Application Deadline: Address: Job Family Group: Role Mandate 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 People Leadership

📌 Director, Wealth Data Governance - bmo (Toronto)
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