Data Analytics Lead

Manulife; Waterloo; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Data Analytics Lead to shape and implement their data strategy. This role involves developing reporting frameworks, ensuring data integrity, and leading analytics projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, leadership experience, and proficiency in data analysis tools. Join a culture that values diversity and innovation while contributing to impactful business decisions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits packages

Flexible work policies

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in data analytics with a strong track record.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a roadmap for reporting and analytics strategy.
• Lead the development of standardized reports and dashboards.
• Mentor junior analysts and foster best practices.

Skills

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Role Overview:

The Data Analytics Lead is pivotal in shaping and implementing the data strategy for the business unit. This role is responsible for developing a comprehensive roadmap for the reporting strategy, ensuring the delivery of insightful business analytics through meticulous data gathering, cleaning, transformation, and analysis.

This role will play a critical role in creating standardized reports, dashboards, and facilitating self-service access to essential business information, empowering partners with actionable insights while ensuring we have a robust financial model to support growth and efficient programs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a roadmap for the business unit's reporting and analytics strategy, aligning with organizational goals.

• Provide in-depth business insights through comprehensive data analysis, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

• Lead the development of standardized reports and interactive dashboards to facilitate data-driven decision-making across the business.

• Lead all aspects of data analysis projects, ensuring high-quality results that meet business requirements.

• Develop robust data models and analytical frameworks to support key business insights and initiatives.

• Mentor and guide junior analysts, fostering a culture of best practices in data analysis and encouraging professional growth.

• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to capture requirements, identify data sources, and ensure the effective implementation of analytics solutions.

• Apply financial acumen to assist with unit costing and manage financial Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) within the analytics projects.

• Leverage technical expertise to support the integration and use of advanced analytics tools and technologies.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Data Science, Statistics, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Demonstrable experience in data analytics, with a strong track record of defining and implementing data strategies and reporting solutions.

• Proficiency in data analysis tools and languages such as SQL, Python, R, or similar, and experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.

• Good understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and ETL processes.

• Experience in financial analysis, particularly in unit costing and managing financial FTEs.

• Excellent problem-solving skills to translate complex data sets into actionable insights.

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience guiding a team of analysts.

• Superb communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with collaborators at all levels.

• Technical knowledge of current data technologies and trends to implement them effectively in a business environment.

Good to Have:

• Experience with cloud-based data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Knowledge of machine learning techniques and their application in business analytics.

• Certification in data analytics or related fields (e.g., Certified Analytics Professional, Google Data Analytics Certificate).

• Experience working in an Agile environment, using methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.

• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.

• A focus on growing your career path with us.

• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.

• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment:

Values-first culture

We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

Boundless opportunity

We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

Continuous innovation

We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

Championing Corporate Citizenship

We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html .

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail] .

Referenced Salary Location

Montreal, Quebec

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$75,880.00 CAD - $140,920.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [e-mail] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.