Data Governance, Lead
Job Summary
Who We Are:
Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At Interac we protect both driving trust security and inclusion so our digital economy thrives.
Founded in 1984 Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection. Connecting banks businesses and individuals Interac enables millions to send receive and manage money safely and effortlessly every day across both digital and physical environments.
As the backbone of Canadas financial ecosystem Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canadas most reputable financial technology brand Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.
Who You Will Work With:
The Data Governance Lead role will report to the Leader D&A Strategy and Advisory.
What YouWillDo:
Lead the development implementation and continuous enhancement of enterprise data governance frameworks policies standards and operating practices to support business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Establish and monitor key performance and risk indicators delivering insights and reporting that assess program maturity compliance data quality and governance effectiveness.
Oversee enterprise metadata management data lineage and data catalog capabilities to ensure critical data assets and AI/ML models are accurately documented governed and easily discoverable.
Drive enterprise data quality initiatives by partnering with business and technical stakeholders to establish controls monitor issues perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable remediation strategies.
Lead data retention and lifecycle management activities ensuring governance practices meet legal regulatory privacy and risk management requirements.
Partner with analytics technology legal risk compliance and business teams to embed governance principles into projects processes and decision-making across the organization.
Act as a trusted advisor on data governance helping stakeholders balance business objectives with governance compliance and risk considerations.
Champion organizational awareness and adoption of data governance through communication education change management and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
Mentor and coach junior team members providing guidance knowledge sharing and developmental support to foster a high-performing and collaborative team environment.
WhatYou Bring:
University degree in Business Administration Engineering Information Management or a related field.
5 years of experience in Data Governance Data Management Risk or Compliance with increasing responsibility.
Handson experience with data governance or metadata management tools (e.g. Alation DQLabs Cyera Collibra).
Independent self- driven
Strong analytical and criticalthinking skills with the ability to interpret complex data and governance requirements.
Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
Ability to adapt to evolving business needs and drive continuous improvement.
Excellent communication skills capable of translating technical concepts for nontechnical audiences.
Detailoriented organized and proactive with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Eligibility to work for Interac Canada in a full-time capacity.
WhatWereOffering:
The hiringrangefor this position is$120000 $140000 and you will also be eligible for our short-term incentive plan. The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills experience and job-related knowledge butInteracscommitment goes beyond compensation. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your well-being and future and includes:
Generous vacation and wellness days to help you recharge
Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage for peace of mind
Market-leading employer-funded RRSP program to invest in your future
Flexible hybrid work model for better work-life balance
Accessto afree and confidential 24/7 employee & familyassistanceprogram to offer support for you and your immediate family
Pregnancy and parental leave top-up to support growing families
Charitable donation matching with United Way to amplify your impact
Why Join Us
At Interac the impact we make and the people who drive it is profound. When you become part of our team youre joining a purpose-driven organization thats shaping the future of digital finance in Canada. Heres what you can expect:
Investing in the Future Help us unlock digital prosperity for all Canadians.
Innovative Thinking Collaborate on products practices and platforms that redefine whats possible.
Inclusive Culture Be empowered to bring your whole self to work and realize your full potential.
Inspiring Community Work in an ecosystem where we lift each other up and rise together.
Intentional Support Enjoy flexible supportive offerings that prioritize your total wellness.
Additional Pre-Employment Requirements:
To ensure the integrity of our organization successful candidates will be required to complete background checks which may include Canadian Criminal Credit Check Canadian ID Cross-Check Public Safety Verification 5-year Employment Verification Education Verification Credit Check and Social Media Check.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Interac is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds experiences and perspectives come together. Thats why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals without discrimination based on race color ancestry ethnic origin place of origin citizenship creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age marital or family status disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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