Senior Data Analyst, Investment Finance & Valuations

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The Senior Data Analyst will be part of the Toronto based Financial System & Workflows Team within the Investment Finance & Valuations Division, reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Systems & Workflow. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, statistical modeling, and a proven track record of delivering actionable insights to drive business decision-making. The Senior Data Analyst will shape the development of the portfolio analytics capabilities for the Investment Finance & Valuations team. The role will lead various data analytics initiatives and deliver innovative solutions to Investment Finance & Valuations and partner divisions. To succeed in this role, the ideal individual needs strong attention to detail, have experience in leading data analysts, and have a proven ability to build relationships among the business groups. A keen desire to explore new technologies and implement innovative solutions will enhance the success of the role.

We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. Our flexible hybrid work guideline requires teams to come to the office a minimum of 3+ days per week.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop comprehensive interactive dashboards and reporting leveraging Power BI or similar business intelligence tools

• Work across functional areas and with business stakeholders to understand and identify data and reporting objectives to develop relevant capabilities

• Integrate data from various sources to create a unified view for analysis, and utilize advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to analyze data and generate insights

• Collaborate with data engineers to ensure the availability and quality of data for analysis

• Evaluate, analyze, and recommend potential solutions that enhance analytics and reporting

• Effectively communicate complex analytical findings to non-technical stakeholders, and prepare and deliver comprehensive reports and presentations

• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies for data analysis and be well acquainted with current industry trends and advancements in data analytics

• Lead data-focused projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery

• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of data sources, methodologies, transformation processes, business rules, and user guides

• Contribute to the development and implementation of data governance policies and procedures

• Lead and mentor the Data Analysts, and provide guidance on best practices, methodologies, and tools for data analysis, as well as training a support for the team

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of proven experience as a data analyst in a financial management and investment support environment

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a similar discipline

• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Associate, Certified Analytics Professional (CAP), or similar are considered an asset

• Advanced proficiency with PowerBI and other data visualization tools

• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools, such as Alteryx, Python, R, or similar

• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and management, and familiarity with Azure technologies

• Strong knowledge of statistical methods and data visualization techniques

• Familiarity with machine learning algorithms and techniques and experience implementing predictive models

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to identify and solve data errors within a data governance framework

• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal) to effectively convey complex findings and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team, with strong project management skills

• Ability to maintain an innovative mindset focused on delivering business value in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

As one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities we live and work — and the members we proudly serve.

From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.