Analyst, Enterprise Data Strategy – Governance

BMO

. Contribute to enterprise data strategy and governance initiatives through analysis, planning, stakeholder coordination, and execution support .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise data management and governance, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, strategic analysis, and the development of executive communications and governance materials. Capable of managing complex initiatives and driving continuous improvement in governance processes and reporting.

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Enterprise Data ManagementData Governance FrameworksStakeholder EngagementExecutive CommunicationRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Data GovernanceBusiness AnalysisProgram ReportingMetrics DevelopmentGovernance PoliciesChange ManagementStrategic AnalysisProblem SolvingGovernance ExecutionContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingStakeholder ManagementInitiativeCuriosityInfluencing Outcomes

Tools & Technologies

DashboardsReportsPresentationsBriefing MaterialsGovernance Documentation

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceAudit ConsiderationsCross-Functional InitiativesOperational EffectivenessGovernance Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to enterprise data strategy and governance initiatives through analysis, planning, stakeholder coordination, and execution support
Develop presentations, briefing materials, dashboards, reports, and communications for executive and stakeholder audiences
Manage assigned deliverables, milestones, risks, dependencies, and action items across data strategy and governance workstreams
Analyze information from multiple sources and synthesize findings into insights, recommendations, and decision-support materials
Identify opportunities to improve governance processes, reporting capabilities, stakeholder engagement, and operational effectiveness
Support the development, enhancement, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise data governance policies, standards, procedures, and related artifacts
Research and analyze impacts, gaps, dependencies, and opportunities related to governance, regulatory, and transformation initiatives
Document governance requirements, accountability models, ownership structures, decision rights, and operating procedures
Contribute to governance reporting, metrics, monitoring, adoption tracking, and compliance support
Maintain governance documentation, inventories, repositories, and decision records
Coordinate governance forums, steering committees, working groups, and stakeholder engagements
Prepare agendas, meeting materials, action tracking, charters, operating procedures, decision logs, and supporting documentation
Partner with business, technology, risk, compliance, and data management stakeholders to support governance priorities and resolve implementation questions
Develop communications, training materials, adoption resources, and readiness activities
Monitor stakeholder feedback, governance outcomes, and adoption trends to identify continuous improvement opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-6 years of experience in enterprise data management, data governance, business analysis, strategy execution, project delivery, risk management, change management, consulting, or related disciplines
Experience supporting complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups
Experience developing executive-ready presentations, communications, reports, dashboards, or governance materials
Ability to manage multiple priorities, synthesize complex information, and drive work to completion with limited supervision
Experience working within highly regulated industries
Understanding of risk, compliance, regulatory, audit, and implementation considerations
Enterprise data management and data governance fundamentals
Data governance frameworks, ownership, stewardship, and accountability concepts
Governance processes, policies, standards, procedures, and controls
Program reporting, metrics, scorecards, dashboards, and executive communications
Stakeholder engagement, change management, and business adoption support
Strategic analysis, problem solving, and business case development
Ability to independently manage deliverables, coordinate stakeholders, facilitate working sessions, structure ambiguous problems, and translate complex information into clear recommendations and actionable outcomes
Strong analytical thinking, executive communication, governance execution, stakeholder management, program coordination, and continuous improvement skills
Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and ability to influence outcomes without direct authority

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives
Discretionary bonuses
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans
In-depth training and coaching
Manager support
Network-building opportunities
Tools and resources to reach new milestones