Director, Finance Data Analytics Lead

2 months ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Sun Life Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director, Finance Data Analytics to join our team at Sun Life. As a key member of our Finance Data and Analytics team, you will play a critical role in driving the development and implementation of our analytics strategy, enabling a data-driven culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of our analytics strategy, working closely with cross-functional teams to identify business needs and opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, integrity, and security.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key business partners, including Finance, Technology, and other stakeholders, to ensure alignment and effective communication.
  • Provide thought leadership and expertise in data analytics, driving innovation and best practices across the organization.
  • Manage and oversee the development, production, and support of Enterprise Finance analytics, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
  • Identify and prioritize new use cases, including predictive analytics, advanced analytics, and GenAI, in partnership with Finance stakeholders.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, uses, and data flows, ensuring effective data integration and accessibility.
  • Collaborate with Technology teams to build out technical capabilities and consistent practices, ensuring seamless integration and data-driven decision-making.
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of external developments, disseminating information to the Finance organization and identifying opportunities for emerging technologies and trends in the data analytics space.
  • Prepare and present materials for senior management and other key stakeholders, providing recommendations and progress updates.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement, leading by example and inspiring others to do the same.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of relevant business experience in data science/advanced analytics, data engineering, strategy, governance, ideally as a practitioner within data and/or analytics.
  • Expertise in analytics life-cycle and best practices for developing, testing, rolling out, operating, and maintaining a portfolio of data analytics.
  • Technical expertise with mathematical algorithms, libraries, Python, or other coding languages, as well as AWS/tools enabling prototyping or operating such analytics.
  • Strong understanding of data architecture, relational databases (MS SQL), MS Office.
  • Ability to translate business requirements to technology requirements and vice versa.
  • Knowledge of data privacy and security practices relevant to the Financial Services industry.
  • Strong results-oriented project management skills – well-organized, with strong attention to detail and quality.
  • Excellent oral and written communication, and presentation skills, catering to various levels of management and audience with varying degrees of subject matter comprehension.
  • Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills.
  • Proven ability to influence the performance of others to deliver results.
  • Proactive and self-motivated with strong problem-solving, organizational skills, and sound decision-making ability.
  • Technology collaborator, building close partnership with technology teams to deliver solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline.
  • Experience in financial services, preferably in the Finance and/or Actuarial field.
  • Understanding of and experience in operating in an Agile model.
  • Knowledge of multi-platform data environments and data architecture.

About Sun Life

Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing a range of protection and wealth products to individuals and corporate clients. We are committed to helping our clients achieve financial security and peace of mind.

What We Offer

  • A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data.
  • Pension, stock, and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security.
  • A Great Place to Work certified organization.

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