Manager, Data Management Operations (15 month contract)

The opportunity

The Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the daily activities of Data Management Operations ensuring robust stewardship across responsible data domains within the organizations enterprise data sets. This role manages a team dedicated to delivering complete accurate and timely securities related information to downstream stakeholders which is essential for critical reporting analytics and investment activities.

In addition the Manager actively supports strategic enterprise departmental and teamlevel data initiatives; including consulting on optimizing and implementing data strategy initiatives new applications system enhancements and process improvements to improve data quality and operational efficiency.

Who youll work with

The Manager will report to the Senior Manager of Data Management Operations within the Public Investment Operations Team as part of the Finance Department.

What youll do

• Act as a data steward for enterprise security master legal entities market and reference data supporting Investments Investment Operations Risk and Performance Analytics Financial Reporting and Compliance teams.

• Supervise critical data management related operations with a focus on ensuring designated datasets are available reliable complete consistent and timely.

• Execute on key data related projects and initiatives collaborating with Finance teams Business Technology Support and/or the Project Management Office; including analysis testing and production deployment activities.

• Initiate lead and manage process improvement initiatives for activities supporting our Enterprise Data Management Platform Order Management System and/or Accounting Book of Record application.

• Develop maintain and recommend enhancements to key operational controls that strengthen oversight effectiveness and reduce operational risk.

• Ensure adequate and timely responses to escalated inquiries from Investment Finance or Technology stakeholders

• Support talent management activities including recruitment coaching training and performance management

What youll need

• Relevant university degree (such as Finance Business Administration Commerce Economics Statistics and/or Computer Science)

• CFA CPA and/or other related Data designations

• Experience in data and people management (5 years or more)

• Knowledge and experience managing Security Master data within enterprise data management platforms and investment management systems; including MarkitEDM Charles River and SimCorp.

• Understanding of database concepts applications language (SQL) and capabilities within an Investment Data warehouse

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (Excel PowerPoint Visio) and data and analytics platforms including PowerBI and Snowflake with experience working with Financial data sets.

• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience using Python and GitHub to analyze validate and automate processing of operational data and workflows

• Basic understanding of AI concepts with hands-on experience in using AI tools and models for business applications. Familiarity with creating effective prompts interacting with generative AI platforms

• Investment Operations Support; including the data management of equities fixed income derivatives and alternative assets within Investment Management systems

• Relationship management with third party data vendors; including Bloomberg Refinitiv Standard & Poors IHSMarkit FIS and Managed Account Platforms

• Develop and deliver appropriately tailored presentations and materials for senior leadership and direct reports.

• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business relevant language for business users and senior management.

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What were offering

• Competitive compensation

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

• A flexible work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working

• Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year

• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

At Ontario Teachers diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create reflect and embrace diversity of thought background and experience. Through our Diversity Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion check out Life at Teachers.

How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

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