Data Engineer/Ingénieur(e) en données

Career Opportunities at Sagard; Toronto, Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagard, a leading alternative asset manager, seeks a Forward-Deployed Data Engineer to design scalable data solutions. This role requires collaboration with business units to solve challenges and build data infrastructure, ideal for a hands-on technical professional. Our company values diversity and inclusion and welcomes all applicants.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in data management, data architecture, or related roles.
• Hands-on experience with Python.
• Familiarity with data platform technologies and AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal business units to understand their needs and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Create and maintain data sources and innovative pipelines.
• Design and develop applications for complex datasets.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data management

Data architecture

Automation

Python

Golang

Typescript

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Degree in Information Systems

Degree in Data Science

Job description

French to follow

Sagard Overview:

Sagard Holdings (“Sagard”) is a multi-strategy alternative asset manager with professionals located in Canada (Montreal, Toronto), the US, Europe and Asia. Since 2016, Sagard has grown exponentially. Assets under management have expanded from US$500M to more than US$27B and Sagard’s team of diverse professionals has grown from 50 to more than 400 team members.

Sagard invests across four asset classes: private equity, credit, real estate, and venture capital. Sagard was founded by Power Corporation of Canada as a complement to its global investment holdings and serves as one of its key strategic priorities with strong, long-term growth objectives.

Sagard’s entrepreneurial DNA is palpable across our entire team and is a platform built by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. Sagard looks to generate attractive returns by matching investment opportunities with flexible capital solutions and pairing entrepreneurs with teams that have deep industry knowledge. Sagard develops long-term partnerships and empowers the growth of its investments through a unique global network of portfolio companies, limited partners, advisors, and other valued relationships.

Sagard is a UN PRI signatory and strives to measure and assess the social and economic impact it has on the people and businesses within our network, as well as on our society as a whole.

Sagard is seeking a talented and motivated Forward-Deployed Data Engineer to join our growing team. Reporting to the Head of Data, you will play a crucial part in designing and building scalable data solutions on Sagard’s Data Platform that supports internal operations, deal sourcing, and our diverse ecosystem of investors and portfolio companies.

You will be instrumental in partnering with our business units to solve their most complex problems, while working with our technical team to build out our data infrastructure and ensure alignment with our firm-wide data vision. This position is ideal for a hands-on technical professional who is passionate about leveraging technology to solve business challenges and drive strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal business units to understand their needs and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Create, evolve, and maintain data sources and innovative pipelines
• Utilize automation and AI-driven tools to streamline data workflows and analytics capabilities
• Design and develop applications that enable users to intuitively interact with complex datasets
• Own the delivery of new capabilities from problem-solving through to deployment
• Contribute to the comprehensive roadmap for the data platform's evolution and enhancement
• Ensure solutions align with established best practices for data governance, security, and compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in data management, data architecture, or related roles. Recent graduates with strong practical experience in building data solutions are also encouraged to apply.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with ability to work with ambiguous or open-ended challenges.
• Experience in developing and managing data pipelines and building applications.
• Hands-on experience with Python. Familiarity with Golang and Typescript is a plus.
• Familiarity with data platform technologies, dashboards, workflows, and applied AI solutions.
• Creative, resourceful, and able to work autonomously to own projects.
• Experience within the asset management or financial services industry is highly desirable.

What We're Looking For

• Owner mindset, driven to achieve results.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and other communication skills.
• Superior analytical skills, sound judgment, and good business sense.
• Creative approach to solving problems to achieve tangible results for stakeholders
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries and investment strategies.
• Self-starter, reliable, efficient, proactive, organized, creative, and detail-oriented.

Sagard is an equal opportunity employer, which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual.

If you require accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact the People & Culture team to make your needs known in advance.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sagard

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