Market Data Control Lead

• Global Financial Firm located in Mississauga, ON has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Market Data Control Lead.
• This role is currently on a Hybrid Schedule with an expectation of being in the office weekly for 3 days depending on the team requirement.
• Reliable internet, computer, and Android or iPhone are required for remote access.

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of Data Controls for Critical Data Elements (CDEs), including assessment, requirements definition, design/build, testing, and transition to Business-as-Usual (BAU).
• Partner with Markets SMEs to run control assessments and ensure data is properly controlled at appropriate measurement points.
• Facilitate and monitor adherence to Data Quality dimensions, acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for data control requirements across various domains.
• Define clear business and regulatory requirements for new data controls and enhancements to existing controls and frameworks.
• Coordinate with Technology to address control gaps by providing recommendations and ensuring gaps are remediated.
• Partner with Control Owners and Business Stakeholders to manage data exceptions, including remediation planning and escalation processes.
• Engage Markets SMEs and Data Consumers to validate control effectiveness and ensure mitigation of risks.
• Provide inputs into the optimization of controls, recommending enhancements to existing Data Quality and control framework.

• 8-12 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or Risk/Controls functions within financial services or similarly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, including CDE frameworks and governance, data controls, Data Quality practices and dimensions, and their application.
• Hands-on experience with CDE level data controls implementation, data cataloging, metadata management, and Data Quality monitoring/profiling tools (e.g., Collibra).
• Understanding of exception management processes and ability to interpret and escalate Data Quality or Governance issues.

• Strong SQL skills with the ability to read and write complex scripts for data analysis, anomaly detection, and validation of data quality and controls.
• Proven ability to proactively identify gaps, issues, and opportunities for improvement through independent assessments of processes, controls, and documentation.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and tasks in a contractor capacity with accountability for deliverables.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be articulate and persuasive with the judgment and authority to provide insightful commentary to senior stakeholders.

• Extensive experience in risk and control (First/Second Line) or relevant consulting within Markets or Financial Services.
• Good knowledge of data used in Markets processes (trade, market data, reference data), data governance, and lineage.
• Experience in control assessments, control testing, and/or implementation of risk mitigation actions.

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Master’s degree.

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