Senior Data Governance Analyst
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The Senior Data Governance Analyst strengthens data governance practices across business and technology teams in a complex financial services environment.
The role drives governance, metadata management, data quality, data risk, and technology risk initiatives.
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Role summary
The Senior Data Governance Analyst strengthens data governance practices across business and technology teams in a complex financial services environment.
The role drives governance, metadata management, data quality, data risk, and technology risk initiatives.
Key accountabilities
- Support development, implementation, and enforcement of enterprise data governance policies, standards, and controls.
- Define data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models with business, technology, risk, and compliance stakeholders.
- Drive metadata management, data lineage, data catalog, and data quality initiatives using platforms such as Collibra, Alation, and Informatica.
- Identify, assess, and monitor data risk and technology risk related to critical data assets.
- Support CMDB and IT Asset Management governance in ServiceNow where applicable.
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings, influence cross-functional teams, and support sustainable solutions for data issues.
- Perform data analysis and technical assessments using databases and data management tools.
- Define governance metrics, monitor control effectiveness, and track remediation activities.
- Support regulatory, audit, and risk management activities and provide governance subject matter expertise.
Qualifications
- 5–8+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or related disciplines within financial services.
- Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, metadata management, data quality, and data lifecycle management.
- Experience with Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or similar enterprise data governance tools.
- Hands-on experience with databases, data models, SQL, and related technologies.
- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, influencing, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Post-secondary degree in Business, Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field.
- ServiceNow ITAM, CMDB, and Data Risk or Technology Risk experience are preferred.
- DCAM certification or training is considered an asset.
Core competencies
- Data Governance, Data Risk Management, Technology Risk, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Lineage, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation, Influencing, SQL, Databases, Collibra, Alation, Informatica, ServiceNow ITAM, CMDB, Analytical Thinking, and Regulatory Compliance.
Compensation
- The stated salary range is $70,000 to $150,000.
- The role is salaried, and compensation may vary based on location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications.
- Total compensation may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, and other benefits.
About BMO Financial Group
BMO is focused on creating positive change for customers, communities, and employees through collaboration, innovation, and growth.
BMO describes an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace with training, coaching, and career development support.
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