Data Steward, Capital Markets
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Position Overview & Specifications
Reporting to the Data Governance Lead, the Data Steward will be responsible for managing metadata, data quality metrics and rules, and data sharing and access for Transaction Data. The Data Steward will also be involved in defining the user requirements for the automated data quality and data access management solution development on the Data Lake. The role is in a centralized Data Governance Team in the CAO office of Capital Markets, and will work closely with Data Owners, Data Stewards, Data Custodians and all other Transaction Data stakeholders in Capital Markets.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Transaction Data Governance
- Work with business and technology stakeholders to identify Critical Data Elements.
- Maintain Business Glossary content for Transaction Data Domains in the Data Catalog tool with input from data stakeholders.
- Implement transaction data procedures and processes with inputs from the governance bodies (Data Governance Working Groups and Data Governance Council).
- Maintain the centralized data issue log by taking inputs from business data stewards and following up on progress of resolution.
- Manage the centralized data quality rule repository and coordinate the definition of common data quality rules with inputs from business and technology data stakeholders.
- Coordinate the Data Quality Dashboard publish with the Authoritative Data Sources.
- Gather and document user requirements for the development of the automated Data Quality solution in Databricks.
- Document and track Data Custody Agreements between source and destination data sources by taking inputs from data stewards and data custodians, and seeking approval from data owners.
- Manage data access requests for the Data Lake through data access logs and monitoring.
- Gather and document user requirements for the Role Based Access Framework and the automated data access management solution in Databricks.
- Assist in developing high quality training and communication materials to promote Data Governance across Capital Markets.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Capital Markets Transaction Domain Knowledge:
o Capital Markets trade and product knowledge at least in one of the asset classes with ability to easily understand the requirements on simple and complex deal structures.
Data Governance and Management:
o Familiarity with other data management disciplines such as Data Architecture, Data Security and Reference/Master Data Management.
o Experience or familiarity with data governance and management techniques and technology (Data Catalog, Data Quality, Data Transformation and Transmission).
Change Management:
o Ability to analyze and document business processes and implement new ones.
o Ability to gather and document user requirements in agile methodology.
o Ability to maintain and coordinate issue logs with prioritization and closure actions.
Professional Skills:
o Team player skills and ability adopt well to dynamic and goal-focused teams.
o Ability to become quickly proficient in new processes and systems.
o Strong verbal and written communication, and documentation skills.
o Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations and ability to work in a very fast paced and demanding environment.
o Experience with change management and organizational tools such as JIRA, SharePoint, Confluence.
o Foundational technical skills (beginner/intermediate level in SQL, XML, BI tools, python, etc.) and comfort level working with existing and new technology and software applications.
o Previous experience with Microsoft Purview (or a similar data catalog tool), any Data Quality Tool and Databricks (or a similar cloud based data engineering tool) is an asset. What you need to know
- CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com
- You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Banking & Lending
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Data Steward, Capital Markets roles across CIBC's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Banking & Lending.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £43,911 - £65,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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