Senior Advisor, Data Governance

ABOUT US

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$264.9 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2024.

We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong. 

Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

EXPERIENCE THE EDGE

At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The incumbent will report to the Director, Data Governance team, who is responsible for defining and operationalizing governance over PSP’s enterprise data, particularly through the lead of Data communities. The Senior Advisor is responsible for helping businesses implement data solutions following the established Data Governance Operating Model.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As a Senior Advisor, Data Governance, you’ll: 

• Partner with Business Stakeholders and IT to drive continuous improvement of our data management capabilities, practices, and outcomes to enhance both business performance and compliance levels over time through our Data Governance operating model

• Lead Data Owners and Data Stewards training and onboarding

• Determine root causes and business impacts of data quality issues; Assess existing data rules & responsibilities. Foster recommendations and solutions following analysis

• Determine and prioritize data related risks with business Data Stewards and SMEs

• Provide strategic guidance to data producers and users in understanding how to leverage data to its full potential for the benefit of enterprise and customers, within data governance perspective

• Grow data literacy and data maturity across the organization through effective communication strategies and training to build core data proficiencies in data-related and business roles

• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of practices and mechanisms to ensure compliance with data frameworks

• Coordinate, track, measure, and report on the performance of the standards and practices deployed, including the evolution of data governance operating model maturity

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance or in a relevant field (information technology, financial engineering, statistics, administration etc.)

• Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in the field of data management, data governance, change management and implementation of complex technology systems

• Strong knowledge on Data Governance and Data Quality concepts, as well as its best practices

• Experience in the capital markets industry or Data management experience in an investment firm considered an asset

• Significant experience in establishing and managing data governance programs and execution of related strategic plans

• Ability to influence, engage and build positive relationships with stakeholders

• Attention to detail and rigorous approach to research, analysis and documentation

• Strong ability to manage different stakeholder perspectives and resistance to change

• Finance Certification (CFA, CAIA) is an asset

• Data Certification (DAMA, DCAM, Etc.) is an asset

• Bilingualism: English and French (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa) 

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:

• Investment in career development

• Comprehensive group insurance plans

• Competitive pension plans

• Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs

• Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers

• A personalized family-building support, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, with available financial assistance

• Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off

• A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days

*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.

At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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