Director, Data Architecture & Information Management
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About the role
Who We Are At Momentum Financial Services Group, we help people move forward by reimagining how money works for those who need it most. With more than 40 years of experience, we’re the team behind Money Mart—Canada’s largest non-bank branch network—and a leader in financial solutions for underserved communities. From short-term loans to money transfers and prepaid cards, we power the products, technology, and operations that connect over a million customers a year to the money they need, when they need it. At MFSG, we come together across teams and departments to create something bigger than ourselves: solutions that remove barriers and give people access to money they might not get anywhere else. Whether you're solving problems, building systems, or shaping strategy, your work fuels real support for real people. We’ve Got You Covered Compensation Philosophy: Our strategy is designed to attract and retain top talent by offering competitive, fair, and performance-driven rewards. We benchmark against the market, recognize strong performance and continuously evolve to meet the needs of our people and our business. Discretionary Annual Bonus: Enjoy the opportunity for a discretionary bonus based on individual performance and company success. Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits include health and dental plans with 100% of the premiums covered. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program to support your mental well-being and provide resources for personal challenges. Retirement Plans: Plan for your future with our robust retirement savings options, ensuring you’re set for the long haul. Hybrid Work Environment: Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance remote work with in-office. Perks and Rewards: Enjoy reimbursement for tuition assistance and professional development, discounts through Perkopolis and participate in our rewards and recognition programs to celebrate your contributions.
The Job: Director, Data Architecture & Information Management As the Director, Data Architecture & Information Management, you will serve as the enterprise authority for data architecture and information management, establishing the standards, frameworks, and governance processes that define how data is designed, integrated, and managed across the organization. This leadership role is responsible for shaping the enterprise information architecture, advancing Master Data Management (MDM) capabilities, and ensuring the organization's data assets are trusted, scalable, and reusable. You will play a critical role in enabling business operations, analytics, digital transformation, and AI-driven initiatives while leading a team of architects, modelers, and engineers. What You’ll Do Establish and govern enterprise data architecture standards, design patterns, information models, reference architectures, and architecture review processes. Provide architectural leadership and design oversight for projects, programs, and technology initiatives impacting enterprise data assets. Own and evolve the enterprise canonical data model and business information architecture to drive data consistency, interoperability, reuse, and scalability. Define and lead the organization's Master Data Management (MDM) strategy, architecture, and roadmap, beginning with customer data and expanding across additional domains. Partner with business and technology leaders to develop future-state data capabilities, information management practices, and architecture roadmaps aligned to strategic objectives. Lead enterprise data modeling, metadata architecture, information lifecycle management, and architectural best practices. Evaluate emerging technologies, data platforms, and AI capabilities to strengthen enterprise data architecture and maximize business value. Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of Data Architects, Data Modelers, and Data Engineers. What You’ll Bring Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Management, or a related discipline. 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise data architecture, information architecture, data modeling, and information management. Proven success influencing enterprise-wide business and technology decisions through architectural leadership. Experience partnering with Enterprise, Solution, and Cloud Architects to establish end-to-end architecture strategies. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise data standards, architecture patterns, and governance processes. Strong expertise in conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling. Experience leading Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives and enterprise information management programs. Experience developing enterprise information models, integration standards, and reference architectures. Proven ability to collaborate with senior business and technology leaders to define future-state architecture roadmaps. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in a related discipline. Experience within financial services or other highly regulated industries. Experience supporting cloud-based data platforms and modern data ecosystems. Experience enabling AI, advanced analytics, customer intelligence, and digital transformation initiatives. Experience building and leading architecture or information management teams. Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, CDMP, Azure Data Certifications, AWS Data Certifications, or equivalent. Technical Expertise Enterprise Data Architecture Information Architecture Master Data Management (MDM) Data Modeling (Conceptual, Logical, Physical) Metadata Management Information Lifecycle Management Data Integration Architecture Reference Data Management Enterprise Architecture Frameworks Cloud Data Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) Data Warehousing and Analytics Platforms SQL and Data Analysis Architecture Review and Solution Design AI and Data Architecture Principles Leadership Competencies Strategic Thinking and Planning Executive Communication and Influence Stakeholder Management Organizational Leadership Enterprise Architecture Collaboration Cross-Functional Partnership Change Leadership Innovation and Continuous Improvement Team Development and Coaching Problem Solving and Decision Making Committed to Equal Opportunity: MFSG is committed to accommodating applicants up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. If you are selected for an interview, please notify MFSG if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation, MFSG will work with you to determine how to meet your needs. About MFSG – Our Commitment to Responsible Innovation At MFSG, we are committed to building innovative solutions grounded in ethical, transparent, and responsible use of data and technology. Aligned with the principles outlined in Canada’s Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), we take a proactive approach to ensuring that any AI or data-driven systems we use are safe, fair, and accountable. This posting is for a current position within our organization, offering the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, responsible innovation that supports our employees, clients, and communities. We prioritize strong data governance, clear communication around how systems work, and safeguards that reduce risks and protect individuals. Our focus is on developing tools and processes that promote equity, reliability, and trust, supported by ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement. Joining MFSG means contributing to a future-focused organization that values both innovation and integrity, where your work helps shape solutions that responsibly support our employees, clients, and communities.
