Senior Data Governance Analyst to lead risk analysis and data-protection activities enterprise Data Loss Job Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada

Position: Senior Data Governance Analyst to lead risk analysis and data-protection activities within an enterprise Data Loss

Our financial services client is seeking an Senior Data Governance Analyst to lead risk analysis and data-protection activities within an enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) program (Remote; Alberta preferred) [-44]

Overview:

The Data Governance Analyst will drive the operationalization of a DLP initiative — building the documentation and processes that govern ongoing data scans, managing scan outputs and remediation through a Jira board, and supporting enterprise-wide rollout. The role combines data governance, operational risk management, and strong process documentation, working cross-functionally with Data Owners, Application Owners, OCM partners, and technical teams to mature and operationalize data protection.

Must Haves

7+ years in business analysis
, data governanc
e, or risk analysis within a banking environment

Risk process optimization: building operational playbooks and SOPs
, and maturing metrics for Key Risk Indicators (KRIs
)

Data governance & security: hands-on familiarity with DLP and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) concepts and data risk assessment

Hands-on proficiency with Jira (remediation tracking / backlog management) and Google Workspace (documentation and collaboration)

extensive experience with requirements gathering, process mapping, and user story refinement

proven comfortability with cross-functional collaboration with OCM partners, Data Owners, and Application Owners to define roles and deploy communications

Nice to Have

Background in information security or compliance frameworks

Experience in regulated environments including Banking, Fintech, or Insurance

Exposure to SAP, Box, Docu Sign, Google Cloud, GCS, Cloud SQL, or Big Query environments

Responsibilities

Lead Data Governance analysis activities across risk and data protection initiatives

Gather and document remediation requirements through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and surveys

Create operational documentation including SOPs and playbooks for ongoing data scan processes

Manage scan outputs and track remediation work using Jira boards

Conduct gap analysis between current data states and protection baselines

Translate governance, business, and risk requirements into functional specifications, process maps, and data models

Support enterprise rollout activities and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)