Data Governance Analyst

CIBC•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The US Data Management Office (US DMO) is responsible for establishing data as a strategic asset for CIBC US Region, further enhancing data governance, building out our data and analytic capabilities, and developing the US Region data management strategy. Our strategy is to leverage data and analytics to build competitive advantage to enhance our client focus. To facilitate this, we will improve our data quality through focused data governance programs and processes, use new data technology to increase agility and reduce cost and become an analytics leader, focusing on continuous advancement. This role is accountable for supporting and operationalizing the US DMO’s data risk review and control environment. You will assist in the proactive identification, assessment and management of data risk across new initiatives, technology changes and third party engagements. Working closely with business and risk partners, you will help ensure that data risk is recognized, clearly documented, with appropriate mitigations put in place to reduce the risk. In addition, you will play a key role in the data risk incident process by ensuring that incidents are accurately logged, assessed, and tracked through remediation. If remediation stalls, you will escalate issues and keep leadership and risk partners informed with timely updates. Success in this role requires strong judgment, operational discipline and the ability to drive accountability across stakeholders.

Requirements

A degree/diploma in business, information systems, risk management or a related field.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in data governance, risk management, audit or control oversight within a regulated environment.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and problem-solving skills, including effective engagement with all levels of the organization, including senior management.
Strong analytical, logical, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Understand control design and can challenge remediation plans, risk assessments, and control effectiveness evaluations.
Proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, PowerPoint, and familiarity with AI technologies.

Nice To Haves

You are self-driven and self-sufficient. You take ownership, are self-directed and self-driven.
You identify opportunities to standardize documentation, automate workflows and strengthen continuous audit readiness while reducing manual effort.
You apply structured reasoning to complex risk and control environments, distinguish symptoms from root causes and evaluate control effectiveness with sound judgment.
You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.

Responsibilities

Conduct data risk assessments for new initiatives, technology changes, and third-party engagements by gathering information, applying the operational risk taxonomy to identify risks, and documenting recommended mitigation actions.
Track progress of assessments to ensure timely completion and escalate complex issues for further review when necessary.
Support the end-to-end data sharing agreement process by gathering and validating information on data sharing use cases, guiding stakeholders through form completion and secondary review steps, and coordinating data owner sign-off on agreements.
Track progress of annual data sharing attestations and follow up to ensure timely completion.
Support execution of the data incident management program by reviewing submitted incidents, assist with initial assessment, update records as remediation actions are implemented.
Monitor incident status, aging, and emerging trends; escalate delays in remediation as needed.
Provide timely updates and transparent reporting to leadership and risk partners.
Conduct data reconciliation activities to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems.
Identify and address data quality issues, and support initiatives to strengthen data integrity and governance.
Work closely with business, technology, and risk partners to collect information, clarify requirements, and support the implementation of risk mitigation actions.
Participate in meetings and document outcomes.
Create and maintain metrics and reports on data risk assessments, data sharing, and incidents.
Analyze metrics to identify trends, support leadership decision-making.
Identify opportunities to streamline and automate data governance processes and risk management workflows to strengthen control effectiveness.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Disability
Other Insurance Plans
Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation)
Holidays
401(k)
Incentive pay
Banking benefits
A benefits program
A 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