Aviso:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso' culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

The Opportunity:

Aviso is looking for a Data Governance Lead, to join the Data Governance Team within our Data Management and Analytics Division.

This can be a remote role, however for those who would like to come into the office we are at 151 Yonge St, Toronto, ON.

Reporting to the Director of Data Governance, the Data Governance Lead will be responsible for developing and leading the Records Information Management (RIM) Practice - a cross-functional enterprise function across all of Aviso, using the latest in Data Managements Toolsets and Practices.

Records Information Management Practices ensure only necessary records (both digital and physical) are retained, while others are disposed of, at prescribed, regular intervals.

Who you are:

• Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients' needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

What your day looks like:

• Your efforts are Enterprise-wide and cross-functional, combining Data Management, Data Governance and Program/Project Management, to achieve outcomes through Records Information Management Practices at Aviso
• Facilitate and manage the identification and destruction of records (both digital and physical), based on Aviso's Record Information Management (RIM) record destruction schedule using Aviso's RIM processes and procedures
• Assist in the ingestion, cataloguing, classification, and categorization of all record classes across Aviso (using a best-in-class toolset – Collibra DIC)
• Facilitate and Manage the Record Information Management Council (an internal governing body which reviews and approves record candidates for destruction)
• Oversee and support the initiation and execution of record destruction activities through both internal and external partners
• Confirm and collect proof of record destruction artifacts
• Maintain our existing Record Inventory (and its associated artifacts)
• Compose business friendly process flows and presentations that empower and inform enterprise stakeholders

Requirements

Your experience and skills:

• 10+ years of combined IT and Business work experience, preferably within the Canadian Financial Industry, across more than one pillar of the financial industry (Capital Markets, Banking, Insurance, Wealth Management, etc.)
• Data Management, Data Governance, and Records Information Management knowledge and/or experience
• Excellent critical thinking skills to help solve problems and make decisions
• Demonstrated success in developing and nurturing trust between Business and IT stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with an ability to manage and prioritize multiple, simultaneous workstreams
• Excellent project management and execution skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be strong in collaborating with highly effective teams, conflict management, creativity, dealing with ambiguity, and priority setting
• A successful candidate will not be afraid to ask questions and raise concerns regardless of category (whether minor or critical in nature)
• Very strong team player who thrives in both autonomous and collaborative work in a remote working environment
• Exceptional MS office skills
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset
• Familiarity with Collibra DIC (or other Data Management / Data Governance Tools) would be a nice-to-have
• Familiarity with Canadian Privacy Legislation (PIPEDA, LAW 25, Bill C27) would be a nice-to-have
• Previous Aviso Wealth experience would be a nice-to-have
• Familiarity with the Physical Document Archiving Industry and its leading vendors would be a nice-to-have
• Familiarity with External Book of Record System vendors would be a nice-to-have
• Previous experience setting up a Records Information Management Practice would be a nice-to-have

Benefits

Why Aviso Wealth?

At Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso Wealth welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Company Overview:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with over $125 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We're building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We're a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We're proud to power businesses that empower investors.

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you're looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected salary range of $113,000 - $131,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.