Data & AI Governance - Data Management Lead

Final date to receive applications: 08/06/2026

Address: 100 King Street West

Job Family Group:
Data Analytics & Reporting

Creates and implements an integrated roadmap for all aspects of data & AI governance. Develops, maintains and monitors data & AI governance policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with standards, and provides updates on policy changes. Ensures that data is secure, private, accurate, available and usable. Provides interpretation of enterprise data & AI governance guidelines. Ensures data & AI strategies and management practices are aligned in support of business objectives.

Creates a culture where data is managed as a valuable corporate asset, adheres to the regulations around data compliance, and reduces overall risk.

• Drives data governance by actively promoting improved data governance practices, enforcing policy, and following data governance best practices.
• Harmonizes data in the systems through a collaborative process with members from various business units.
• Establishes, maintains, periodically reviews and recommends changes to data governance policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Conducts audits to ensure that policies, procedures and metrics are in place for maintaining/improving the program.
• Aligns the Data Governance policy with the overall goals of the business strategy.
• Drives change in the organization to maximize the value of its data and plans for how the company will make those changes.
• Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
• Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
• Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Intermediate level of proficiency:

• Information and data strategy.
• Managing change.

Advanced level of proficiency:

• Data privacy.
• Enterprise data management.
• Ontology design.
• Master data management.
• Data governance.
• IT standards and governance.
• Data integrity.
• Data quality.
• Metadata management.
• Verbal & written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Influence skills.
• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration.
• Able to manage ambiguity.
• Data driven decision making.
• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.

$94,600.00 - $

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit

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