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 Canada’s financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions.

The Data

Governance, Lead role will report to the Leader, D&A; Strategy and Advisory. 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.

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. ~ Hands-on experience with data governance or metadata management tools (e.g., Strong analytical and critical-thinking 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 non-technical audiences. ~ in Canada in a full-time capacity. The hiring range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000,



and you will also be eligible for our short-term incentive plan. Generous vacation and wellness days to help you recharge Versatile hybrid work model for better work-life balance Access to a free and confidential 24/7 employee & family assistance program 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 Investing in the Future – Help us unlock digital prosperity for all Canadians.

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. That's 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. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] helping to develop the future of money and data in Canada, security is the core of everything we do.

We help keep Canadian customers safe and secure when transacting. With nearly 300 financial institutions connected to our network, Canadians choose Interac products over 20 million times a day on average to exchange money. Interac champions workplace culture, community, and corporate citizenship.

📌 Data Governance, Lead (Winnipeg)
🏢 Interac
📍 Winnipeg