Data Governance Lead

Vanguard Canada

toronto, on, Canada
Full-time
Posted May 27, 2026

Job Description

Are you ready to lead data governance at a global scale? Join Vanguard as the Data Governance Lead – Americas, where you’ll provide strategic and operational leadership for data governance across Canada. In this role, you’ll define and drive the enterprise data governance vision—establishing standards for data quality, stewardship, lineage, privacy, and compliance—while enabling trusted, AI-ready data across the organization.

Core Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and ongoing enhancement of the enterprise data governance framework, aligning with business priorities, regulatory expectations, and risk management practices.
  • Define and implement data governance policies, standards, and roles (e.g., Data Owners, Stewards, Custodians) across business domains.
  • Establish and facilitate governance forums, including Data Councils and Steward Working Groups.
  • Translate regulatory and enterprise risk requirements into actionable data g...