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Sr. Data Governance Analyst
Apply locations Edmonton, AB - CWB Corporate Office time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R7961At CWB , we strive to build value for the people who choose us every day: our people, our clients and our investors. We do this by:
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Sr. Data Governance Analyst
Role Specifications
Everyday flexibility. Hybrid work environments. Collaborative connection.
CWB Corporate
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The opportunity
As a Senior Data Governance Analyst, you will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive Data Management Program to ensure the quality, security, and governance of organizational data assets. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to define data management strategies, establish data management standards and best practices, and drive initiatives to improve data literacy, data discovery and understanding, and data quality and integrity. Your role will involve being a data champion in the organization by providing leadership and guidance to business leaders, data owners, data stewards and custodians and IT teams in establishing and operationalizing data governance and stewardship at CWB. Responsibilities include the continuous training of data stewards and increasing data literacy within the bank.
Specific Accountabilities
Data Governance Leadership:
Implement and communicate a vision and roadmap for establishing data management and data governance into the organization to improve and enable a consistent management approach for corporate data assets
Establish and or implement data governance strategies, policies, frameworks, standards, and procedures and ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements
Facilitate and manage key project deliverables to operationalize and scale data governance at CWB; involves identifying, validating and working with data owners and stewards in aligning business ownership to data assets; ensure proper processes and procedures are in place to manage data quality, data definitions, data lineage, master data
Work with business teams to develop and establish a Data Stewardship Community of Practice at CWB
Establish and maintain a Data Stewardship model, including providing guidance, education and leadership to data owners, data stewards and data custodians
Champion and capitalize on opportunities to evolve the Data Governance Program
Ensure data management policies and practices are established and followed
Prepare and deliver reports on data governance activities, data quality metrics, and compliance status
Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate with business leaders, data owners, and IT teams to define data governance and data stewardship roles, responsibilities, and best practices
Facilitate cross-functional working groups to address data management challenges and opportunities
Provide guidance and support to business units on data governance best practices and compliance requirements
Develop an in-depth knowledge of the data to answer data related questions and improve analysis of data
Review and analyze new and changing business requirements to determine impact on data
Lead and collaborate in capturing knowledge of the data, definition of the data, identify sources data element(s) and detail business rules
Maintain ongoing relationships with key stakeholders to develop a shared understanding of issues and opportunities
Facilitate, collaborate and communicate between various data governance stakeholders
Work collaboratively with other Senior Data Governance Analysts to ensure all functions of data governance are being covered
Data Stewardship:
Lead and guide a team of data stewards to identify roles and responsibilities in their respective business domains in supporting and contributing to access to harmonized sets of credible and trusted data
Collaborate with data stewards across business units to ensure consistent and accurate data usage
Establish and maintain a Data Stewardship model, including providing guidance, education and leadership to data owners, data stewards and data custodians
Maintain the Inventory of Data Stewards across the organization (onboarding and offboarding); work with HR on eLearning content adjustments as required
Data Quality Management:
Work with stakeholders to define and establish data quality metrics, KPIs, and targets to measure and monitor data quality across the organization
Establish processes for identifying, resolving, and preventing data quality issues
Coordinate data cleansing, enrichment, and validation efforts to improve data accuracy and completeness
Lead data quality improvement initiatives and root cause analysis
Monitor and maintain data quality standards
Conduct regular data quality assessments and root cause analysis to identify and resolve data quality issues
Identify, track, and resolve data-related issues and discrepancies.
Work with relevant teams to implement corrective actions and prevent future data issues
Work with data quality management and stewardship function to implement data governance standards and monitor compliance in the adoption of created standards and processes
Lead the development, design and maintenance of data quality business rules, dashboards and metrics; and lead data profiling activities
Lead the pain point triage and working committees, including the collection of pain point information; oversight, remediation and closure of data issues
Analyze data trends to ensure consistency and continuously improve data maintenance techniques.
