Location Address: Hybrid – Toronto – 2x/week (Mondays, Thursdays)
Contract Duration: 1 year
Number of Positions: 1
Schedule Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/week
Reason: Backfill
Story Behind the Need
Business group: Data & AI Risk
The Data and Artificial Intelligence Risk (DAIR) team is looking for a highly motivated change agent who demonstrates integrity, drive and courage to lead the execution of the Data Risk second line review process.
As a member of the team, the success candidate will be responsible for driving data risk related oversight activities and have an opportunity to work with a collaborative team of inspiring professionals to help deliver the Enterprise DAIR Program objectives.
The candidate will participate in the Data Remediation Audit Program, which is a key Program at the Bank, through leading and performing data risk effective challenge and oversight over data related controls implemented by the first line of defense.
• Candidate Value Proposition:
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Participate in a highly visible, enterprise-wide program working alongside different stakeholders with opportunities to grow within the organization.
Typical Day in Role:
• Participate in the Data Remediation Audit Program, which is a key Program at the Bank, through leading and performing data risk effective challenge and oversight over data related controls implemented by the first line of defense
• Provide expertise and advice to the first line of defense on effective design and implementation of data risk controls, metrics, compliance, and risk mitigation activities
• Through second line testing: execute risk assessments, document findings, and conduct analysis of the remediation plans in a timely manner
• Exercise sound judgment in reporting and escalating risks or issues to senior management
• Monitor and report progress of assessment execution to required internal stakeholders
• Support in the delivery and execution of the Data Risk Management Program, as required
• Identify opportunities and execute enhancements to the data risk oversight program
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment, and prioritize team’s goals
• Champion a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment
• Develop strong partnership and work in close alignment with other risk functions and business partners to provide professional advice and guidance
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
1) 8+ years’ experience in internal control, risk management, compliance, audit, testing and/or related areas, including leading and management of testing engagements and issue resolution
2) 3+ years of experience in data management, data governance considered an asset
3) Knowledge of Data Management best practices and concepts (e.g., maturity models, data quality, metadata, financial data reconciliation, data lineage, data glossaries, etc.)
4) Most recently in a senior manager, experienced manager, or equivalent role
Nice-To-Have Skills:
1) FI experience
Soft Skills Required:
• Strong analytical and pragmatic problem-solving skills
• Adaptability and ability to manage ambiguity
• Curious and proactive learner able to solve complex problems, multi-task and manage changing priorities
• Attention to detail and accuracy
Education:
• Post-Secondary education and Advanced degree preferred but not mandatory in data analytics.
Best vs. Average Candidate
The successful candidate will have the required Risk review experience and will have a strong background in Data management best practices and concepts – purely data scientist backgrounds are not ideal, need someone with strong risk, internal control experience
Candidate Review & Selection
2 rounds
1st – 3 Senior Managers – 30 mins – MS Teams Video
2nd – 2 Directors – 30 mins – MS Teams Video
Situation and behavioral questions for both rounds
Hiring Manager’s availability to interview: ASAP