Senior Data Governance Analyst

Manulife

Senior Data Governance Analyst enhancing data governance practices for the Canada segment of Manulife. Leading initiatives to ensure data reliability, quality, and compliance as strategic assets.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeWaterloo • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$113,000 - CA$163,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudInformaticaPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and drive the execution and continuous improvement of the data governance program across the Canada segment, including operating model, policies, standards, KPIs, and governance processes
Oversee core governance capabilities, including data catalog and metadata management, data quality management, data access controls, Data Share Requests (DSR), and access audits and monitoring (e.g., DA Dashboard)
Own and lead business-as-usual (BAU) data governance activities, ensuring adherence to enterprise standards and timely resolution of data governance issues
Translate Global Data Governance strategies and KPIs into actionable plans for Canada; monitor performance, identify gaps, and implement improvements
Act as a trusted advisor to Data Owners, Data Stewards, Delegates, and business and technology stakeholders on governance best practices, policies, and tooling
Identify, prioritize, and lead process improvement initiatives, including automation and scaling opportunities using advanced tools and AI-enabled capabilities
Lead data quality initiatives by partnering with stakeholders to identify and prioritize issues, perform data profiling and root cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions
Define, implement, and monitor data quality rules using Informatica Cloud Data Quality (CDQ) or other approved tools
Serve as a subject matter expert and advanced user of Informatica data governance and data quality platforms, including CDGC, CDI, and CDQ
Collaborate closely with Global Data Governance teams and the broader governance community to improve governance maturity and ensure alignment with enterprise standards
Maintain a strong working knowledge of Manulife’s data and application architecture to support effective data access decisions, Data Share Requests, and governance implications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data/Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
5+ years of hands-on experience in data governance, including data catalog, data quality, and data access management in a large enterprise environment
Strong hands-on experience using Informatica tools, including Cloud Data Governance & Catalog (CDGC), Cloud Data Integration (CDI), and Cloud Data Quality (CDQ), as an advanced or power user
Advanced data analysis skills, including data lifecycle management, data profiling, and issue investigation
Strong SQL and querying capabilities
Experience with Databricks and Python, preferably in Azure-based enterprise data platforms and data lake environments
Experience in data visualization, reporting, and interpreting data insights
Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively with business and technology stakeholders across a matrixed organization
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting governance concepts and recommendations to leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage
adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
employee/family assistance plans
retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)
financial education and counseling resources
generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
full range of statutory leaves of absence

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Hard Skills & Tools

data governancedata catalogdata quality managementdata access managementdata profilingSQLPythondata visualizationdata lifecycle managementissue investigation

Soft Skills

influencecollaborationcommunicationpresentation skillsproblem-solvingstakeholder managementleadershipadvisory skillsprocess improvementtrust building