Director, Data Scouting

CPP Investments | Investissements RPC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CPP Investments is seeking a Director of Data Scouting in Toronto to lead strategy, governance, and commercial management of its external data portfolio. You will partner with investment teams and enterprise stakeholders to optimize data sourcing, vendor relationships, and value creation.

You will coach a team of data professionals, drive transparency and cost discipline, and align investments with CPP Investments' long-term mandate and performance goals.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in business, finance, information management, or a related field.
• Experience leading market data, vendor management, or strategic sourcing in a large organization.
• Proven success negotiating high‑value contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong commercial judgment with cost optimization and vendor performance experience.
• Understanding vendor licensing models and market data landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategy for CPP Investments external data portfolio.
• Provide strategic advice on external data sourcing, vendor capabilities, and commercial models.
• Lead evaluation, negotiation, and management of third‑party data contracts.
• Build and manage relationships with external data providers to maximize value.
• Identify opportunities to optimize external data spend and drive cost discipline.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing data team.
• Influence senior stakeholders and drive governance and standardization across data initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Strategic sourcing

Commercial contracts

Cost optimization

Data/Market data

CFA/CAIA asset

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Purpose.Performance. People.

Joining CPP Investments means joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors to drive a single mandate: to deliver strong, sustainable returns for generations of Canadians.

With a long-term horizon and global reach, we deploy capital at scale across public and private markets. Our size, stability, and disciplined investment philosophy allow us to pursue complex opportunities and build enduring partnerships worldwide.

For our people, this means meaningful work with tangible impact, real opportunity, and collaboration with exceptional colleagues who value partnership and performance. Here,you’llcontribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success.

The Role

As Director, Data Scouting, you will lead the strategy, governance, and commercial management of CPP Investments’ external data portfolio. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will partner with investment teams and enterprise stakeholders to optimize external data sourcing, vendor relationships, and commercial outcomes. You will lead a team of market data professionals while driving transparency, operational excellence, and value across the firm’s external data investments.

The Team

Technology & Operations enables CPP Investments to deliver on its global investment mandate by providing secure, innovative, and data-driven technology capabilities. The department partners across the organization to deliver trusted data, modern platforms, and strategic technology services that enhance investment decision-making and operational excellence.

The Data Scouting team is responsible for the strategy, sourcing, governance, and commercial management of external data across CPP Investments. Working closely with investment teams and enterprise partners, the team ensures external data is accessible, cost-effective, and aligned with business priorities while maximizing the value of the firm’s data investments.

Accountabilities

• Develop and execute the strategy for CPP Investments’ external data portfolio, ensuring data products align with evolving business needs while improving value, transparency, and portfolio efficiency.

• Provide strategic advice to investment teams and enterprise stakeholders on external data sourcing, vendor capabilities, and commercial models to support informed investment decisions.

• Lead the evaluation, negotiation, and management of complex third-party data contracts, ensuring commercial value, consistency, compliance, and effective risk management.

• Build and manage strategic relationships with external data providers, driving vendor performance, governance, innovation, and long‑term partnership value.

• Identify opportunities to optimize external data spend through portfolio rationalization, contract consolidation, product substitution, and disciplined cost management.

• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team while fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on continuous improvement and professional growth.

• Influence senior stakeholders and lead cross‑functional initiatives that strengthen governance, standardize processes, and advance CPP Investments’ external data strategy.

What You Bring

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Business, Finance, Information Management, Technology, or a related discipline.

• Significant experience leading market data, vendor management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or commercial management functions within a complex organization.

• Demonstrated success negotiating high‑value, complex commercial agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.

• Strong commercial judgment with experience optimizing costs, managing vendor performance, and delivering measurable business value.

• Deep understanding of the market data vendor landscape, commercial licensing models, and industry best practices.

• Proven leadership experience developing high‑performing teams and influencing senior stakeholders across matrixed organizations.

• CFA, CAIA, or equivalent investment domain knowledge is considered an asset.

You are motivated to contribute to something larger than yourself, approach complex challenges with rigor, and hold yourself tohigh standardsin a collaborative, performance‑driven environment.

We provide colleagues with cutting‑edge AI tools, dedicated learning time, and practical support to help them deliver with greater impact.

Inclusion & Accessibility

CPP Investments is committed toequitableaccess to employment and building a workforce that reflects diverse talent and perspectives. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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CPP Investments may use AI tools to help screen and assess applicants by analyzing resumes and applications for relevant skills and experience. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision‑making.

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