Head of Investment Data & Analytics

Permanent Full Time

Position Overview The Head of Investment Data & Analytics is a new global role to champion Great West Lifeco's Investment Data & Analytics function. This leader and team will be responsible for defining and executing an overall investment data strategy, collaborating with regional organizations to align with broader organizational data strategies, and overseeing all investment data governance, engineering, architecture, and analytics for the global investment organization.

What you will do Data Strategy

Develop a vision and architecture for investment data and develop strategies to deliver that vision.

Ensure alignment with broader data strategies across affiliates.

Consider and implement appropriate data sourcing strategies that meet needs of internal customers.

Consider what innovative technologies, tools and resources are needed to use data more effectively.

Data Operations

Provide ownership of the investment data platform and manage daily operations with a view to providing a reliable day-to-day service within internal customer SLAs.

Data Solutions Delivery

Champion the investment data platform usage across the organization.

Plan, develop and execute on the roadmap of data solutions (insight delivery, reporting, predictive analytics, automation, self‑service) that focus on business benefits and value delivery.

Develop a high‑performing team of data professionals, provide coaching, mentoring and feedback while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous learning.

Analytics and Insight

Develop investment organization capabilities around analytics and insight.

Develop self‑service reporting capabilities for the investment organization and internal customers where appropriate.

Data Culture

Lead on developing the investment data governance and culture.

Ensure the perceived value of data as a strategic asset is continually maintained and developed.

Assess investment data literacy levels and create/curate content to increase data literacy.

Ensure compliance with data privacy and compliance rules across the organization.

Key Shared Accountabilities

Align regulatory and compliance roadmaps and industry trends with data protection activities and processes.

Align data roadmaps, collaborate with lessons learned, resolve challenges and advance ideas.

Collaborate with market data administration team to ensure data is properly sourced and licensed and is also most cost‑effective for the organization.

What you will bring

Strategic planning: Should have or will need to develop a strong understanding of investment division business processes across the globe.

Service delivery skills: Will need to service and deliver investment data & analytics processes to investment data users across the organization.

Technology ownership skills: Will be the “owner” of the investment data platform and will maintain relationships with application vendors and oversee application upgrades.

Management skills: Will manage and mentor staff; collaborate with internal teams across regions/subsidiaries to address data and data analytics needs and ensure smooth data workflows.

Bachelor’s degree.

10‑15 years’ experience.

CFA preferred.

Benefits

Career development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry‑leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.

Health & wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit.

Time off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, a volunteer day with community involvement.

Financial security: Company‑matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.

Rewards and recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more.

Community emphasis: Employee Resource Groups, mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Great‑West Lifeco policies.

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