Provide expertise in triaging data quality issues and ability to design and develop workflows to route bad data to data stewards for remediation
Metadata Management
Gather requirements to develop metadata standards: including setting collection of key metadata, naming conventions and ensuring consistent business terminology
Maintain and enhance the enterprise data catalog and business glossary ensuring metadata is accurate and up-to-date
Set standards and protocols for data lineage in the organization
Implement and manage tools for metadata management and data lineage tracking
Ensure metadata is accurate, complete, and up-to-date
Provide expertise and best practices in metadata management
Develop and maintain a data certification process
Data Security and Privacy:
Ensure compliance with data security, data protection and privacy regulations through the implementation of appropriate controls and measures (eg. GDPR, CCPA)
Change Management and Training:
Help drive organizational change initiatives to promote a culture of data stewardship and accountability
Ensure ongoing communication with key stakeholders in identifying ‘just in time’ and ‘as needed’ training requirements
Provide training and educational sessions on data literacy and data governance principles and practices to business units and stakeholders
Promote awareness of data governance importance and benefits across the organization
Provide ongoing training on Data Governance best practices (including Stewardship) that CWB has established to other departments and staff, including onboarding and offboarding Data Stewards; act as point of contact for stewardship-related questions
Data Governance Tools and Technology:
Evaluate and recommend data governance and data management tools
Manage the implementation and ongoing maintenance of data governance technologies
Involvement in maintaining data contained in DG tools (e.g. Pain Point Submission & Management Tool)
Ensure master data, metadata, data quality, privacy and business requirements are gathered and mapped correctly and accessed and used through the Data Governance technologies
Work with clients to develop, maintain and evolve Data Governance tools to continuously improve the client experience in accessing relevant data information
Continuous Improvement:
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes related to data governance and data stewardship
Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and innovation to enhance data management capabilities
Lead initiatives to continuously improve data governance maturity and effectiveness
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and projects to enhance data governance practices
Reporting and Metrics:
Develop and deliver regular reports on data governance activities, data quality metrics, and compliance status
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for data governance effectiveness
Use data analytics to measure and report on the success of data governance initiatives
Develop, analyze and maintain metrics for measuring adherence and improvement of data governance protocols
Skills and competencies that will take you further
Education
Post-secondary degree or diploma in computer science or a related field
Professional Experience
5 years’ experience in implementing data management best practices, data governance and or data stewardship programs
3 years’ experience implementing data stewardship operating models
Strong understanding of data management best practices, data quality principles, data modeling concepts, and database technologies
Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and industry best practices
Preferred Knowledge:
Strong knowledge and experience with data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK)
Working knowledge of Data Management Functions: MDM, Data Warehouse & Business Intelligence, Metadata Management, Data Quality
Experience with Data Governance tools and technology (i.e. Collibra and Manta) toolsets in the areas of data profiling, extract-transform-load, data quality management, master data management, and meta-data management
Implementation experience with Data Stewardship operating models
Certification in data management is an asset (e.g., CDMP, CIMP)
Knowledge of data integration tools and techniques
Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience working in regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, or government
Personal Competencies
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, both written and verbal in developing policies, procedures and presentations and reports at both technical and business user level
Strong facilitation and negotiation skills to work with and build consensus and understanding regarding data management and data governance
Strong change management skills, including conflict resolution
Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders (technical and non-technical stakeholders)
Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining data integrity and security
Capability to understand complex data maps and business requirements
Ability to comprehend business and technical metadata
Ability to comprehend data modeling and dimensional modelling
Ability to comprehend data profiling and creating of business rules for implementation in a data warehouse
Why work with us?
Your success is our obsession! And our award-winning culture & benefits back it up.
Proudly recognized by Great Place to Work in 2023 as one of Canada’s top 50 Best Workplaces & recipient of Waterston Human Capital’s Most Admired Corporate Culture 2023.
Wellness matters. We offer an award-winning benefits package that includes:
Hybrid work environments
Everyday flexibility
Generous company-funded health coverage
Health care spending account
A flexible wellness program
generous time-away options to unplug, rest & recover
Career development. We commit to our employees’ development and help them reach their professional goals with:
Organization wide coaching services
Mentorship
Education support & training programs
Bring your whole self to work. Inclusion is a journey requiring practice & experience to result in a powerful outcome. Your perspective matters & voice will be heard. Find community within the CWB family in our employee represented groups.
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As an equitable employer, CWB Financial Group is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where a diverse workforce thrives. You are welcomed and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Dignity, respect and equality are non-negotiables. If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment or selection process, please reach out.
Closing Date:
* P osition closes at 12:01am on the close date identified below.
07/9/2024About Us
CWB Financial Group is a diversified financial services organization providing specialized service in business and personal banking, equipment financing and leasing, trust and wealth management across Canada. With more than 2,500 employees in companies with offices and branches across the country, we’re helping our clients manage their money, grow their business and realize their financial potential. If you’re interested in sales, support or leadership role with a growing, award-winning organization, chances are we have a challenging and rewarding opportunity of interest to you.
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