Senior Functionnal Data Steward

Montreal, QC, Canada

Job Description


In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal\'s Top Employers in 2023. We are a dynamic and growing organization having its main establishment located in downtown Montreal and part of a leading international banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future. Note that the position may be in the Canadian Branch of BNP Paribas or in one of its subsidiaries based in Montreal.

The position at a glance

The CIB Americas Operations Data Governance Department was created in 2015 to setup, drive and continuously improve the way data is controlled throughout the organization in the U.S. under the leadership of the CIB/IP Chief Data Officer. It looks to satisfy the requirements related to principles for effective enterprise data aggregation and reporting, and is intended to support evolving regulatory requirements.

Candidates will be measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

  • Project Management / Implementation of data policies
  • Support the efforts and principles of operational and data governance excellence
  • Develop and manage action plans
  • Manages project planning, timelines, issue investigation and problem solving
  • Quickly earns the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders
  • Executes with limited information and ambiguity
  • Excellent relationship management behaviors with ability to:
  • Maintain relationships with business, technology and operations areas
  • Drive controls, process and data improvement
  • Devise and adopt creative solutions to complex issues
In detail
  • Ensuring appropriate level of urgency is raised within the function business to handle data quality issues and generally foster a high level of quality & integrity of the data used for risk, liquidity and regulatory reporting
  • Contributes to data quality / integrity / remediation initiatives
  • Leads and facilitates the Data Community\xe2\x80\x99s identification, definition and management of Key Data Elements KDEs. This includes the business and technical definitions, metadata and golden source information, and ensuring its full inclusion in the Data Governance tools platform and workflow comments
  • Leads and facilitates the Data Community\xe2\x80\x99s data quality assessments, including: data profiling, establishment of data quality rules and thresholds for KDEs; review of data quality reports provided back to the Community
  • Leads Data Community\xe2\x80\x99s data trace program, including, tracing samples of data from report back to origination; checking transformations and aggregations for accuracy; and proving out accuracy by reconciling against source documentation.
  • Works with IT to provide visualization of lineage of Data Community\xe2\x80\x99s data, highlighting transformations and aggregations from origination through to reporting
  • Responsible for issue management and resolution processes for the data community leveraging the authoritative data governance tools, building consensus around key data issues and actions required to address them; develop action plans and timelines to complete remediation
  • Creates sign\xe2\x80\x90off and data certification chain in data community and oversees and monitors its implementation at all stages of the data lifecycle: origination, preparation, consolidation and reporting
  • Chairs regular core data community team meetings and key community data quality working groups and attends Data Governance forums to review progress and initiatives with key constituents. Represents the interests of the Data Governance program in various project governance and inter\xe2\x80\x90departmental forums
  • Educates business and technical communities on purpose and value of Data Governance and importance of Data Quality
  • Coordinates all changes to their assigned community Reference Frameworks for KDEs through active leadership of the running change and change implementation processes
  • Produces artifacts for the Community data governance including meeting minutes, presentations, project outputs, and plans, etc.
  • Provides SME input to projects and programs in community related to data management and governance
  • Provides regular reporting on Data Governance metrics and activities for assigned Data Community
  • Identifies and executes robust and continuous improvements opportunities within the enterprise data management processes in the applicable systems
  • Builds and sustains global network of business relationships to remediate referential data, including, front office, middle and back office, IT and other functions, at all levels of the organization
  • Ensures strict confidentiality is maintained for both customer and Bank information to protect the customer and the Bank and to ensure compliance with Bank Policies & Procedures
Qualifications

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed
  • Ability to solve complex project issues which may require facilitation of multiple senior resources
  • Collaborative and inclusive mindset
  • Ability to executes with limited information and ambiguity
  • Excellent relationship management behaviors with ability to:
  • Maintain relationships with business, technology and operations areas
  • Mobilize and motivate teams and drive process improvement
  • Problem Solver and Project Manager
  • Coach the principles of operational and data governance excellence
  • Development of problem statements and action plans
  • Value stream mapping, project planning and systematic problem solving
  • Plan and manage complex projects and timelines
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Degree in Business, Finance or other relevant field. Computer science knowledge is an added advantage
  • Knowledge of the English language is required
  • 7 years of professional experience in related roles
  • A plus to have worked with at least one Data Management system that manages key data, controls and lineage through the lifecycle of client referential data (on boarding, maintenance, controls, KPIs).
  • Experience in business and data analysis, process improvement and project management
  • Banking and/or Global Markets specific knowledge and experience in governance, risk, compliance or operational functions
  • Ability to facilitate meetings and present to senior business executives
  • Knowledge of data/content management (Ex: relational, metadata, controls, etc.)
What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer flexible benefits including a family and spouse insurance program, a defined contribution pension plan and paid days for volunteering. Hybrid work arrangements, such as remote working up to 50% and flexible working hours are available for most positions. BNP Paribas provides excellent training and personal development programs, as well as opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.

To find out more about our range of benefits,

What you need to know
  • We will review candidates as they apply, so don\xe2\x80\x99t wait to submit your application;
  • If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. BNP Paribas will work with you to ensure that you are able to participate fully in the process;
  • You must be legally eligible to work in the Greater Montreal area and, if applicable, hold a valid work or study permit. Physical presence in BNP Paribas\xe2\x80\x99 office(s) is an essential function of this position;
  • Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. These will be clearly mentioned in the qualifications of the position;
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments

At BNP Paribas all employees are on an equal footing allowing us to create a work environment that values and respects people for their talents, skills and competences.

BNP Paribas recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status (Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Right Act).

To learn more about our DE&I commitments,

About us

BNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 65 countries, with more than 190,000 employees, the bank holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services.

BNP Paribas\xe2\x80\x99 mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising its clients according to the highest ethical standards, while striving to respond to essential concerns in terms of the environment, regional development and social inclusion.

Since 1961, BNP Paribas has supported large Canadian companies and institutions in their business development by offering a full range of specialized financial services and investment products.

With over 1,200 employees, BNP Paribas in Canada continues to attract experts from diverse fields as well as ambitious young talent from around the world. We are proud to offer our employees a rewarding and international workplace where they can build their professional careers by honing their skills, meeting challenges and enriching their knowledge of the financial industry.

Our certifications and partnerships
  • Montreal Top Employer 2023
  • Canada\'s Best Diversity Employer 2023
  • Women in Governance \xe2\x80\x93 Parity certified - Gold certification
  • CCDI Consulting Inc. (Canadian Center for Diversity and Inclusion)
  • Pride at Work Canada
  • Rainbow Accreditation issued by Canada\xe2\x80\x99s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
  • ROSEPH \xe2\x80\x93 Grouping of specialized organizations for the employment of persons with disabilities
  • IndigenousWorks
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2192515
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Montreal, QC, Canada
  • Education
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