Manager, ESG Data Governance

1, Complexe Desjardins, Montréal, Canada

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As Manager, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Data Governance, you’re responsible for building, developing and leading the team responsible for ESG data governance and overseeing the organization’s ESG data governance initiatives. You play a key role in developing and implementing strategies to improve the quality, transparency, consistency and use of ESG data to support Desjardins-wide ESG goals while managing climate risk and ensuring and regulatory compliance. More specifically, you will be required to:

  • Develop and implement ESG data governance strategies. This involves developing policies and procedures to ensure the quality and integrity of ESG data by adapting Desjardins Group’s data governance frameworks for ESG.

  • Work with internal teams to supervise and optimize the collection, classification, documentation and analysis of internal and external ESG data.

  • Work with other business sectors and support functions to identify quality issues, set priorities and plan and carry out enhancement initiatives.

  • Ensure that ESG data management practices comply with standards and regulations.

  • Promote transparency and communication with various stakeholders by developing ESG governance and data management performance tools and indicators.

  • Work closely with IT teams to integrate ESG data into the company’s IT systems and models.

  • Analyze market trends and best practices to propose and develop improvement initiatives, including using AI to improve ESG data quality.

  • Promote the importance of ESG data governance, raise awareness and provide training in the data and analytics ecosystem, and promote a culture of continuous improvement. 

What we offer*

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus

  • 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

  • Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

  • Group insurance including telemedicine

  • Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

  • Bachelor’s degree in management, environmental science, data science, engineering or another related field

  • A minimum of nine years of relevant experience, including five years in a data governance management role  

  • Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

  • Relevant experience in operationalizing a data governance framework 

  • Experience in matrix-based project management and skills to help operationalize projects

  • Experience in data governance and management

  • Experience in a communications role requiring you to summarize information to influence and steer various stakeholders towards a common goal at multiple levels of management

  • Experience with business processes that’s applicable to data management and governance

  • Knowledge of French is required

  • Knowledge of regulatory disclosure requirements

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At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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Management (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-03-26
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Category: Leadership Jobs

Tags: Classification Data governance Data management Data quality Engineering

Perks/benefits: Career development Competitive pay Equity / stock options Flex vacation Health care Salary bonus Wellness

Region: North America
Country: Canada

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