Business Analyst – Data Privacy & Governance (Level 2)
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Contract (Till Dec 2026)
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Downtown Montreal, QC ( 3 days onsite)
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Role Overview
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Business Analyst supporting the Data Office (CDO function) with a primary focus on Data Privacy & Protection.
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The role involves implementing and maintaining data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and working closely with business, technology, and risk stakeholders.
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Key Responsibilities
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Data Privacy & Compliance
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- Support development and maintenance of data privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Perform Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA)
- Maintain data processing inventory (collection, storage, sharing of personal data)
- Ensure compliance with privacy regulations across business functions
- Identify privacy risks (including third-party/vendor risks) and recommend mitigations
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Governance & Framework Implementation
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- Contribute to Data Office framework execution and governance
- Ensure proper documentation, controls, and process adherence
- Support integration of privacy practices across business and technology teams
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Training & Awareness
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- Deliver privacy training sessions
- Promote data privacy awareness and best practices
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Stakeholder Management
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- Collaborate with business, IT, compliance, and data teams
- Support senior management reporting and presentations
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Must-Have Requirements
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- 5–7+ years experience as a Business Analyst
- Solid experience in:
- Data Privacy / Data Governance
- Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA)
- Data processing / data inventory documentation
- Experience in regulatory / compliance environments
- Strong skills in:
- Process analysis & documentation
- Stakeholder management
- PowerPoint / Excel (data + presentations)
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Nice-to-Have
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- Experience in:
- Data management / data quality frameworks
- Risk & controls / audit
- Financial services / banking environment
- Exposure to data lineage, data dictionary, or governance frameworks
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Soft Skills
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- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Detail-oriented and process-driven
- Able to work in fast-paced, changing environments
- Strong communication and training capability