Manager, Strategy and Governance

At FSRA, our vision is to ensure financial safety, fairness, and choice for Ontarians. As a financial services regulator, we're passionate about protecting consumers. Our principles-based approach means we can quickly and effectively respond to the changing needs of consumers and the industry.

Our team combines industry expertise with commitment to public service. We attract individuals who are interested in meaningful work and who measure success through outcomes, not inputs.

At FSRA, we invest in the personal and professional growth of our team. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes an employer-matched defined benefit pension plan, and a comprehensive and competitive benefits plan. We prioritize learning and development, wellbeing, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and community giving.

Join FSRA and help us shape the future of regulation for generations to come

Job Description:
*This is for One (1) Position that is up to 18-Month Fixed Term*

PURPOSE OF POSITION
To develop, implement, and oversee the governance framework for the FSRA Forward strategy and governance related to IM/IT digital and business transformation projects through research, strategy development, analysis and reporting ensuring effective governance implementation utilizing data for evidence-based decision-making and fostering a culture of accountability and transparency.

To implement measurements and mechanisms to ensure reliable program accountability and help drive critical business decisions by gathering and analyzing metrics/data and designing dashboards for executive leadership/Board that reflect high-impact insights and current/emerging trends.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Reporting & Visualization

• Supports the development and execution of strategic initiatives, in collaboration with internal leadership and external stakeholders; participates in confidential change management initiatives of varying scope and type analyzing data and strategic information providing governance insights and recommendations in a fast-paced project and transformation environment.
• Develops reporting frameworks and prepare materials that drives alignment, transparency, and accountability.
• Monitors and evaluates the achievement of strategic objectives and impact realization.
• Develops and implements scalable reporting frameworks aligned with project KPIs and business goals
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define reporting requirements and success metrics ensuring compliance with data governance and security protocols.
• Performs deep-dive analyses to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepares executive level advisory services and communication materials to support decision-making at the leadership level (e.g., briefing materials and confidential reports) for strategic planning purposes.

Data Analysis & Insight Generation

• Build scalable reporting data governance frameworks, aligned with project KPIs and business goals that increase organizational efficiency, optimize data analytics practices, and comply with regulatory standards.
• Perform deep-dive analyses to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Translate complex and raw data into clear, concise, and impactful executive-level dashboards and presentations.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track KPIs, milestones, and financials across major initiatives (e.g., MCBS/FF modernization).
• Analyze raw data from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for strategic improvement.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for reporting needs across senior leadership, PMOs, and operational teams.
• Present findings and recommendations to C-level executives and steering committees
• Translate program metrics, operational data, and performance trends into meaningful narratives for decision-makers.
• Champion data governance, quality, and ethical use of analytics.

Governance and Compliance:

• Develops and implements governance policies, standards, and frameworks.
• Monitors and reports on data quality and compliance with data governance policies.
• Provides guidance and support on governance matters to various stakeholders.

Strategic Communication Support

• Provides support on confidential projects with people impacts and high-level correspondence, including matters related to executive leadership and governance.
• Maintains comprehensive documentation of data sources, methodologies, and reporting standards.
• Ensures compliance with data governance and security protocols.
• Supports and participates in governance forums by producing briefing decks, visualizations, and communication summaries that highlight progress and areas of concern.
• Collaborates with project managers, business leads, and finance to align reporting outputs with program priorities and stakeholder expectations.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Fosters a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Manages resources (human, financial, etc.) within set parameters.
• Provides direction, coaching/mentoring, with guidance and support to staff and project teams within technical area of accountability

Process & Tool Optimization

• Recommends improvements to reporting processes and tools to enhance data quality, speed, and usability (i.e. Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Excel, Python) to automate and optimize reporting processes
• Develops and enhances governance tools and best practices.
• Collaborates with various key stakeholders to validate data, identify data gaps, troubleshoot issues and improve data collecting and analysis tools.
• Ensures data integrity and consistency across all reporting platforms
• Maintains reporting standards and documentation protocols across SharePoint, Teams, and other collaboration platforms.

Qualifications
Education

• Postsecondary education diploma or certificate – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.

Experience

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in a reporting, business intelligence, or analytical role, ideally in a public sector or program environment; minimum 2 years' experience leading teams or projects.
• Experience directly engaging with executive leadership and providing board reporting materials and briefings.
• Experience with both hands-on operational work and strategic advisory responsibilities, ideally with exposure to board-level communications and decision-making.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of the theory, principles and methodologies of finance and/or business administration.
• Background in strategic planning, performance measurement, or government reporting frameworks.
• Knowledge of research and quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques to translate complex and raw data into clear, actionable insights.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques to review, synthesize and conduct in-depth analysis of complex materials.
• Sound business acumen to understand the business context of the data and translate complex insights into compelling narratives that drive strategic decisions,
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills, with advanced knowledge of Excel, Power BI (or similar), and data visualization best practices to interpret data and identify trends.
• Proven ability to develop reporting frameworks monitoring KPIs, and preparing materials that drives alignment, transparency, and accountability; to develop and track KPIs, in program / project environments.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with executives for the development and delivery of meaningful reporting requirements, synthesize complex information, and communicate insights with clarity and impact.
• Proven people leadership to translate and communicate FSRA's strategic direction and lead direct reports and project teams to achieve goals.
• Political acuity to recognize and respond in a timely manner to issues which may have an impact on the goals of the FSRA Forward initiative.
• Relationship management skills to provide technical consulting advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strategic mindset to present findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and proactively identifying areas where reporting can add value. Maintain comprehensive documentation of data sources, methodologies, and reporting standards.

Preferred

• Experience creating executive dashboards and KPI frameworks for public sector or regulatory programs.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of FSRA or other financial services regulatory bodies and reporting standards.
• Experience with external stakeholders such as System Integrator(s
• Please note that this position will close at 11:59PM on November 3, 2025*

Job Posting End Date:
11/03/2025

Job postings close at 11:59pm on the date noted.

Employment Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36.25

FSRA is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to create a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensure our services and communications are accessible to all individuals. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
NOTE: ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED