Senior Advisor, Data Governance

Desjardins

Senior Data Governance Advisor helping Desjardins, North America's largest cooperative financial group, secure and govern strategic data. Leading governance processes, compliance practices, standards, risk analysis and stakeholder initiatives.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeMontréal • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of data governance, including the ability to develop and implement data management processes, standards, and compliance practices. Proven experience in analyzing risks and coordinating performance measurement in data governance initiatives.

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Data Governance ExpertiseData Management ProcessesRisk AnalysisPerformance MeasurementStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Data Governance StandardsData Compliance PracticesData Management ControlsData Governance ToolsData Governance Processes

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SavvyCustomer FocusAction OrientedNimble LearningStrategic Mindset

Industry Keywords

Data GovernanceData ManagementData ComplianceData ValorizationData Governance Maturity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and implement data management processes for optimal and secure use of data
Help teams recognize and manage data as a strategic asset
Lead stakeholders in developing practices adapted to diverse business needs and complex data governance initiatives
Make recommendations about data use and compliance with governance documents
Serve as a specialist advisor and subject matter expert on data governance
Coach decision-making bodies and influence stakeholder decision making
Help data producers and users valorize data in keeping with sound data governance
Advise teams on developing and applying data management processes and controls
Develop, operationalize and improve data governance standards, processes, tools and best practices
Coordinate identification of sector data governance needs and opportunities
Analyze risks and gaps between governance documents and operational practices
Oversee development and implementation of compliance practices and mechanisms
Coordinate, monitor, measure and communicate standards and practice performance, including data governance maturity changes
Lead projects related to data governance development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of six years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Knowledge of French is required
Extensive, in-depth knowledge of the data governance line of work
Ability to develop and apply data management processes and controls
Ability to develop and operationalize data governance standards, processes, tools and best practices
Ability to analyze data governance risks and operational gaps
Ability to coordinate, monitor, measure and communicate performance of standards and practices
Action oriented
Customer Focus
Differences
Interpersonal Savvy
Nimble learning
Strategic mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment