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About the Role

The Senior Data Governance Policy Analyst will support the development and implementation of Equifax’s Data Governance program, focusing on policy development, supporting the data stewardship organization, reducing risk for critical data, and operating the Data Governance Committee and Council. This role ensures correct management and utilization of core data assets, empowering innovation, revenue growth, and increased efficiency.

Responsibilities

Research and develop best-in-class policies and provide thought leadership.
Create enterprise/global programs.
Develop and maintain data policies and standards.
Implement and assume responsibility for Data Governance processes/procedures.
Ensure appropriate and consistent practices are applied across data assets.
Support requirements related to legal, security, privacy, and compliance aspects of data.
Support the acceptable data usage program to assess applications, products, and processes.
Provide options and alternatives for data use requests.
Perform compliance audits for Data Governance policies.
Support other audits including Data Governance components.
Serve as a subject matter expert to present complex business challenges and programs to senior managers and COE leadership.
Accountable for CDO KPI management.
Accountable for CDO communications to the broader organization, senior leadership and COE leadership.
May lead a small team, mentor and develop junior staff.
Develop and execute long-term plans for complex projects.
Represent D&A in large-scale projects to improve data quality or address strategic data changes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Management Information Systems, Information Management, Business, Economics, or related field.
5+ years of experience in Data Governance within a Data Warehouse/Management environment focused on intensive data usage.
In-depth understanding and application of Data Governance principles across the data lifecycle.
5+ years of experience with Data Governance tools such as Informatica, Talend, Alteryx, etc.; Collibra preferred.
Demonstrated organizational and project management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and manage multiple projects.
Issue management experience with both internal teams and 3rd party partners/providers.

Skills

Consumer Credit or Financial Services industry experience.
Experience with data security, regulatory compliance, data privacy, and contracts.
Data quality and metadata management experience.
Demonstrated partnering skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical partners.
Focus on informing, influencing and relationship building.

Location

CAN-Toronto-5700 Yonge
CAN-Montreal

Work Type

Full time

Experience Level

Senior
5+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

About the Company

Equifax is a global data, analytics and technology company that plays an essential role in the global economy by helping employers, employees, financial institutions and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence.
We work to help create seamless and positive experiences during life’s pivotal moments: applying for jobs or a mortgage, financing an education or buying a car.
We focus on nurturing our people for career advancement and their learning and development, supporting our next generation of leaders, maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, and regularly engaging and recognizing our employees.
Equifax participates in E-Verify and Right to Work.

Equal Opportunity

Equifax is an Equal Opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, service in the Armed Forces, protected veteran status, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other status protected by law.
For US Applicants If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please view our EEO is the Law Declarations, and Nondiscrimination Provision.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or applicant for employment, please contact us by sending an email to GTA@equifax.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying.