Data Governance Analyst / Project Manager

Pay rate range: $75.00/hr - $81.00/hr Negotiable based upon years of experience
Work Mode: Hybrid 

Global Financial Firm located in Mississauga, ON has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Data Governance Analyst / Project Manager

Summary:

• Seeking a motivated professional to support the Rates Trading Business in a Business Analyst / Project Manager capacity.
• Focus on assisting with initiatives related to the Data Consent Order, contributing to the delivery of regulatory commitments on time and to the required standards.
• Role requires a balance of attention to detail, foundational trade workflow knowledge, and technical aptitude to ensure data accuracy and governance.
• Contribute to outcomes in partnership with the Business, Central Data Office, Technology stakeholders, and other functions for measurable improvements in data quality and governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of Data Consent Order remediation programmes, contributing to delivery in line with regulatory commitments and timelines, adhering to enterprise-wide data policies.
• Assist in the execution of data quality improvements, lineage mapping, and control frameworks.
• Track and support remediation activities to close regulatory findings and data issues; manage evidence gathering and documentation.
• Assist in identifying challenges and proactively seek to resolve or escalate risk/issues in a timely and well-articulated manner.
• Utilize tooling and automation where possible to contribute to efficiency and sustainability.
• Analyze large datasets using Excel, SQL, and other Client Applications.
• Build collaborative relationships across Global Markets front-to-back stakeholders, e.g., trading desk, finance, operations, technology, data stewards, risk management.
• Produce accurate project update materials and artifacts, tailoring them to various forums and committees.

Key Skills Required:

• Strong experience in Data Governance / Project Management / Data Analysis.
• Energetic self-starter/able to take initiative and work effectively with guidance.
• Familiarity with Investment Bank / Capital Markets operations.
• Good understanding of Rates derivatives, exchange traded products, trading workflows, and the Trade Lifecycle.
• Working knowledge of Data governance practices: Data lineage, Data quality, metadata management, data controls.
• Proficiency in SQL, with Python knowledge being an advantage, for data analysis and visualization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; able to articulate information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and contribute to achieving consensus.
• Ability to support change initiatives to business practices by working effectively across a global organization and understanding different perspectives.
• Demonstrate analytical skills with follow-up and problem-solving capability.
• 3-5 years of relevant industry experience, ideally in Investment Bank.

Key Skills Preferred:

• Experience in Business Transformation / Data Governance / Trade Risk / Trade Middle Office / Regulatory related roles.
• Bachelor’s/University degree.
• Project Management certifications (e.g., PMP or equivalent) a plus.