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The position at a glance

The Head of Data Stewards is a senior leadership role within the Finance COO – Data Office (FDO), responsible for owning and driving the data governance and data quality agenda for the CIB Americas Finance & Tax organization. This role manages a global team of data experts and acts as the strategic liaison between Finance & Tax, Technology, and enterprise data governance bodies.

Reporting to the Head of FDO, the Head of Data Stewards sets the vision for data sourcing strategy, oversees the design of governance controls, leads the resolution of complex data quality issues, and ensures that Finance & Tax has the data foundation required for accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

This is a senior, high‑impact position that requires exceptional leadership, technical depth, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across multiple regions

In detail

The Finance COO Office (FCOO) partners with Finance and Tax teams to deliver solutions, streamline processes, and ensure operational excellence. It acts as a bridge between Finance & Tax, Business lines, PMO, and Technology groups across New York, New Jersey, Montreal, Mumbai, London, Paris, and other global locations.

As part of FCOO, the FDO:

• Provides Data Governance for Finance & Tax

• Define, implement, and maintain data quality rules
• Maintain data dictionaries and metadata
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements
• Establish and enforce data ownership and stewardship standards

•  Leads AI Enablement for Finance & Tax:

• Serve as the central point of contact for AI‑related initiatives
• Identify opportunities for AI‑based automation and optimization
• Partner with Technology to design AI‑enabled solutions
• Use advanced analytics and data science techniques to validate and enhance model performance

• Leadership Responsibilities

The Head of Data Stewards oversees business line data stream teams. Working closely with Finance & Tax senior management, this leader will:

• Define and drive the data sourcing strategy for the Finance & Tax domain
• Assess systemic data issues and lead root cause investigations
• Translate regulatory, local, and Group requirements into actionable data solutions
• Represent Finance & Tax at governance bodies and committees
• Prioritize, plan, and deliver cross functional initiatives with significant organizational impact
• Influence stakeholders across technology, operations, risk, and business teams

• Key Activities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements for data strategy execution
• Map current and future state data workflows, identifying gaps and improvement areas
• Develop and deliver training plans for new data processes and systems
• Lead enhancements of the control environment and upstream data processes
• Drive remediation of data sourcing, data accuracy, and compliance issues
• Prepare and present findings, risks, and recommendations to governance forums
• Ensure timely, high quality delivery of assigned projects and team activities

• Staff supervision/ Organizational Structure

• Reports to: Head of Finance Data Office (FDO), based in New Jersey
• Direct oversight: Teams in Montreal and Mumbai, including day to day operations
• Scope: Leadership of multi disciplinary, multi location data experts supporting Finance & Tax
• Embedded BNP Paribas Code of Conduct and DEI initiatives, Act as a senior champion of the BNP Paribas Code of Conduct, ensuring all credit decisions adhere to ethical standards and regulatory requirements. Expected to actively promote DEI, mentor under represented groups.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, MIS, Data Science, or related field
• 7–10 years in IT audit, data governance, or IT control framework management within financial services
• 3–5 years leading teams of analysts or data professionals
• Experience working in highly regulated environments preferred
• Professional working proficiency in English language is required
• Strong understanding of Finance, Liquidity, Regulatory Reporting, and Market & Credit Risk
• Ability to analyze data anomalies and understand upstream drivers
• Familiarity with front to back processes and business products
• Deep knowledge of governance frameworks, standards, and controls
• Experience implementing enterprise data governance practices
• Proven ability to manage and develop teams across multiple geographies
• Strong decision making, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders

*Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. Professional working proficiency in English language is required

What’s in it for you

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer flexible benefits including a family and spouse insurance program, a defined contribution pension plan and paid days for volunteering. Hybrid work arrangements are available for most positions. In-office presence is required a minimum of 3 days per week, one of which must be on a Monday and/or a Friday. BNP Paribas provides excellent training and personal development programs, as well as opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.

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What you need to know

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments

• At BNP Paribas all employees are on an equal footing allowing us to create a work environment that values and respects people for their talents, skills and competences.
• BNP Paribas recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status (Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Right Act).
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About us

BNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 63 countries, with more than 180,000 employees, the bank holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services.

BNP Paribas’ mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising its clients according to the highest ethical standards, while striving to respond to essential concerns in terms of the environment, regional development and social inclusion.

Since 1961, BNP Paribas has supported large Canadian companies and institutions in their business development by offering a full range of specialized financial services and investment products.

With over 1,400 employees, BNP Paribas in Canada continues to attract experts from diverse fields as well as ambitious young talent from around the world. We are proud to offer our employees a rewarding and international workplace where they can build their professional careers by honing their skills, meeting challenges and enriching their knowledge of the financial industry.

Our certifications and partnerships

• Montreal’s Top Employers 2025
• Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2025
• Women in Governance  – Parity certified -  Platinum certification
• Pride at Work Canada
• Part of Les Affaires top 300 companies in Quebec
• Synclusiv
• Ready, Willing and Able 
• Autisme sans Limites 
• LinkedIn Top Companies 2024

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*** While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted***