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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Lead · 10+ years
- Apply by
- Dec 1, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 38 hours per week
Job summary
The Business Data Steward leads data governance and stewardship across the wealth management business to establish standards for data definition and usage. They are responsible for owning data quality, integrity, and metadata while partnering with technology and operations to ensure consistent data practices.
Job details
Job Description Build the future with us Are you eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Business Data Steward, you will be responsible for the strategy, executions and end to end management of the business data model. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. _____________________________________________________________________________ What you’ll accomplish with us As a Business Data Steward, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities: Lead data governance and stewardship across the wealth management business, helping establish standards for how data is defined, managed, and used. Own data quality and integrity, including metadata, business glossaries, data lineage, classification, retention, and critical data elements. Partner across business, technology, compliance, and operations to identify data issues, improve processes, and ensure consistent data practices. Support regulatory, privacy, and risk requirements by ensuring business data is properly governed and meets Canadian wealth management standards. Ideal candidate: 10+ years in wealth management and/or data management, including 5+ years working with wealth management data, with strong communication and stakeholder leadership skills. French/English bilingualism is an asset. ______________________________________________________________________________ What could accelerate your success in this role We’re looking for someone who: · Is known for their understanding of data governance principles, data risk and data management · Stands out for their strong planning and organizational skills · Demonstrates strong ability to work in both technical and business contexts, translating business concepts to technical language · Is recognized for their team collaboration with a proven track record of taking ownership, driving initiatives to completion and delivering results. · Has 5-10 years of experience in in wealth management business data ______________________________________________________________________________ Why you’ll love working with us · A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence; · A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed; · The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces; · Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more! ______________________________________________________________________________ Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs! ______________________________________________________________________________ Still unsure about applying? At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you! ______________________________________________________________________________ The typical hiring range for this position is between $110,000 and $130,000 CAD per year; the base salary offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role. At iA, we are committed to offering a fair, equitable, and market-based compensation structure. Our market data is updated annually to reflect the most current market conditions. Location(s) Toronto / 26 Wellington Street East Other Possible Location(s) Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue Company iA Private Wealth Inc. Posting End Date 2026-11-30 Company Overview iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate. At iA, we’re invested in you. * iA Financial group includes of the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability. Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs.
What you’ll do
The Business Data Steward leads data governance and stewardship across the wealth management business to establish standards for data definition and usage. They are responsible for owning data quality, integrity, and metadata while partnering with technology and operations to ensure consistent data practices.
Requirements
The ideal candidate possesses over 10 years of experience in wealth management and data management, with at least 5 years specifically in wealth management data. Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder leadership skills are required to translate business concepts into technical language.
Benefits
- Flexible group insurance
- Competitive pension plan
- Stock purchase plan
- Vacation days
- Wellness days
- Personal development days
- Telemedicine
- Employee and family assistance program
- Ergonomic furniture program
- Performance bonus
- Product discounts
Listed skills
- Communication · Preferred
- Process Improvement · Preferred
- Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
- Risk Management · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Data governance
- Data stewardship
- Wealth management
- Data quality
- Metadata management
- Business glossaries
- Data lineage
- Data classification
- Data retention
- Stakeholder leadership
- Communication
- Process improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management
- Data modeling
- Organizational Skills
- Data Lineage
- Bilingual (French/English)
- Planning
- Business Concepts
- Management
- Business Technologies
- Data Governance
- Data Management
- Data Modeling
- Data Quality
- Discounts And Allowances
- Equities
- Financial Services
- Leadership
- Innovation
- Market Data
- Metadata
- Operations
- Wealth Management
- Telehealth
- Process Improvement
- Trustworthiness
- Teamwork
Job areas
- Data & Analytics
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Technology
- Data Steward
- Chief Data Officer
- Information and Communications Technology Service Managers
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
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