About Momentum Financial Services Group
For over 40 years, Momentum Financial Services Group has been committed to providing financial solutions that meet the evolving needs of the consumers and business owners in our communities. We rely on our large retail network to provide our customers with diverse financial products such as loans, check cashing, money transfers, and prepaid cards.
We are a financial services company that began with the belief of putting people first. From the moment we first opened our doors to the company we are today – we have always stood by our goal to set the highest standards for customer service, convenience, and quality financial products and services.
As the word momentum implies, we want to help our customers get where they need to be. It starts with a moment – an emergency happens, an opportunity arises – and ends, not with an installment loan, but with a way to get back to work or take that next step towards the future. We believe in our customers, and we're here to provide them with a little momentum to build their positive future.
Since we opened our doors in 1979, our goal has been to empower customers to manage their finances and reach their financial goals. We understand that a loan isn't just a loan – it's momentum to achieve a positive future.
We believe in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We proudly contribute over $250,000 annually to charities and non-profit organizations, along with using our time and talent to serve in our local communities throughout Canada and the United States.
Momentum Financial Services Group is a team of more than 2,000 people serving customers throughout Canada and the United States. Our employees' personal and professional goals are important to us. As a result, we offer training programs, competitive benefits packages, personal incentives, and other exciting perks. Visit our corporate website, www.mfsg.com, to learn more about our company and products.
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Director, Data Architecture & Information Management
Top Benefits
About the role
Who We Are At Momentum Financial Services Group, we help people move forward by reimagining how money works for those who need it most. With more than 40 years of experience, we’re the team behind Money Mart—Canada’s largest non-bank branch network—and a leader in financial solutions for underserved communities. From short-term loans to money transfers and prepaid cards, we power the products, technology, and operations that connect over a million customers a year to the money they need, when they need it. At MFSG, we come together across teams and departments to create something bigger than ourselves: solutions that remove barriers and give people access to money they might not get anywhere else. Whether you're solving problems, building systems, or shaping strategy, your work fuels real support for real people. We’ve Got You Covered Compensation Philosophy: Our strategy is designed to attract and retain top talent by offering competitive, fair, and performance-driven rewards. We benchmark against the market, recognize strong performance and continuously evolve to meet the needs of our people and our business. Discretionary Annual Bonus: Enjoy the opportunity for a discretionary bonus based on individual performance and company success. Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits include health and dental plans with 100% of the premiums covered. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program to support your mental well-being and provide resources for personal challenges. Retirement Plans: Plan for your future with our robust retirement savings options, ensuring you’re set for the long haul. Hybrid Work Environment: Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance remote work with in-office. Perks and Rewards: Enjoy reimbursement for tuition assistance and professional development, discounts through Perkopolis and participate in our rewards and recognition programs to celebrate your contributions.
