implement and enhance the Data Governance framework, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements.

Create, update, and communicate data governance policies and standards, establishing best practices for data management and ensuring data security, privacy, and compliance.

Oversee the implementation of data lifecycle management processes, including data acquisition, storage, usage, retention, and disposal, to promote data quality and compliance.

Design and develop a comprehensive data literacy learning path for employees across the organization to enhance their understanding of data governance principles, data handling, and data-driven decision-making.

Build and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the effectiveness of the data governance framework, providing insights to stakeholders (compliance, data quality, and overall data health) and supporting data-driven decision-making.

Collaborate closely with Business, IT, Compliance and Infosec teams to integrate data governance initiatives seamlessly and promote a collaborative data governance culture.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or higher, preferably in quantitative area, professional financial designation, or MBA

3 to 5 years of relevant experience in data governance, data management, or data quality roles within the banking industry or a similar domain.

Demonstrated understanding of data governance principles, data management practices, and compliance requirements.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify data governance challenges and develop effective solutions.

Familiarity with data management tools and technologies, metadata management, data lineage and data quality.

Familiarity with the Collibra Data Governance Center and its functionalities to support data governance activities efficiently.

Excellent communication, teamwork, coordination, and consensus building skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and promote data governance awareness throughout the organization.

Proficient in both written and spoken English and French to facilitate communication within a bilingual work environment.

Strong understanding of industry recognized DG frameworks, e.g. DAMA, DCAM, TDWI\xe2\x80\x99s DG

Proudly one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at .

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Business Development Bank of Canada