Data & AI Governance - Data Management Lead

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Toronto, ON, CAN
In-Office
95K-176K Annually
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Lead enterprise data and AI governance by creating and implementing policies, harmonizing master and metadata, enforcing data privacy and quality, auditing compliance, aligning governance with business strategy, and advising senior stakeholders to treat data as a corporate asset while managing risk and change.
Summary Generated by Built In

Application Deadline:

08/06/2026

Address:

100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Data Analytics & Reporting

Creates and implements an integrated roadmap for all aspects of data & AI governance. Develops, maintains and monitors data & AI governance policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with standards, and provides updates on policy changes. Ensures that data is secure, private, accurate, available and usable. Provides interpretation of enterprise data & AI governance guidelines. Ensures data & AI strategies and management practices are aligned in support of business objectives. Creates a culture where data is managed as a valuable corporate asset, adheres to the regulations around data compliance, and reduces overall risk.

  • Drives data governance by actively promoting improved data governance practices, enforcing policy, and following data governance best practices.
  • Harmonizes data in the systems through a collaborative process with members from various business units.
  • Establishes, maintains, periodically reviews and recommends changes to data governance policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures.
  • Conducts audits to ensure that policies, procedures and metrics are in place for maintaining/improving the program.
  • Aligns the Data Governance policy with the overall goals of the business strategy.
  • Drives change in the organization to maximize the value of its data and plans for how the company will make those changes.
  • Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
  • Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
  • Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
  • Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
  • Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

Intermediate level of proficiency:

  • Information and data strategy.
  • Managing change.

Advanced level of proficiency:

  • Data privacy.
  • Enterprise data management.
  • Ontology design.
  • Master data management.
  • Data governance.
  • IT standards and governance.
  • Data integrity.
  • Data quality.
  • Metadata management.
  • Verbal & written communication skills.
  • Analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Influence skills.
  • Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration.
  • Able to manage ambiguity.
  • Data driven decision making.
  • Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.

Salary:

$94,600.00 - $176,000.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

Skills Required

  • 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Information and data strategy (intermediate proficiency)
  • Managing change (intermediate proficiency)
  • Data privacy (advanced proficiency)
  • Enterprise data management (advanced proficiency)
  • Ontology design (advanced proficiency)
  • Master data management (advanced proficiency)
  • Data governance (advanced proficiency)
  • IT standards and governance (advanced proficiency)
  • Data integrity and data quality (advanced proficiency)
  • Metadata management (advanced proficiency)
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Influence skills and cross-group collaboration
  • Ability to manage ambiguity and drive data-driven decision making

BMO Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BMO and has not been reviewed or approved by BMO.

  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave up to 16 weeks at full pay for all new parents, plus up to $20,000 for adoption, surrogacy, and fertility, and 10 days of paid backup childcare indicate robust family support. These elements stand out within BMO’s U.S. package.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) design combining a core employer contribution with dollar-for-dollar matching up to a set portion of pay, plus immediate vesting on match and employee contributions, signals strong retirement funding. The core contribution’s three-year vesting is clearly defined.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Vacation accrual scales with grade and service, alongside 9–10 paid holidays and additional paid time off buckets (bereavement, school activities, civic duties, blood donation, volunteering). This breadth offers multiple avenues for time away beyond standard vacation.

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The Company
HQ: Toronto, Ontario
51,885 Employees

What We Do

At BMO, banking is our personal commitment to helping people at every stage of their financial lives. The truth is, people’s needs change: so we change too. But we never change who we are. Which means we’ll never waiver from providing our customers the best possible banking experience in the industry. Our incredible team of over 46,000 people is just the tip of the iceberg. You should get to know us. We’re here to help.

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