Manager, Finance Data Analytics & Insights

Manager, Finance Data Analytics & Insights

The opportunity

The Manager, Finance Data Analytics & Insights will work with Finance teams on key data & analytical tool initiatives. In conjunction with the Managing Director and/or Senior Manager, actively work on DA&I initiatives and coordinate with Finance teams and other departments/divisions in OTPP to enable successful, timely, and effective development and implementation of Finance data initiatives and BI Solutions

Who you'll work with

This position provides support to business users and decision makers within Finance to develop and maintain BI Solutions that unlock actionable intelligence and insights that guide management decisions. This position also works closely with partners in Technology Analytics & AI, and Enterprise Data Platforms, who support the BI Solutions infrastructure and development process.

What you'll do

You will be responsible for participating in various projects and initiatives within the Finance Data Analytics & Insights team, including:

• Develop and maintain Finance dashboards and BI solutions utilizing key financial metrics (Risk, Performance, Valuation, Expenses, etc.). Assist Finance teams in the development and delivery of new analytical capabilities that help drive investment and/or business decision making for our partners.
• Build and maintain analytical tools and self-service reporting (e.g., Power BI).
• Assist Finance teams with the development and automation of key management reporting and committee material.
• Support the exploration and adoption of AI-enabled analytics and Generative BI capabilities, including natural-language data experiences, to improve how users access, analyze, and interpret trusted data.
• Support the “OneFinance” model, to help eliminate duplication of analytical efforts and ensuring one source of the truth is available to all business partners and stakeholders
• Improve reporting, analytics, and insights through integration of Finance datasets.

• Provide guidance and oversight to ensure essential Finance datasets are accurately integrated into the enterprise data dictionary (Collibra),

• Partner with Technology Analytics & AI and Enterprise Data Platforms in new Investment projects that pertain to Finance data.

• Proactively provide input on the group’s mandate, team composition and skills, and recommend changes for process improvements for the team, and stakeholders.
• Provide input and insights in relation to developing critical initiatives for the Finance Data Analytics and Insights group.
• Identify opportunities and develop solutions where there may be no precedent, requiring analytical ability, judgment, and creative thinking

What you'll need

• Approximately 5+ years of related professional experience in investment analysis and/or financial reporting

• Financial services industry experience is a must; pension or investment fund experience preferred

• Experience in project management / special projects, including participating in cross-functional teams, an asset

• Experience with management reporting and analysis, an asset

• Experience applying AI-enabled analytics, Generative BI, or natural-language data tools to business use cases is an asset

• University Degree

• CFA, MBA, CPA, FRM designation OR equivalent international accreditation/designation
• Working knowledge of the pension plan’s business cycles (including trade life cycle, Finance operations, data management & reporting, FP&A investment performance, investment risk, valuations, ESG and financial & management reporting.

• Strong technical knowledge of Business Intelligence solutions & visualization tools (e.g. Power BI)

• Understanding of tools that enable efficient financial data capture and analysis (SQL, R, Python, Snowflake)

• Working knowledge of AI and generative AI tools, with an understanding of how they can be applied responsibly to business intelligence, analytics, and financial reporting

• Extensive use of MS Office products and MS Power Platform

• Knowledge and understanding of the data environment / infrastructure, transformation, and transition from beginning to end

What we’re offering

Pay-for-performance with base salary and annual incentive based on individual and enterprise performance.

The Base Salary range for this level is as follows:
$105,000 - $155,000.

Individual compensation and placement of this role in the range is based on different factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, demonstrated competencies, and internal equity as they relate to the role.

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage

• Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan

• The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program

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

• Competitive time off

• 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.

Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

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About Us

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