Consultant, Data Governance Adherence

CIBC•Toronto, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Data Governance, you will play a critical role in supporting and overseeing data governance adherence across the organization. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the execution and validation of enterprise data governance controls, with a focus on metadata management, and data quality management in alignment with control testing procedures, as well as activities supporting identification and oversight of data themed deficiencies and mitigation progress. You will collaborate with business units and stakeholders to ensure consistent and effective implementation of data governance practices and support the continuous improvement of the Enterprise Data Governance program. At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in data governance, metadata management, data quality management, control testing, risk management and compliance, with a strong risk mindset.
Experience supporting data governance programs across the enterprise is highly valued.
Proficiency with data repositories and analytical tools, such as Excel, SharePoint, and Purview.
Familiarity with SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms is considered an asset.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and professional manner.
Adept at project management, change management, and contributing to ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data management best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Management, Data Management, Business Administration) or equivalent experience.
Digitally savvy; seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies.
Ability to adapt to new tools and trends.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines effectively.
Ability to connect with others through respect and authenticity.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with attention to detail in documentation and validation.
Values matter; bring your real self to work and live values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Execution and validation of enterprise data governance controls, with a focus on metadata management, and data quality management in alignment with control testing procedures.
Activities supporting identification and oversight of data themed deficiencies and mitigation progress.
Collaborate with business units and stakeholders to ensure consistent and effective implementation of data governance practices.
Support the continuous improvement of the Enterprise Data Governance program.
Apply expertise in data governance frameworks, policies, and standards to support and effectively challenge data governance activities across the enterprise.
Encourage consistent application of data governance practices and help drive alignment with enterprise objectives and evolving regulatory requirements.
Contribute to the ongoing evaluation and enhancement of data governance processes in collaboration with business units.
Promote and implement best practices for the creation, documentation, and ongoing maintenance of metadata—including data dictionaries and business glossaries—to support enterprise data discovery and understanding.
Collaborate with data governance teams across the organization to ensure metadata management activities consistently align with CIBC’s enterprise standards and evolving industry requirements.
Assess and enhance the quality, completeness, and accessibility of metadata resources by reviewing practices, identifying improvement opportunities, and providing expert guidance on the management of business, technical, and operational metadata as well as data lineage.
Advocate for and implement robust data quality management practices, ensuring proactive monitoring, measurement, and remediation of data quality issues in alignment with CIBC’s enterprise standards and key data quality dimensions.
Support the development, oversight, and automation of data quality strategies and controls across business lines, enabling consistent evaluation and reporting of data quality metrics and compliance.
Collaborate with data governance teams to drive continuous improvement in data quality management, promote root cause analysis and remediation, and ensure alignment with evolving business and regulatory requirements.
Plan and conduct control testing of data governance practices across the organization to ensure alignment with enterprise policies and standards.
Assess and report on the effectiveness of governance controls implemented, leveraging oversight tools to provide clear, actionable insights.
Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to communicate findings, share best practices, and drive ongoing improvements in data governance.
Support the identification and tracking of data-themed deficiencies across the organization.
Partner with business units to monitor mitigation progress and promote timely remediation.
Help ensure that deficiency oversight and remediation activities are aligned with enterprise standards and support continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Incentive pay
Banking benefits
A benefits program
Defined benefit pension plan
Employee share purchase plan
Vacation offering
Wellbeing support
MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program
Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development