Senior Systems/Data Analyst

Job title:

Senior Systems/Data Analyst

Company

Mackenzie Investments

Job description

Job Description

Grade: P7

Division: IGM-TECH

IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada’s leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under managements. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals. Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments

Under IGM Financial’s unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy is Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967. Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support.

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.

We have a vision and a strategy that will challenge the way business in this industry is done and help Canadians be successful in the ways that mean the most to them. As part of our team, you will do some of your best work, develop some of your most valuable skills and give back in ways that make a difference in the lives of Canadians. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive while working remotely, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and centre.

Join an unstoppable team that is embedded in continuous learning, understanding, and knowledge sharing. You will thrive in our supportive environment where you can indulge your curiosity to learn, while receiving the feedback you need to refine your skills and abilities. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.

Mackenzie Investments is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively – this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The Role:

As a member of our Corporate Solutions Technology team at IGM, you will be joining a highly collaborative group with experience in and passion for delivering innovative solutions for our clients, advisors, and employees using the latest technology and insights.

As a Systems Analyst within the Investment Management and Fund Services Portfolio, you will work closely with business and technology partners.

The individual joining our team will be on the ground floor of a major, strategic, multi-year Program that will transform our Middle Office by implementing the Bank of New York Mellon’s (BNYM) OnCore and Eagle Platforms. Work streams include Trade Support, Portfolio Accounting/Investment Book of Record and Data & Analytics. These streams will be delivered using our IGM Delivery Framework and leveraging Jira (Kanban Board) to track our work.

The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Applies both in-depth business and technical knowledge to successfully represent the Business and Technology community in arriving at technical solutions that meet Business decision support and management reporting needs
• Defines and communicates systems requirements at the appropriate level of detail to ensure solutions are flexible, open, scalable, available, testable and maintainable within a high-volume production environment
• Works with the Lead Systems Analyst, Project Manager, and Delivery Lead to author and/or collaborate on project deliverables such as technical specifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following core competencies and experience:

• Five+ years of related work experience, including creation of Systems Analysis Deliverables
• Experience working in a technology project team environment and on projects involving the integration of disparate types of technologies/platforms
• Proficient in analysis, investigation, and troubleshooting
• Experience working with Software Developers, Architects and Quality Assurance Analysts and to analyze technical solutions, test completed code, and complete a smooth implementation with business partners
• Knowledge of solution architecture, application development, application systems design, and integration
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a face-paced work environment
• Ability to self-direct, own tasks, manage time to meet deadlines, and provide appropriate status to leadership
• Capability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and relationships
• Demonstrated initiative; adaptable and willing to take on new challenges
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, facilitation, presentation)
• Excellent ability to summarize complex and sensitive topics to effectively communicate to stakeholders

• Knowledge/Domain and Industry Expertise
• Wealth Management/Capital Markets and Financial Services Industry knowledge
• Investment management and Fund Services systems / applications knowledge/experience – e.g. Bloomberg, FactSet, Eagle, OnCore, Wealth360, InvestOne etc. and data associated with these systems
• Market data vendors and sourcing knowledge – e.g. benchmarks, reference data, economic data, ESG, etc

• Technical Skills
• Understanding of systems integration patterns (use of APIs, file transfers, data exchange, etc.) and ability to write Interface Specs
• Oracle SQL skills and experience performing data analysis
• Python, non-SQL DB (MongoDB), visualization tools (e.g. Tableau), cloud-based services/ tools
• Historical use of Confluence, Jira
• Estimating

• Bonus Points
• Post-secondary education in a related discipline
• Canadian Securities Course (CSC), CFA Levels
• Kanban or Scrum Certifications
• IIBA Certifications
• Project Management (PMP) and/or Change Management (CCMP, Prosci) Designations

Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link:

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier free recruitment experience. If you require an accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.

Please apply by March 11, 2024.

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Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:17:11 GMT

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