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Senior Business Analyst – Data Governance in Cybersecurity (PL653)

  • Remote
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join a prestigious banking client and play a crucial role in enhancing data governance practices within cybersecurity applications. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of technical expertise, stakeholder management, and documentation skills to ensure compliance with the bank's data governance policies.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement and Meeting Facilitation:

  • Schedule, organize, and drive meetings with key stakeholders, including teams working on Cybersecurity tools such as Splunk, Qualys and Wiz.

  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to understand critical data requirements and ensure alignment with data governance policies.

  • Present ideas, lead discussions, and provide updates to senior stakeholders.

Data Governance Implementation:

  • Understand and apply the bank’s existing data governance policies within cybersecurity tools.

  • Identify and document critical data fields and their implications for cybersecurity.

  • Assess data assets and establish rules to ensure data quality and compliance.

Documentation:

  • Create clear, comprehensive documentation outlining assessments, data governance practices, and data quality rules.

  • Maintain audit-ready documentation to track compliance with governance policies.

Policy Adherence:

  • Ensure that all efforts comply with established data governance and cybersecurity standards.

Position Type: Contract (10 months)

Start Date: January 2025

End Date: October 31, 2025

Location: Remote

Job requirements

• 10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with strong expertise in data governance and cybersecurity applications.

• Proven ability to translate business needs into actionable data governance policies and practices.

• Experience working in the banking or financial services industry is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of data governance principles, especially in a cybersecurity context.

• Ability to assess and document critical data fields and create data quality rules.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders effectively.

• Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to run meetings independently and drive consensus.

• Detail-oriented and organized, with excellent documentation skills.

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