The Job: Director, Data Architecture & Information Management As the Director, Data Architecture & Information Management, you will serve as the enterprise authority for data architecture and information management, establishing the standards, frameworks, and governance processes that define how data is designed, integrated, and managed across the organization. This leadership role is responsible for shaping the enterprise information architecture, advancing Master Data Management (MDM) capabilities, and ensuring the organization's data assets are trusted, scalable, and reusable. You will play a critical role in enabling business operations, analytics, digital transformation, and AI-driven initiatives while leading a team of architects, modelers, and engineers. What You’ll Do Establish and govern enterprise data architecture standards, design patterns, information models, reference architectures, and architecture review processes. Provide architectural leadership and design oversight for projects, programs, and technology initiatives impacting enterprise data assets. Own and evolve the enterprise canonical data model and business information architecture to drive data consistency, interoperability, reuse, and scalability. Define and lead the organization's Master Data Management (MDM) strategy, architecture, and roadmap, beginning with customer data and expanding across additional domains. Partner with business and technology leaders to develop future-state data capabilities, information management practices, and architecture roadmaps aligned to strategic objectives. Lead enterprise data modeling, metadata architecture, information lifecycle management, and architectural best practices. Evaluate emerging technologies, data platforms, and AI capabilities to strengthen enterprise data architecture and maximize business value. Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of Data Architects, Data Modelers, and Data Engineers. What You’ll Bring Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Management, or a related discipline. 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise data architecture, information architecture, data modeling, and information management. Proven success influencing enterprise-wide business and technology decisions through architectural leadership. Experience partnering with Enterprise, Solution, and Cloud Architects to establish end-to-end architecture strategies. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise data standards, architecture patterns, and governance processes. Strong expertise in conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling. Experience leading Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives and enterprise information management programs. Experience developing enterprise information models, integration standards, and reference architectures. Proven ability to collaborate with senior business and technology leaders to define future-state architecture roadmaps. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in a related discipline. Experience within financial services or other highly regulated industries. Experience supporting cloud-based data platforms and modern data ecosystems. Experience enabling AI, advanced analytics, customer intelligence, and digital transformation initiatives. Experience building and leading architecture or information management teams. Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, CDMP, Azure Data Certifications, AWS Data Certifications, or equivalent. Technical Expertise Enterprise Data Architecture Information Architecture Master Data Management (MDM) Data Modeling (Conceptual, Logical, Physical) Metadata Management Information Lifecycle Management Data Integration Architecture Reference Data Management Enterprise Architecture Frameworks Cloud Data Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) Data Warehousing and Analytics Platforms SQL and Data Analysis Architecture Review and Solution Design AI and Data Architecture Principles Leadership Competencies Strategic Thinking and Planning Executive Communication and Influence Stakeholder Management Organizational Leadership Enterprise Architecture Collaboration Cross-Functional Partnership Change Leadership Innovation and Continuous Improvement Team Development and Coaching Problem Solving and Decision Making Committed to Equal Opportunity: MFSG is committed to accommodating applicants up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. If you are selected for an interview, please notify MFSG if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation, MFSG will work with you to determine how to meet your needs. About MFSG – Our Commitment to Responsible Innovation At MFSG, we are committed to building innovative solutions grounded in ethical, transparent, and responsible use of data and technology. Aligned with the principles outlined in Canada’s Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), we take a proactive approach to ensuring that any AI or data-driven systems we use are safe, fair, and accountable. This posting is for a current position within our organization, offering the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, responsible innovation that supports our employees, clients, and communities. We prioritize strong data governance, clear communication around how systems work, and safeguards that reduce risks and protect individuals. Our focus is on developing tools and processes that promote equity, reliability, and trust, supported by ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement. Joining MFSG means contributing to a future-focused organization that values both innovation and integrity, where your work helps shape solutions that responsibly support our employees, clients, and communities.
About Momentum Financial Services Group
For over 40 years, Momentum Financial Services Group has been committed to providing financial solutions that meet the evolving needs of the consumers and business owners in our communities. We rely on our large retail network to provide our customers with diverse financial products such as loans, check cashing, money transfers, and prepaid cards.
We are a financial services company that began with the belief of putting people first. From the moment we first opened our doors to the company we are today – we have always stood by our goal to set the highest standards for customer service, convenience, and quality financial products and services.
As the word momentum implies, we want to help our customers get where they need to be. It starts with a moment – an emergency happens, an opportunity arises – and ends, not with an installment loan, but with a way to get back to work or take that next step towards the future. We believe in our customers, and we're here to provide them with a little momentum to build their positive future.
Since we opened our doors in 1979, our goal has been to empower customers to manage their finances and reach their financial goals. We understand that a loan isn't just a loan – it's momentum to achieve a positive future.
We believe in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We proudly contribute over $250,000 annually to charities and non-profit organizations, along with using our time and talent to serve in our local communities throughout Canada and the United States.
Momentum Financial Services Group is a team of more than 2,000 people serving customers throughout Canada and the United States. Our employees' personal and professional goals are important to us. As a result, we offer training programs, competitive benefits packages, personal incentives, and other exciting perks. Visit our corporate website, www.mfsg.com, to learn more about our company and products.