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This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of enterprise data governance, partnering with the CDAO and business leaders to drive data lineage, metadata management, governance policies, and regulatory initiatives. Success in this role comes from combining strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a passion for improving how data is governed across the organization.
Develops and executes an integrated roadmap for data governance across Enterprise Risk & Portfolio Management (ERPM), ensuring risk data is governed as a strategic asset that supports effective risk management, regulatory compliance, risk reporting, and business decision-making. Establishes, maintains, and monitors data governance policies, standards, controls, and procedures to ensure risk data is secure, accurate, complete, timely, available, and fit for purpose.
Provides subject matter expertise on enterprise and risk-specific data governance requirements, including data ownership, critical data elements (CDEs), metadata management, data quality, lineage, and data control frameworks. Ensures that risk data management practices align with Enterprise Data Strategy, Data Risk Management requirements, and applicable regulatory expectations.
Promotes a culture of strong data stewardship and accountability across ERPM by partnering with business, risk, technology, and data stakeholders to improve data governance maturity and reduce data-related risk. Supports the implementation and monitoring of data controls and remediation activities to address data quality, regulatory, operational, and reporting risks.
Lead the implementation and continuous enhancement of the ERPM Data Governance Program, including governance frameworks, standards, processes, controls, and operating models.
Partner with risk, finance, technology, and business stakeholders to establish governance over critical risk data used for risk management, regulatory reporting, portfolio management, and strategic decision-making.
Identify, document, govern, and monitor Critical Data Elements (CDEs), data lineage, business metadata, data quality controls, and data ownership within ERPM domains.
Drive adoption of enterprise data governance policies and standards while ensuring alignment with ERPM business objectives, risk management priorities, and regulatory obligations.
Establish metrics, monitoring, and reporting processes to assess the effectiveness of data governance practices and communicate data risk exposures, issues, and remediation progress to governance forums and senior management.
Conduct governance assessments, control reviews, and oversight activities to evaluate compliance with data governance requirements and identify opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with stakeholders across business units to harmonize and standardize risk data definitions, controls, and governance processes.
Support risk data initiatives, regulatory programs, and strategic transformation efforts by ensuring appropriate governance, data controls, and accountability structures are in place.
Provide specialized consulting, analytical, and governance expertise related to data quality, metadata, lineage, data controls, and risk data management.
Independently assess complex data governance and data risk challenges, recommend practical solutions, and drive issue resolution across multiple stakeholder groups.
Influence and drive organizational change to strengthen data governance capabilities, improve data management practices, and maximize the value of risk data assets.
Focus is primarily on ERPM, while contributing to enterprise-wide data governance initiatives where appropriate.
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying the Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, making sound, risk-informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policies, standards, laws, and regulations.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Information Management, Data Management, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Typically 3–5 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Reporting, Audit, Compliance, or a related field.
- Experience within financial services, banking, risk management, or regulatory environments is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience leading governance initiatives and driving outcomes across business, risk, and technology stakeholders.
Required Knowledge & Skills
- Good understanding of Data Governance frameworks, policies, standards, and best practices.
- Experience managing or supporting Critical Data Elements (CDEs), including data ownership, stewardship, controls, metadata, and data lineage.
- Experience facilitating the identification, assessment, prioritization, escalation, and remediation of data-related issues.
- Knowledge of Data Quality Management, Data Risk Management, and control frameworks.
- Ability to challenge stakeholders constructively and drive accountability for data governance outcomes.
- Experience developing governance reporting, metrics, dashboards, and executive-level presentations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex data concepts into business-friendly language.
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across business, risk, and technology functions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Competencies
- Stakeholder Management
- Influence and Negotiation
- Data Governance
- Critical Data Element (CDE) Management
- Data Issue Management
- Data Quality Management
- Risk and Control Mindset
- Strategic Thinking
- Executive Communication
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Relationship Building
- Result Orientated
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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.
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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.
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Skills Required
- Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Information Management, Data Management, Computer Science, or related discipline
- 3-5 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Reporting, Audit, Compliance, or a related field
- Experience within financial services, banking, risk management, or regulatory environments
- Demonstrated experience leading governance initiatives and driving outcomes across business, risk, and technology stakeholders
- Understanding of Data Governance frameworks, policies, standards, and best practices
- Experience managing/supporting Critical Data Elements (CDEs), including data ownership, stewardship, controls, metadata, and data lineage
- Experience facilitating identification, assessment, prioritization, escalation, and remediation of data-related issues
- Knowledge of Data Quality Management, Data Risk Management, and control frameworks
- Ability to challenge stakeholders constructively and drive accountability for data governance outcomes
- Experience developing governance reporting, metrics, dashboards, and executive-level presentations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis capabilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to translate complex data concepts into business-friendly language
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across business, risk, and technology functions
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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