We are currently seeking an experienced Data Governance to support our client, a major Canadian bank, in their Risk Management division. This role is part of the Strategy, Governance & Enablement (SGE) team and is focused on advancing a key data identification initiative. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in data governance and risk, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for ensuring data quality and compliance across lines of business.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a long-term project (18-months) that strengthens enterprise data practices while working in a collaborative, knowledgeable, and forward-thinking team.
Advantages
-Long-term contract with stability through end of 2026
-Hybrid schedule in a centrally located downtown office
-Exposure to enterprise-level data governance frameworks
-Collaborative and supportive team culture
-Foundational experience in risk data management and compliance
Responsibilities
-Govern and oversee data within assigned Lines of Business (LOB), ensuring alignment with enterprise policies and standards
-Act as the point of contact for data governance within the business line
-Support the identification, assessment, and resolution of data issues, and escalate risks where appropriate
-Advise business stakeholders on control assessments, retention and disposition practices, and remediation planning
-Participate in governance forums, providing data expertise and documentation support
-Ensure ongoing compliance with the Enterprise Data and Information Management Policy
-Work across multiple teams to align efforts and support enterprise-wide initiatives
-Translate complex technical information into clear, actionable business insights
-Maintain and manipulate data sets using Excel; support project deliverables as required
Qualifications
Must Haves:
-Minimum 3 years of experience in data governance, data quality, or data management
-Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data risks, and compliance best practices
-Proven ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an inquisitive and collaborative nature
-Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and reporting
Nice to Haves:
-Experience in banking or financial services
-Familiarity with ServiceNow and/or Collibra platforms
-Experience working in hybrid business/technical environments
-Undergraduate degree in a related field or relevant certifications in data governance, risk, or compliance
Disqualifiers:
-Candidates with a data science background focused heavily on analytics, machine learning, or modeling (this is not an analytics role)
Summary
This Data Governance position offers the chance to work on a meaningful enterprise-level initiative in a major Canadian financial institution, within a dynamic and highly visible team. If you have a passion for data governance, are logically minded, and excel at moving projects forward with minimal oversight, we want to hear from you.
Apply today to join a team that is as committed to data integrity as it is to professional growth.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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We are currently seeking an experienced Data Governance to support our client, a major Canadian bank, in their Risk Management division. This role is part of the Strategy, Governance & Enablement (SGE) team and is focused on advancing a key data identification initiative. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in data governance and risk, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for ensuring data quality and compliance across lines of business.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a long-term project (18-months) that strengthens enterprise data practices while working in a collaborative, knowledgeable, and forward-thinking team.
Advantages
-Long-term contract with stability through end of 2026
-Hybrid schedule in a centrally located downtown office
-Exposure to enterprise-level data governance frameworks
-Collaborative and supportive team culture
-Foundational experience in risk data management and compliance
Responsibilities
-Govern and oversee data within assigned Lines of Business (LOB), ensuring alignment with enterprise policies and standards
-Act as the point of contact for data governance within the business line
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-Support the identification, assessment, and resolution of data issues, and escalate risks where appropriate
-Advise business stakeholders on control assessments, retention and disposition practices, and remediation planning
-Participate in governance forums, providing data expertise and documentation support
-Ensure ongoing compliance with the Enterprise Data and Information Management Policy
-Work across multiple teams to align efforts and support enterprise-wide initiatives
-Translate complex technical information into clear, actionable business insights
-Maintain and manipulate data sets using Excel; support project deliverables as required
Qualifications
Must Haves:
-Minimum 3 years of experience in data governance, data quality, or data management
-Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data risks, and compliance best practices
-Proven ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an inquisitive and collaborative nature
-Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and reporting
Nice to Haves:
-Experience in banking or financial services
-Familiarity with ServiceNow and/or Collibra platforms
-Experience working in hybrid business/technical environments
-Undergraduate degree in a related field or relevant certifications in data governance, risk, or compliance
Disqualifiers:
-Candidates with a data science background focused heavily on analytics, machine learning, or modeling (this is not an analytics role)
Summary
This Data Governance position offers the chance to work on a meaningful enterprise-level initiative in a major Canadian financial institution, within a dynamic and highly visible team. If you have a passion for data governance, are logically minded, and excel at moving projects forward with minimal oversight, we want to hear from you.
Apply today to join a team that is as committed to data integrity as it is to professional growth.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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