SLC Management is a growing global asset management firm providing innovative and diversified investment solutions to institutional investors. We are breaking new ground with a full spectrum of solutions for a growing institutional client base of more than 1300 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA$374/US$283 billion in assets under management (AUM). As a subsidiary of Sun Life, we are aligned with one of the world’s leading financial services companies, and benefit from the stability and strength of that relationship. 

We are a performance-driven organization with a deliberate focus on fostering a development-focused, inclusive culture revolving around our Core Values of being client obsessed, valuing each other, acting with speed and having an owner’s mindset.  As part of our team, you play a role in fulfilling our purpose and making a difference. We offer a rewarding work environment that is filled with opportunity for growth where you will be empowered to meet the challenges of a highly competitive landscape.

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SLC Management offers a mix of in-office and virtual work where our employees are empowered to do their best. Generally, employees are expected to work three or more days in-office each week with flexibility depending on their business, client and team needs.

Director, Senior Data Analyst, Office of the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) – SLC Management

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

 The Director, Senior Data Analyst will work in partnership with the Office of the CIO, and the SLC Digital Solutions & Innovations team to identify areas of opportunities where data analysis (including statistical modeling, AI, etc) can be leveraged to create a positive outcome for the asset management business.  

Reporting to the Managing Director, Chief of Staff, Office of the CIO & the Senior Managing Director, Client Experience, Data & Analytics, and Innovation Platforms Owner, the Senior Data Analyst will leverage their in-depth asset management and/or capital markets knowledge to provide a hands-on, strong analytical and data-driven approach to help organize, visualize, and understand large data sets. 

We are looking for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced and agile environment and knows how to juggle multiple deadlines. We are looking for a clear communicator who is comfortable negotiating and making recommendations to various levels of leadership.  
 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Define and clearly articulate problem statements to allow for collaboration on solutions that meet business needs.  
• Facilitate sessions and drive discussions to uncover critical and/or hidden requirements, the true business need, and associated risks.    
• Leverage the data assets to provide recommendations and convey key insights to answer business questions.  Communicate data insights and findings across the organization via presentations & documents. 
• Create re-usable data assets for the firm by acquiring, digesting, and analysing raw datasets. 
• Create unique and descriptive visualizations that bring data to life, intuitively telling the story behind data. 
• Work with engineering to develop scalable data pipelines that allow for accurate and insightful views into the data.   
• Manage discussions, conflicts, and negotiations through to resolution, using communication strategies that align with different audience styles, environments and/or cultures.   
• Work in collaboration with teams across SLC Management and SLF Corporate

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 7+ years’ experience in a data analyst role, ideally from asset management industry (CFA preferred). 
• Expert at writing SQL queries and data analysis with python. 
• Extensive experience creating visualization using various tools such as PowerBI, and Tableau. 
• Expert at pulling, cleaning, and manipulating large sets of data into insights. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Have the ability to work independently with your business partners to deliver an outcome. 
• Understanding of common statistical methods and their real-world applications. 
• Experience operating in an ambiguous environment with competing priorities. 

Why SLC Management?

• Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset manager
• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more
• Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account
• A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career growth development #WeWinAsATeam
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Award winning workplace culture - Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., “Best Places to Work in Money Management” by Pension & Investments, “Top 10” employer by the Boston Globe's “Top Places to Work” two years running

SLC Management is a regulated business, and this means that there are certain financial reporting and trading preclearance requirements for all employees. Successful candidates will be required to declare personal investment accounts and securities investments as well as seek preclearance on future transactions including those of household members.

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We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience.  In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.  We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce offering wide perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, teams and the communities where we operate. Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds even if they don’t meet every criteria in the job description.

We will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to [email protected].

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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