Data Lead – Capital Markets Data Governance

Our client, a Top 5 Canadian Bank, is looking to hire a Data Lead - Capital Markets Data Governance for a 12-month contract. This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence at their downtown Toronto location (2-3 days per week).

Must-Have Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in data governance, data quality, and metadata management.
• Strong Capital Markets experience with knowledge of Front Office workflows and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, and MS Office Suite (Excel - VLOOKUP, pivot tables; Visio).
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Strong communication skills, able to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as BCBS239, Dodd Frank, EMIR, MiFID, CAT NMS, and IIROC.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Previous experience working in a Big 5 Canadian Bank or similar financial institution.
• Technical expertise in SQL, Databricks, Alteryx.
• Familiarity with Purview or other enterprise data management tools.
• Experience as a Business Systems Analyst or with testing and data quality rule implementation.