Associate Data Analyst

Posted:
9/6/2024, 3:09:05 AM

Location(s):
Toronto, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Data & Analytics

Collaborating with the Director, Data Design and Investment Division Data Lake (IDDL) Business Support, the Associate Data Analyst, will be a key member of a team of data professionals responsible for delivering key critical initiatives and establishing the data quality program for Manulife GWAM. They will couple their data analysis experience with a solid understanding of the Investment Division’s business and operations to implement the data strategy.

Responsibilities:

  • You will work with Global Wealth Asset Management Operational Business &Technical Support teams, GWAM Business Teams (Finance and Risk) and the GWAM Chief Data Office to support the Investment Division Data Lake [IDDL] Daily Production activities to ensure data is available, reliable, consistent, accessible, secure, and timely through daily Data Issue Identification, Analysis and Action Planning.

  • You will partner with the GWAM Chief Data Office Data Governance and Data Analytics, support on-going IDDL process improvements, including enhancements to GWAM Operational Capabilities, GWAM Data Quality Monitoring and Controls and GWAM Meta Data Management Tools such as the Business Glossary and Data Lineage.

  • Working with different GWAM teams to support IDDL Design and Development for GWAM Strategic Initiatives. ​

How will you create impact?

The Chief Data Office (CDO) provides centralized oversight and coordination for any activities related to investment data. We provide standardized framework, operating structures, policies, and process to consistently govern and manage GWAM and GA data assets. The individual will be a key member of data design team to lead and support the growth of GWAM and GA data assets and critical data processes such as daily data quality deployment and monitoring.

What motivates you?

  • You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.

  • You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.

  • You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.

  • You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters. 

  • You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.

  • You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone

What we are looking for

  • Highly analytical with strong consulting and problem-solving abilities; tenacity to identify the root cause of problems and apply innovative approaches to solve business data problems

  • Strong service orientation

  • Take personal accountability for issue analysis and resolution

  • Asset management or financial services industry experience

  • Previous experience in the management of large, firm-wide processes

  • Strong communication skills

  • Constructive challenge and influencing skills

  • Experience in translating between business and technology worlds

  • Champion of change and effectively managing the implementation of new ideas / improvements

  • Confident when dealing with investment professionals, senior management and other partners

  • Knowledge and experience with asset management systems and platforms such as trading/order management, portfolio accounting, client reporting, performance analytics and master data management

  • Technical Skills, such as knowledge, of SQL required to perform data analysis

What can we offer you?

  • A competitive salary and benefits packages.

  • A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.

  • A focus on growing your career path with us.

  • Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.

  • Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

  • Values-first culture
    We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

  • Boundless opportunity
    We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

  • Continuous innovation
    We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

  • Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

  • Championing Corporate Citizenship
    We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected].

Primary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$59,570.00 CAD - $110,630.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.