Director, Data Risk & Governance Reporting

Director, Data Risk & Governance Reporting

Company Information:

CIBC Mellon is a leading provider of asset servicing solutions to institutional investors in Canada, including multi-currency accounting, fund valuation, and investment information reporting. We are passionate about providing exceptional client service backed by our culture of innovation and success. Our outstanding employee experience will provide you with opportunities to learn and grow professionally while supporting the communities in which you live and work.

We are a diverse and dynamic workplace where employees take an active role in delivering on strategic objectives while advancing their individual career goals. We encourage innovative thinking and give our employees the support and resources they need to turn great ideas into actions.

We’re always looking for talented people who can make a meaningful difference for our clients, our company and our communities. To learn more about why our employees love coming to work each day, visit www.cibcmellon.com/experience.

Position Overview:

Reporting into the Assistant Vice President, Data Governance, the Director, Data Risk & Governance Reporting is responsible for establishing and leading CIBC Mellon’s enterprise data risk capability, ensuring that data assets are appropriately governed, protected, and monitored in alignment with the Data & Records Governance Policy.

This role focuses on enabling visibility, accountability, and maturity across data risk domains through structured monitoring, reporting, and business engagement.

Responsibilities:

• • Oversee second line data risk management across core domains (governance, quality, lineage, usage, incidents, reconciliation, records management, and data security in partnership with Cybersecurity), ensuring alignment with the Data & Records Governance Policy and clear ownership/accountability.
• • Develop and monitor enterprise data risk and quality metrics, oversee data quality, incident management, and control effectiveness to ensure compliance with policy requirements.
• • Design and deliver enterprise dashboards and reports on data risk exposure, quality performance, and trends, providing actionable insights to senior leadership and governance committees.
• • Integrate data risk management into business processes by partnering with Risk, Cybersecurity, and Technology teams to align controls, clarify accountabilities, and eliminate gaps.
• • Drive adoption of policy-aligned data practices across business units, including ownership accountability, data classification, and DLP awareness.
• • Lead DCAM maturity advancement by translating policy into measurable capabilities and supporting scalable Data Risk & Management program development.
• • Perform independent reviews and assessments on the adequacy of relevant Business Unit Programs to ensure adherence to corporate standards.
• • Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes
• • Manage a team responsible for data risk analysis, reporting, dashboard delivery, and business engagement.
• • Perform people management responsibilities; set performance objectives for direct reports, conduct performance reviews, train, coach, mentor, motivate, lead, and recruit new staff.
• • Oversee all aspects of resource management (selection, training and development, performance management, retention, recognition) and maintain current staff information such as current headcount, budgeted headcount, turnover, staff salaries, incentive/merit information and staff organizational charts so that service disruptions are minimized

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience
• • Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred).
• • 10+ years in data governance, data risk, or risk management (financial services preferred)
• • Data Governance certification is highly desirable

• Specific Knowledge & Skills (not preferred or an asset)
• • Strong understanding of:
• o Data lifecycle management
• o Data quality and control frameworks
• o Regulatory expectations (e.g., OSFI E-21)
• • Experience building enterprise dashboards and metrics frameworks
• • Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements, with desired skills in provincial and federal privacy legislation knowledge (PIPEDA, PIPA, Law25, etc.).
• • Proven experience in project and change management, including leading cross-functional teams
• • Experience in managing personnel in governance contexts, including education and training.
• • Understanding of data security tools and practices, including data encryption and masking techniques to secure sensitive information.
• • Strong communication and strategy development skills.
• • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Working Conditions Unique to Job (i.e. Standard Office Environment)
• • Hybrid work model

CIBC Mellon's Values:

• Get it Right Every Day: Deliver service excellence while always acting with the highest ethical standards
• Put Clients at the Centre: Advocate for clients by listening, sharing knowledge, and bringing the right solutions forward
• Be One Family: Challenge, empower and recognize your colleagues
• Take Ownership: Speak up, speak out, and make things better

Job Specific Competencies:

• - The base salary range for this position is between $120,000 - $168,000 dependent on relevant experience.
• - Please note, our recruitment process may include the use of AI-assisted tools.
• - This role is for an existing opening.