Product Economic Analyst

Payments Canada is at the forefront of the Canadian payment ecosystem. Our purpose is to make payments easier, smarter and safer for all Canadians. Every day we are working diligently to ensure your payments are cleared and settled. In 2023 alone, our systems cleared approximately $112 trillion or $450 billion each business day If you are passionate about payments and want to help ensure that these financial transactions in Canada are carried out safely and securely, working with us is for you
| Who we are
We are a public purpose, non-profit organization situated at the centre of Canada’s payment ecosystem. We own and operate payment systems that process hundreds of billions of dollars worth of payment transactions every business day. We convene ecosystem participants to discuss their multiple and diverse interests and ideas and to navigate industry-level challenges. We adhere to a set of values that are our north star: Inspire trust, build community and enable change.
**Payments Canada — where our country connects**:
Payments Canada — Who we are
| Our culture
With our people in mind we have created a culture that fosters authenticity, collaboration, innovation and development. We empower one another, make meaningful contributions that not only impact the organization, but our country We develop and nurture meaningful connections that drive innovation in our ecosystem. We are Payments Canada
Do you want to make payments easier, smarter and safer for Canada? Join us today
You need to work here if
- You love working with passionate, ambitious and collaborative colleagues.
- You want to be challenged and lead unique initiatives.
- You want your work to make an impact in your community and country.

Come and join us — where payments meet purpose
| What we are looking for
As a Product Economic Analyst on the Product and Market Research team, you will work with a team of dedicated research professionals committed to expanding the knowledge base and solving payment related issues for our organization, our members and stakeholders. This will bring them ongoing and untapped value, and help foster our position as a trusted forward-looking partner, an essential component to the Canadian payment ecosystem.
Central to the team’s vision is a mandate to leverage our institutional muscle to collaborate on / conduct / deliver user-friendly and Canada-specific applied research (including payment-related data and market insights), consistent with and in support of our organizational objectives and priorities.
| A day in the life
Your responsibilities as a Product Economic Analyst will include but are not limited to:
**Research and Analysis**:

- Support research and data-driven projects that advance the company’s strategic objectives and provide value add to Payments Canada’s member financial institutions;
- Remaining current on developments in the economics of payments and industry literature, and highlight issues of relevance to Payments Canada.
- Provide timely responses to data and analysis requests to support decision-making and organizational goals.

**Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement**:

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders on multi-disciplinary projects that involve functioning in a matrix environment.
- Supporting the preparation of internal and external presentations of research findings and analysis.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support effective project delivery.

**Research Contributions and Mentorship and Support**:

- Contribute to the body of Research deliverables demonstrating thought leadership on pertinent topics of interest.
- Support in providing the necessary research materials and guidance to co-op students, committees, task forces, and working groups.

| What you need to be successful
- Masters’ degree in economics, management analytics, mathematics, statistics, data science, physics or a related quantitative field, or a combination of three (3) years of related work experience and an undergraduate degree in the same fields.
- Experience conducting quantitative, economic, or financial markets research and/or policy analysis.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Eligibility to successfully complete background checks that will be carried out by Payments Canada, including criminal, credit, identity, employment, and education checks.

| You will really stand out with
- Experience in the payments or financial industry is considered an asset.
- Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset.

| Salary range
- Based on qualifications and experience: $78,031 to $97,539.

| What's in it for you?
- Flexible, hybrid (remote/office) environment.
- Competitive compensation package, including annual variable bonus and defined contribution pension plan with employer matching percentage (if eligible).
- Comprehensive health and dental benefit coverage, including mental health coverage, life insurance and a health spending account for