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About the Role

Establish and operationalize the enterprise data governance framework, ensuring data ownership, stewardship, quality, accountability, compliance, data protection, and responsible data usage practices are embedded across the organization. Partner with business, technology, security, risk, privacy, and compliance teams to ensure enterprise data is trusted, well-managed, appropriately protected, and aligned with regulatory and organizational requirements. This role serves as the steward of the organization’s governance operating model, driving accountability, transparency, and trust in enterprise data assets while enabling business value realization, analytics, and AI initiatives.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously improve the enterprise data governance framework, operating model, policies, standards, and procedures.
Establish and manage enterprise data stewardship and data ownership programs across business domains, ensuring clear accountability for critical data assets.
Lead enterprise data quality initiatives, including quality standards, monitoring, issue management, remediation processes, and continuous improvement activities.
Own enterprise metadata management, business glossary, data catalog adoption, and data ownership programs to improve understanding, discoverability, and transparency of enterprise information assets.
Partner with Information Security, Risk, Privacy, and Compliance teams to define, align, and implement data classification standards, data protection practices, retention requirements, and governance controls that support enterprise security and regulatory obligations.
Drive adoption of governance tools, stewardship processes, and governance best practices across business and technology teams.
Measure and report governance maturity, stewardship effectiveness, metadata adoption, and data quality performance while recommending continuous improvement opportunities.

Requirements

7–10 years of progressive experience in data governance, data management, data quality, information management, or related disciplines.
Experience implementing enterprise data governance frameworks and stewardship operating models.
Experience developing and implementing data quality frameworks.
Experience developing and managing enterprise data quality programs.
Experience with metadata management, business glossary development, and data catalog capabilities.
Experience partnering with business and technology stakeholders to drive governance adoption and organizational change.
Experience developing governance metrics, reporting, and maturity assessments.
Experience collaborating with Information Security, Risk, Privacy, and Compliance teams.
Experience within financial services or other highly regulated industries.
Experience supporting regulatory, privacy, and compliance initiatives.
Experience implementing governance technologies and metadata management platforms.
Experience supporting AI governance, data ethics, or responsible AI programs.
Experience leading enterprise-wide governance transformation initiatives.

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior
7-10 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Data Management, Computer Science, Information Management, or a related discipline.
Master's degree in Data Management, Information Management, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
DCAM (Data Management Capability Assessment Model)
DAMA Certifications
Data Governance Certifications
Information Privacy Certifications
Risk Management Certifications
Other governance, compliance, or information management credentials.

Salary/Compensations

C$ 140,000 to C$ 155,000

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus based on individual performance and company success.
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 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.