Senior Data Governance Consultant

About the job
Job Number: J0426-0209

Category: Information Technology

Employment Type: Full Time

City: Toronto, ON

Posting Date: August 18, 2026

Closing Date: September 1, 2026

Company Information

CIBC Mellon is a leading provider of asset servicing solutions to institutional investors in Canada, including multi-currency accounting, fund valuation, and investment information reporting. We are passionate about providing exceptional client service backed by our culture of innovation and success. Our outstanding employee experience will provide you with opportunities to learn and grow professionally while supporting the communities in which you live and work.

We are a diverse and dynamic workplace where employees take an active role in delivering on strategic objectives while advancing their individual career goals. We encourage innovative thinking and give our employees the support and resources they need to turn great ideas into actions.

We’re always looking for talented people who can make a meaningful difference for our clients, our company and our communities. To learn more about why our employees love coming to work each day, visit www.cibcmellon.com/experience.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director, Data and Records Governance, the Senior Data Governance Consultant plays a key role in supporting the implementation of the Data & Records Governance Policy. This role enables data ownership, stewardship, and governance practices across business units, contributing to the organization’s data strategy and compliance objectives. The Senior Analyst partners with business, technology, and governance stakeholders to ensure data assets are documented, classified, and managed in accordance with policy requirements.

Responsibilities

Support identification and documentation of Data Owners, Data Stewards, and Critical Data Elements (CDEs) to ensure clear accountability and facilitate effective data governance.
Assist in the implementation of data standards, classification, handling requirements, metadata, and lineage documentation, supporting consistent application of governance practices across business units.
Partner with business units to embed governance practices and support population and maintenance of the enterprise data catalog.
Contribute to data lifecycle management activities, including creation, usage, retention, and disposal, ensuring alignment with policy and regulatory requirements.
Support DCAM maturity tracking and improvement initiatives, providing input and documentation to advance organizational data governance capabilities.
Prepare and maintain materials for governance forums, enabling effective communication and decision-making.
Collaborate with stakeholders to monitor data quality, identify issues, and support resolution efforts.
Maintain structured documentation of risks, controls, and ownership to ensure visibility and compliance.
Foster engagement and adoption of data governance practices, promoting data literacy and stewardship across business units.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
5–7 years in data governance or data management (experience with data catalog tools preferred).

Specific Knowledge & Skills (not Preferred Or An Asset)

Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data lifecycle management, and stewardship concepts.
Experience with data catalog tools, metadata management, and lineage documentation.
Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Analytical and reporting skills; ability to prepare materials for governance forums.
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements and data classification practices.

Working Conditions Unique to Job (i.e. Standard Office Environment)

Hybrid work model

CIBC Mellon’s Values

Get it Right Every Day: Deliver service excellence while always acting with the highest ethical standards

Put Clients at the Centre: Advocate for clients by listening, sharing knowledge, and bringing the right solutions forward

Be One Family: Challenge, empower and recognize your colleagues

Take Ownership: Speak up, speak out, and make things better

Job Specific Competencies

The base salary range for this position is between $84,000 – $126,000 dependent on relevant experience.
Please note, our recruitment process may include the use of AI-assisted tools.
This role is for an existing opening.

CIBC Mellon is committed to taking all reasonable steps to accommodate the needs of all individuals. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please speak with your Recruitment Consultant.