Data Governance Analyst

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The US Data Management Office (US DMO) is responsible for establishing data as a strategic asset for CIBC US Region, further enhancing data governance, building out our data and analytic capabilities, and developing the US Region data management strategy. Our strategy is to leverage data and analytics to build competitive advantage to enhance our client focus. To facilitate this, we will improve our data quality through focused data governance programs and processes, use new data technology to increase agility and reduce cost and become an analytics leader, focusing on continuous advancement.

What You'll Be Doing

This role is accountable for supporting and operationalizing the US DMO's data risk review and control environment. You will assist in the proactive identification, assessment and management of data risk across new initiatives, technology changes and third party engagements. Working closely with business and risk partners, you will help ensure that data risk is recognized, clearly documented, with appropriate mitigations put in place to reduce the risk.

In addition, you will play a key role in the data risk incident process by ensuring that incidents are accurately logged, assessed, and tracked through remediation. If remediation stalls, you will escalate issues and keep leadership and risk partners informed with timely updates.

Success in this role requires strong judgment, operational discipline and the ability to drive accountability across stakeholders.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You'll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you'll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How You'll Succeed

• Contribute to Early Risk Identification and Assessment - Conduct data risk assessments for new initiatives, technology changes, and third-party engagements by gathering information, applying the operational risk taxonomy to identify risks, and documenting recommended mitigation actions. Track progress of assessments to ensure timely completion and escalate complex issues for further review when necessary.
• Support Data Sharing Governance - Support the end-to-end data sharing agreement process by gathering and validating information on data sharing use cases, guiding stakeholders through form completion and secondary review steps, and coordinating data owner sign-off on agreements. Track progress of annual data sharing attestations and follow up to ensure timely completion.
• Oversee and Execute Data Incident Management - Support execution of the data incident management program by reviewing submitted incidents, assist with initial assessment, update records as remediation actions are implemented. Monitor incident status, aging, and emerging trends; escalate delays in remediation as needed. Provide timely updates and transparent reporting to leadership and risk partners.
• Strengthen Data Quality - Conduct data reconciliation activities to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems. Identify and address data quality issues, and support initiatives to strengthen data integrity and governance.
• Drive Cross-Functional Engagement - Work closely with business, technology, and risk partners to collect information, clarify requirements, and support the implementation of risk mitigation actions. Participate in meetings and document outcomes.
• Develop Metrics and Reporting - Create and maintain metrics and reports on data risk assessments, data sharing, and incidents. Analyze metrics to identify trends, support leadership decision-making.
• Contribute to Process Improvements - Identify opportunities to streamline and automate data governance processes and risk management workflows to…