Director, Strategic Insights

Our Story & Purpose:

Were Vancity a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946 our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. Weve made bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans and were actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada were proud to be consistently recognized as one of the countrys Top Employers. If youre ready to join our team of 2300 diverse individuals access competitive rewards and benefits and be part of a greater movement - apply today!

Your Role in Supporting Our Members:

As the Director Strategic Insights you will lead the Strategic Insights function within the Analytics Centre of Excellence shaping how data and analytics inform enterprise-wide decision making. You will engage closely with business leaders to scope and prioritize analytics initiatives translate complex insights into compelling narratives and influence strategic direction through advanced analytics methodologies. This role is ideal for a senior analytics leader who brings strong business acumen enterprise influence and a passion for fostering an analytical mindset across a complex organization.

This is a Full-time Permanent role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the VP Data Analytics and AI. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands

How Youll Make an Impact:

• Leading the Strategic Insights team to deliver highâvalue enterpriseâwide analytics and insights
• Engaging with business partners to scope prioritize and execute analytics initiatives aligned to ACE strategy
• Influencing executive and senior leader decision making through dataâdriven recommendations
• Translating complex analytics into clear compelling insights and strategic narratives
• Promoting best practices in analytics methodologies and insight generation across the organization
• Representing ACE on enterprise committees and crossâfunctional forums
• Building strong relationships with lines of business to embed insights into everyday decisioning
• Fostering an engaged agile and highâperforming Strategic Insights team
• Evolving team capabilities and skills to meet changing organizational needs
  

What Youll Bring to the Team:

• A university degree in analytics business economics data science statistics or a related field
• 8 years of progressive experience in analytics strategic insights or dataâdriven decision support
• 5 years of people leadership experience including leading senior analytical professionals
• Demonstrated experience influencing executiveâlevel stakeholders through insights and recommendations
• Strong knowledge of analytics methodologies frameworks and best practices
• Proven ability to translate complex data into meaningful actionable business insights
• Experience working in large complex or matrixed organizations
  
  

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• Experience in financial services banking or credit unions
• Exposure to advanced analytics data science or machine learning environments
• Experience supporting enterprise strategy or transformation initiatives
  
  

Youll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Strategic Able to connect analytics work to enterprise objectives and longâterm impact.
• Influential Skilled at shaping decisions and building credibility with senior leaders.
• Collaborative Effective at partnering across diverse teams and business units.
• Insightâdriven Passionate about turning data into meaningful stories and outcomes.
  
  

We value lived experience so if you are interested in this role we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills dont perfectly align with those listed.

What Youll Earn:

This role offers a salary range of $148000-$174100 per annum. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications skills previous experience and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program subject to program eligibility requirements.

Why Youll Love Working Here:

A career at Vancity is more than just a job youre joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

• Living Wage Employer: Were the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canadas Top Employers.
• Customizable Benefits: Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs.
• Generous Vacation: New employees start with 3-4 weeks of vacation per year with additional days earned over time.
• Extra Stat Holidays: In addition to BCs 11 statutory holidays we offer 2 extra days plus care days for personal or family illness.
• Immediate Health Coverage: Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date with three levels of coverage to choose from.
• Defined Benefit Pension: Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life recognizing that retirement looks different for everyone.

Vancity Talent Programs:

Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self-identify as Indigenous Black or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner this initiative provides access to career development opportunities prioritized job screening and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details please see our dedicated Talent Programs job posting.

At Vancity were committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.

We are also committed to an inclusive barrier-free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage) we encourage you to let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at Were here to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality so you can participate fully in the process.

Required Experience:

Director