About the Role
Serve as the enterprise authority for data architecture and information management, establishing standards, frameworks, and governance processes. Shape the enterprise information architecture, advance Master Data Management (MDM) capabilities, and ensure data assets are trusted, scalable, and reusable. Enable business operations, analytics, digital transformation, and AI-driven initiatives while leading a team.
Responsibilities
- Establish and govern enterprise data architecture standards, design patterns, information models, reference architectures, and architecture review processes.
- Provide architectural leadership and design oversight for projects, programs, and technology initiatives impacting enterprise data assets.
- Own and evolve the enterprise canonical data model and business information architecture to drive data consistency, interoperability, reuse, and scalability.
- Define and lead the organization's Master Data Management (MDM) strategy, architecture, and roadmap.
- Partner with business and technology leaders to develop future-state data capabilities, information management practices, and architecture roadmaps aligned to strategic objectives.
- Lead enterprise data modeling, metadata architecture, information lifecycle management, and architectural best practices.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, data platforms, and AI capabilities to strengthen enterprise data architecture and maximize business value.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of Data Architects, Data Modelers, and Data Engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Management, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise data architecture, information architecture, data modeling, and information management.
- Proven success influencing enterprise-wide business and technology decisions through architectural leadership.
- Experience partnering with Enterprise, Solution, and Cloud Architects to establish end-to-end architecture strategies.
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise data standards, architecture patterns, and governance processes.
- Strong expertise in conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling.
- Experience leading Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives and enterprise information management programs.
- Experience developing enterprise information models, integration standards, and reference architectures.
- Proven ability to collaborate with senior business and technology leaders to define future-state architecture roadmaps.
- Master's degree in a related discipline.
- Experience within financial services or other highly regulated industries.
- Experience supporting cloud-based data platforms and modern data ecosystems.
- Experience enabling AI, advanced analytics, customer intelligence, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Experience building and leading architecture or information management teams.
- Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, CDMP, Azure Data Certifications, AWS Data Certifications, or equivalent.
Skills
- Enterprise Data Architecture
- Information Architecture
- Master Data Management (MDM)
- Data Modeling (Conceptual, Logical, Physical)
- Metadata Management
- Information Lifecycle Management
- Data Integration Architecture
- Reference Data Management
- Enterprise Architecture Frameworks
- Cloud Data Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Data Warehousing and Analytics Platforms
- SQL and Data Analysis
- Architecture Review and Solution Design
- AI and Data Architecture Principles
- Strategic Thinking and Planning
- Executive Communication and Influence
- Stakeholder Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Enterprise Architecture Collaboration
- Cross-Functional Partnership
- Change Leadership
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Team Development and Coaching
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
Location
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 10+ years of progressive experience
- Director
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Management, or a related discipline.
- Master's degree in a related discipline.
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus
- Health and dental plans with 100% of the premiums covered
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement savings options
- Reimbursement for tuition assistance and professional development
- Discounts through Perkopolis
- Rewards and recognition programs
About the Company
- Momentum Financial Services Group helps people move forward by reimagining how money works for those who need it most.
- With more than 40 years of experience, we’re the team behind Money Mart—Canada’s largest non-bank branch network—and a leader in financial solutions for underserved communities.
- We power the products, technology, and operations that connect over a million customers a year to the money they need, when they need it.
- At MFSG, we come together across teams and departments to create something bigger than ourselves: solutions that remove barriers and give people access to money they might not get anywhere else.
- We’ve Got You Covered
- Compensation Philosophy: Our strategy is designed to attract and retain top talent by offering competitive, fair, and performance-driven rewards.
- At MFSG, we are committed to building innovative solutions grounded in ethical, transparent, and responsible use of data and technology.
- Aligned with the principles outlined in Canada’s Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), we take a proactive approach to ensuring that any AI or data-driven systems we use are safe, fair, and accountable.
- We prioritize strong data governance, clear communication around how systems work, and safeguards that reduce risks and protect individuals.
- Our focus is on developing tools and processes that promote equity, reliability, and trust, supported by ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement.
- Joining MFSG means contributing to a future-focused organization that values both innovation and integrity, where your work helps shape solutions that responsibly support our employees, clients, and communities.
Equal Opportunity
- MFSG is committed to accommodating applicants up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. If you are selected for an interview, please notify MFSG if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation, MFSG will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.
