Job Description
Senior Data Risk Consultant (Data Governance & Taxonomy) Apex Systems is a global IT services provider, and our staffing practice has an opening for an IT Project Manager who is fluent in French or Spanish to place at our client, a Big 5 bank. Client: Big 5 Bank Downtown Toronto. Thursday in office and every 4th Friday Duration of Contract/Perm: 6-month contract converting to full-time Role in Sentence: We are seeking a Senior Data Risk Consultant to join the Governance Adherence and Oversight team. You will play a critical role in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating data risks across the organization. Strong understanding of Governance and taxonomy Experience with records management (be the bridge between the data risk and records team for escalations) Understanding of the full data lifecycle management We are seeking a Senior Data Risk Consultant to join our clients team. You will play a critical role in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating data risks across the organization. Your responsibilities will encompass data governance, risk assessment, reporting, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness of the enterprise’s Data & Records Management program. Data Governance and Risk Management: Develop, implement, and maintain enhancements to the Data & Records Management program's governance framework. Act as a Subject Matter Expert for data & records risk assessments. Monitor adherence to data policies and standards, ensuring data quality and availability. Participate in the development, maintenance, and review of data & records management policies, standards, and procedures. Collaborate with teams to define, communicate, and prioritize data and records-related business requirements for information protection. Work with functional experts across various departments (Risk, Compliance, Technology, etc.) to integrate data & records management considerations into the risk management framework. Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, organize, and analyze risk data assessments to create reports and dashboards that provide insights into business performance and risk metrics. Design and develop reports and visualizations using tools like SQL, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or other BI software. Perform ad hoc analysis to answer specific business questions and address data quality issues. Interpret data findings and translate them into actionable insights for decision-making. Project Management and Collaboration: Support strategic and enterprise-wide Data & Records Management initiatives. Manage assigned initiatives within your area of responsibility, ensuring effective implementation. Participate in project meetings, interacting and collaborating with team members and other departments. Provide consultative advice and guidance to Senior Records Officers, Data Stewards, and other stakeholders. Facilitate the development and implementation of data quality and data protection standards across the organization. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Management, Data Management, Business Administration) preferred. ~4-6 years of experience in data governance, data analysis, or information management. ~ Experience in supporting enterprise-wide data governance programs is a strong asset. ~ Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar. ~ Strong understanding of data management best practices and data lifecycle management. ~ Be a part of a great work environment with a very well-organized team and colleagues who will help you succeed. If you are not a 99% match to the above and want to be considered for other opportunities at our enterprise clients, register for our Talent Network where you can receive job alerts about new opportunities that match your interests. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystemsinc.