Security Master Specialist

at  BMO Financial Group

100 King Street West Toronto Ontario,M5X 1A1
job profile P000306543

Supports business and technology partners to help create a culture where data is managed as a valuable corporate asset. Develops, maintains, and monitors data governance processes and tools to improve and maintain the quality of BMO data and reduce overall data risk. Develops and implements integrated roadmap to guide the review, design, implementation, and ongoing operation of data governance practices and data management processes in alignment with Enterprise Data Governance Operating Directive in applicable areas of the organization. Facilitates input and influences business and technology stakeholders in the aspects of data governance, provides guidance to design and implementation teams on interpretation of enterprise data governance guidelines, and maintains alignment between data governance practices and the data strategy.

• Data validation and reconciliation of static data on settlement and valuations systems.
• Maintenance of the Business Hierarchy and Product Master application through the addition, removing and updating of trading/product data.
• Coordinate organizational changes within Business reporting lines across all stakeholders, including gathering requirements, suggesting solutions and gathering acknowledgements for audit trail purposes.
• Gather and format data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Monitors and reports on data management requirements and compliance issues, impacts and resolution status.
• Supports the assessment, root cause analysis, and formulating proposed solutions/remediation strategies for review and approval.
• Escalates data and compliance issues.
• Develops stakeholder communications and training in support of data management process implementation.
• Conducts needs assessments, identifies gaps and provides suggestions to improve and streamline data governance & management processes based on operational insights.
• Documents and maintains operational procedures and processes.
• Leads or participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging about data governance; and identifies appropriate distribution channels.
• Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
• Supports the resolution of data issues by coordinating stakeholders in the information chain.
• Performs quality assurance activities to ensure handling, storage, and collection of data complies with Bank Policy and regulatory requirements.
• Supports the management of BMO’s data as a key asset that facilitates effective decision making.
• Contributes to the development of data strategies and data governance policies, procedures and processes.
• Develops data solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of data solutions.
• Identifies and implements the optimum means to collect, process, analyze and report on information and ensure ongoing accuracy, integrity and security.
• Participates in the timely resolution of operating/technical problems or manages escalation with other BMO technical groups.
• Assists in the identification of change impacts through requirements gathering, mapping and documenting current and proposed processes.
• Provides support to projects and/or manages operational changes including supporting Technology with the validation and testing of enterprise managed systems.
• Provides support on data management process implementation and sustainment activities to ensure stakeholder awareness and adoption of data governance in work including but not limited to development of business tools, end use procedure documentation.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders and ensures alignment.
• Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Typically between 2 - 3 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Capital Markets products and systems
• Knowledge in working with SQL, Python, Java and C/C++.
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.

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