Senior Manager, Data Governance

The role

You will establish and operationalize the enterprise data governance framework. You will partner with business, technology, security, risk, privacy, and compliance teams to ensure data is trusted and aligned with regulatory requirements.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the enterprise data governance framework, operating model, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Establish and manage enterprise data stewardship and data ownership programs across business domains.
• Lead enterprise data quality initiatives, including quality standards, monitoring, issue management, and remediation.
• Own enterprise metadata management, business glossary, data catalog adoption, and data ownership programs.
• Partner with Information Security, Risk, Privacy, and Compliance teams to implement data classification and protection practices.
• Drive adoption of governance tools, stewardship processes, and governance best practices.
• Measure and report governance maturity, stewardship effectiveness, metadata adoption, and data quality performance.

Required qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in data governance, data management, data quality, information management, or related disciplines.
• Experience implementing enterprise data governance frameworks and stewardship operating models.
• Experience developing and implementing data quality frameworks.
• Experience developing and managing enterprise data quality programs.
• Experience with metadata management, business glossary development, and data catalog capabilities.
• Experience partnering with business and technology stakeholders to drive governance adoption and organizational change.
• Experience developing governance metrics, reporting, and maturity assessments.
• Experience collaborating with Information Security, Risk, Privacy, and Compliance teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Data Management, Computer Science, Information Management, or a related discipline.

Nice to have

• Experience within financial services or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience supporting regulatory, privacy, and compliance initiatives.
• Experience implementing governance technologies and metadata management platforms.
• Experience supporting AI governance, data ethics, or responsible AI programs.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide governance transformation initiatives.
• Master’s degree in Data Management, Information Management, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP); DCAM (Data Management Capability Assessment Model); DAMA Certifications; Data Governance Certifications; Information Privacy Certifications; Risk Managem

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual performance and company success.
• Health and dental plans with 100% of the premiums covered.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement savings options.
• Hybrid work model.
• Reimbursement for tuition assistance and professional development.
• Discounts through Perkopolis.
• Rewards and recognition programs.

About the company

Momentum Financial Services Group is the team behind Money Mart, Canada’s largest non-bank branch network. They provide financial solutions for underserved communities through products like short-term loans, money transfers, and prepaid cards.