Assistant Director, Finance Digital Enablement (Ottawa (Downtown), ON, CA)

Assistant Director, Finance Digital Enablement

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The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment. 

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In addition to the position being staffed, this competition may be used to fill similar opportunities (Regular or Term) that become available at the same job grade. If you’re interested in this type of role, we encourage you to apply.

About this role

Through the development and execution of the FIN Digital & Data Strategy, this role will lead FIN’s Digital Enablement team to modernize FIN’s systems, data infrastructure and related processes, including AI adoption. The Strategy will deliver on FIN’s objectives while strengthening digital capabilities, driving innovation, and ensuring the FIN function is equipped to adapt, evolve, and succeed in a rapidly changing, data-driven environment. It will enable a reliable, integrated, and future-ready finance technology environment that empowers users across the Bank to manage finances, plan strategically, perform analysis, and deliver trusted financial reporting. 

Reporting to the Director, Finance Transformation & Systems, and a member of FIN’s leadership team, this position will lead a team of FIN system architects and business analysts. Being a change agent, advocating for FIN needs and building solid partnerships with the Bank’s Data and Digital Services (DDS), IT Services as well as external third parties will be key to success in delivering integrated digital FIN services. 

What you will do

• Provide technical subject matter expertise and strategic input in the development of FIN’s digital future, shaping the long-term FIN Digital & Data Strategy and roadmap. Bring forward new ideas to continuously evolve and shape FIN’ strategic and annual plans.
• Develop technical recommendations, architecture, and implementation plans that support the roadmap.
• Lead the FIN Digital Enablement team to ensure strategic integration and high-impact delivery of technology solutions across the FIN function.
• Be a strategic technology business partner and advisor to the FIN operational teams leadership as they deliver on FIN’s priorities and objectives. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential.
• Own technology execution in support of FIN’s transformation agenda.
• As a people-leader, create a work environment that inspires the FIN Digital Enablement team to strive, as well as develop and coach every member for them to achieve their full potential.
• Partner with and influence other technology leads across the Corporate Administration function (HR, COM, CS, DDS, etc.) to ensure an integrated Bank employee experience and advise FIN Leadership and CA executives on technology priorities and investments. An excellent understanding of business needs across the Bank (executives, leaders and employees) will be key to delivering solutions that enhance productivity.
• Establish a unified system architecture for FIN and ensure its integration with other Bank functions for a value-add digital experience. This includes accountability for  FIN’s technology ecosystem and ensuring its operational resilience.
• Establish a centralized, secure data environment that integrates key FIN systems and enables real-time access to trusted data. Work in close collaboration with FIN data analytics functional roles to build foundational data pipelines, governance, and access controls to support scalable insights and improved decision-making across FIN.
• As a member of FIN’s extended leadership team, promote innovation and learning across FIN, build a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement, lead employee-centric change. Specifically, be a champion of a digital-first mindset, and enable cultural adoption of AI/automation tools within FIN and the Bank.
• Looking ahead, continuously scan market and technology roadmaps of Bank third-party partners for innovation and, anticipate future-focused trends related to FIN technology, practices and processes to inform FIN’s continuous digital evolution.
• Foster solid relationships with key internal and external partners and influence Bank priorities to ensure FIN’s technological needs are met. Be a thought leader and represent FIN on technology forums.

What you need to succeed
You bring a strategic, execution-focused mindset and are able to translate business priorities into practical technology, data and AI solutions. With strong experience leading technology delivery, systems architecture, data infrastructure or digital transformation in a complex environment, you can provide credible technical advice while working within established strategic direction and governance.

You have a strong understanding of data quality, governance, controls, operational resilience, cyber/security, privacy, data management and responsible AI. You communicate clearly and concisely, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences and make complex information accessible to a range of partners.

You are a collaborative leader who can influence partners and build strong relationships across FIN, DDS, IT Services and external providers. You have a proven ability to lead teams, coach employees and create an environment that supports innovation, learning and continuous improvement.

Nice-to-have

• Experience with SAP, enterprise finance systems, data warehouses/lakehouses, automation tools or AI-enabled solutions.
• Experience working in finance, accounting, corporate services or another complex control-based environment.
• Experience leading or supporting large-scale transformation, modernization or system implementation initiatives.

Your education and experience 
You have a university degree in a relevant field such as computer science, information systems, data, engineering or a related discipline, and 8 years of relevant experience leading technology, data, systems or digital transformation initiatives in a complex organization. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Innovative Mindset
We value candidates who demonstrate adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies, including AI and digital tools. We seek individuals who can think critically about data, question existing processes, and find ways to simplify our work while embracing change and new ways of doing things. 

Language requirement
The Bank’s work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada’s official languages - English and French.  The position language requirement is Level 5 (Fully Functional).  If a qualified candidate who meets the language requirement of the position is not found, a qualified candidate who does not meet the language requirement may be considered. Training may be provided to help reach the required level.  Both bilingual and unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

What you need to know

• Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Reliability 
• Relocation assistance may be provided, if required
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

Hybrid Work Model
The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a portion of each month as part of the Bank’s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of 12 days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office. 

What you can expect from us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider. 

• Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $153,721 to $180,848 (job grade 19)
• The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at  7 to 10% of your base salary. The Bank offers additional performance pay (5%) for those who exceed expectations. Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
• Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health, dental disability and life and/or accident insurance coverage that meets your needs
• Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
• Indexed, defined-benefit pension

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.