Data Operations Specialist

CI Financial Corp.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave programs

Education-related programs

Paid holidays

Job summary

CI Financial Corp. in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Data Operations Specialist to join the Enterprise Data team in the Wealth Technology Group. You will optimize data workflows, support data acquisitions, validation, and enrichment, and govern pipelines across cloud platforms.

The role requires 2+ years in data operations, experience with CI/CD and data governance tools, and strong communication skills. On-site four days a week with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in data operations with a strong focus on data processes support, data quality, and governance.
• Post-secondary degree in a quantitative discipline.
• Comprehensive understanding of data pipeline architecture, modern data stack architecture, and cloud-based platforms, including AWS, Snowflake, and other cloud-native solutions.
• Working knowledge of data operations framework and models.
• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting CI/CD and data pipelines.
• Experience in developing and maintaining data quality and validation processes.
• Strong knowledge of observability and data lineage implementation to ensure pipeline transparency and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with analytics, engineering, and project teams to streamline data pipelines and support reporting and business intelligence needs.
• Supporting and troubleshooting the data acquisition, validation, integration, and enrichment processes to maintain data readiness, accuracy, and reliability.
• Take ownership of CI/CD pipelines and act as the gatekeeper for scheduled and ad-hoc releases.
• Develop, implement, and maintain data governance policies ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal standards.
• Implement automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual errors.
• Conduct regular audits and quality checks to ensure data integrity throughout its lifecycle.
• Manage relationships with vendors and stakeholders to ensure service quality and data compliance.
• Rotational after hour support is required for this role.

Skills

Data operations

Data quality

Governance

CI/CD

Observability

Data lineage

Analytical mindset

Communication

Financial services experience

Education

Post-secondary degree in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Cron

Apache Airflow

AWS Step Functions

Bitbucket

Git

Jenkins

CloudFormation

Terraform

Flyway

Collibra

Atlan

Alation

Snowflake

PostgreSQL

Sybase

MySQL

SQL

Python

API invocation

CDC

SFTP

AWS S3

Snowpipe

PySpark

AWS Glue

EMR

AWS Lambda

SCD

Job description

At CI, we see a great place to work as one that is a safe place for everyone to have a voice, where people are empowered to take ownership over meaningful work, where there is an opportunity to grow through stretching themselves, where they can work on innovative products and projects, and where employees are supported and engaged in doing so. We are currently seeking for a Data Operations Specialist to join the Enterprise Data team in the Wealth Technology Group at CI Wealth. The Wealth Data team supports the organization through data management, warehousing and consolidation, governance, reporting, and business analytics and insights. The successful candidate will engage in the data operations practice and ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality data services, enabling data-driven strategies across the organization. You will optimize data workflows, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and drive continuous improvements in data quality and accessibility.**WHAT YOU WILL DO*** Collaborate with analytics, engineering, and project teams to streamline data pipelines and support reporting and business intelligence needs.* Supporting and troubleshooting the data acquisition, validation, integration, and enrichment processes to maintain data readiness, accuracy, and reliability.* Take ownership of CI/CD pipelines and act as the gatekeeper for scheduled and ad-hoc releases.* Develop, implement, and maintain data governance policies ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal standards.* Implement automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual errors.* Conduct regular audits and quality checks to ensure data integrity throughout its lifecycle.* Manage relationships with vendors and stakeholders to ensure service quality and data compliance.* Rotational after hour support is required for this role.**WHAT YOU WILL BRING*** 2+ years of professional experience in data operations with a strong focus on data processes support, data quality, and governance.* Post-secondary degree in a quantitative discipline.* Comprehensive understanding of data pipeline architecture, modern data stack architecture, and cloud-based platforms, including AWS, Snowflake, and other cloud-native solutions.* Working knowledge of data operations framework and models* Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting CI/CD and data pipelines.* Experience in developing and maintaining data quality and validation processes.* Strong knowledge of observability and data lineage implementation to ensure pipeline transparency and monitoring.* Knowledge and experience with the following tools and concept: + Workflow orchestration tools – CRON, Apache Airflow, AWS Step Functions + CI/CD pipelines – Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, CloudFormation, Terraform, Flyway + Data governance tools and frameworks – Collibra, Atlan, Alation + Database systems – Snowflake, PostgreSQL, Sybase, MySQL + Data extraction – SQL, Python, API invocation, CDC + Data storage repositories – SFTP, AWS S3 + ETL/ ELT tools and workflow – Snowpipe, PySpark, AWS Glue, EMR, AWS Lambda, SCD* A strong analytical mindset and sophisticated written and verbal communication skills.* Experience in the Financial Services Industry is an asset.* Ability to work within an organization based upon continuous improvement.This opportunity is for an existing vacancy with the company. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $69,500 - $119,500. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a bonus program. In addition, The Company offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.This role follows our in‐office work model and requires employees to be onsite four days per week to support collaboration and business needs.CI Financial is an independent company offering global wealth management and asset management advisory services through diverse financial services firms. Since 1965, we have consistently anticipated and responded to the changing needs of investors. We are driven by a commitment to provide individuals and institutions with the highest-quality investments and advice. Our commitment to the highest levels of performance means that whatever their position, CI employees must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment that will stretch them to tap into their highest potential. Employees with a healthy dose of ambition, a desire to commit to a curious mindset for continuous learning, and a willingness to go the extra mile thrive at CI.**A Supportive Environment for Success**We offer an in-office environment, competitive benefits, and a supportive workplace to help our employees thrive both personally and professionally.**WHAT WE OFFER*** Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station* Training Reimbursement* Paid Professional Designations* Employee Savings Plan (ESP)* Corporate Discount Program* Enhanced group benefits* Parental Leave Top–up program* Paid time off for VolunteeringWe are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.Please submit your resume in confidence by clicking “Apply”. Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. CI Financial Corp. and all of our affiliates (“CI”) are committed to fair and accessible employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations in order to apply for any job opportunities, require this posting in an additional format, or require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at [e-mail], or call 416-364-1145 ext. 4747.