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The Director, Wealth Data Governance is accountable for leading the Wealth Management Data Governance function and defining and executing a strategy aligned to Wealth CDAO priorities and the Enterprise Risk Framework. Accountable for the overall Wealth data risk posture and governance maturity, the role operates within a federated Data Owner operating model , thus requiring an understanding of data stewardship vs accountability across the Wealth lines of business. The Director ensures a risk-based, proportionate approach to data governance, data usage, and data risk management, especially when applied to analytics output, and positions data as a strategic asset through robust governance, data quality, and risk practices that support business objectives, regulatory compliance, and customer outcomes.
Key Accountabilities Strategy & Business Alignment Define and execute the Wealth Data Governance strategy aligned with Enterprise objectives and regulatory expectations
Align governance priorities to Wealth CDAO strategy and business goals
Lead the evolution of governance scope to incorporate emerging data risk domains (e.g., analytics, data usage, data management for AI )
Risk & Control Management Own and oversee data risk management practices in alignment with the Enterprise Risk Framework and ONFRMF requirements




Establish and maintain a robust control workplace governing data risk and appropriate data usage, taking a risk-based and proportionate approach
Deliver aggregated data risk reporting to support senior management and risk committee oversight
Governance Framework & Operating Model Establish and maintain Wealth-specific data governance frameworks, standards, and processes
Ensure alignment with Enterprise data policies and consistent adoption across Wealth businesses (Private Wealth Canada, Insurance, InvestorLine, Asset Management, Burgundy, Data Foundation)
Drive integration of governance practices into business processes and decision-making
Data Quality & Assurance Define and oversee data quality management and control practices to ensure data is fit for purpose across critical use cases
Establish control frameworks that provide assurance over data accuracy, integrity, and lineage
Ensure data supports accurate financial and regulatory reporting, sound decision-making, and positive customer outcomes
Stakeholder Management & Influence Partner with senior business and functional leaders to embed data management practices across Wealth
Act as a trusted advisor on data governance, risk, and regulatory matters
Drive alignment across federated data owners and stakeholders
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📌 Director, Wealth Data Governance - bmo (Ontario)
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