Québec, Québec, Canada
Onsite
Build the future with us
Are you driven by data strategy and governance and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Practice Leader, Data Governance, you will play a key role in structuring, deploying, and evolving data governance practices while acting as a strategic partner to business teams on high-impact, data-driven initiatives.
Joining the Data Strategy and Governance team means playing a key role within a growing team whose mandate is to establish and operationalize the data strategy for iA Auto and Home. Our goal is to continuously enhance expertise, governance, methods, and analytical tools across the organization.
This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
What you’ll accomplish with us
As a Practice Leader, Data Governance, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:
• Evolve data governance practices, ensuring alignment with organizational orientations (data quality, metadata, lifecycle, glossary, etc.)
• Act as a business data steward for the sector, ensuring alignment and communication of guidelines from the Data Governance Office, while bridging corporate directions and business realities
• Ensure the consistent integration of governance principles into processes, initiatives, and delivered solutions
• Act as a business lead on cross-functional projects, taking ownership of initiatives with a strong data component
• Structure and lead the data stewardship network and data governance communities of practice
• Act as a catalyst for other team functions by influencing practices related to data and analytical tools
What could accelerate your success in this role
We’re looking for someone who:
• Is known for their ability to navigate complex, ambiguous, and evolving environments
• Stands out for their ability to structure, prioritize, and drive high-impact initiatives
• Demonstrates strong mastery of data governance concepts (data quality, metadata, lifecycle, glossary, etc.)
• Is recognized for their influence-based leadership and ability to mobilize without direct authority
• Has 8 to 10 years of experience in a relevant data-related field (governance, analytics, transformation, etc.)
• Has hands-on experience leading data initiatives, ideally in a cross-functional context
• Has experience in framing or managing business needs (e.g., project manager, product owner, analyst, business lead, etc.)
• Has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent university education in a relevant field
• Has experience with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra or equivalent)
Why you’ll love working with us
Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!
Still unsure about applying?
At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!
iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.
With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.
At iA, we’re invested in you.
At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.
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