Senior Data Engineer, GWAM
Manulife’s Global Wealth & Asset Management (Global WAM) segment has embarked on an
exciting journey that is transforming the organization by harnessing the power of data and
related analytics. This transformation is a key strategic enabler and we are looking for
individuals who are passionate about joining the team that will lead this journey.
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about harnessing the
power of data and brings to the table robust technical expertise coupled with strong
communications skills.
The Chief Data Office in close partnership with key business stakeholders, Global WAM
Operations and Information Services will support the transformation of the organization to
ensure data is leveraged as a strategic asset supporting our business goals. The group’s
objectives include:
A single, central source for data which is easy to access and describes how the data was
obtained
Data quality continually monitored and accuracy improved
Common standards and policies for data governance
Flexible reporting tools to access data and adapt to changing business or regulatory
requirements
This role of Senior Data Engineer, GWAM Chief Data Office will be a key member of a team of
data professionals responsible for establishing and driving the successful implementation of BI
and reporting solutions in Manulife’s Global WAM segment. They will bring together their
technical expertise, business knowledge and communications skills to enable deployment and
usage of these solutions for GWAM.
A Data Engineer should provide subject matter expertise around all aspects of data, including
business & technical knowledge, be able to develop well-designed, scalable & sustainable
solutions that meet business needs, and support/work with other team members &
stakeholders to deliver on objectives as well as elevate data broadly in the business
Responsibilities:
Provide subject matter expertise on data, systems and data environments
Lead development and deployment of database-side/technical aspects of operational
insights solutions, including data sourcing, ETL and data modelling
Build, enhance and maintain SQL databases leveraging good database practices
Able to apply your skills as a technical solutions expert and your understanding of
industry best practices to deliver timely results
Apply change management principles and utilize appropriate messaging/positioning to
ensure solutions are well governed and successfully adopted by all levels of stakeholders
Establish standards and documentation related to data ingestion/ETL and modelling
Support development related to the technical capability established in our data quality
solution, including troubleshooting issues and expanding functionality or reporting
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Leadership:
5-10 years of relevant work experience
Promote organizational excellence through development of a culture of accountability,
innovation and teamwork
Build strong employee involvement, engagement and collaboration within and across
teams
Utilize innovative approaches to solve business data problems
Strong service orientation and personal accountability
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics,
Physics)
High business and technical acumen; ability to quickly learn about the business or
technologies and apply knowledge to achieve team outcomes with positive attitude and
strong work ethic
Strong proficiency in data analysis, with broad understanding of data foundationally and
technically
Strong experience in data ETL, data modeling, database and query language (e.g., SQL,
PL/SQL), programming languages (e.g., C#, VB, Python); MS Azure experience is a nice to
have
Hands-on experience creating solutions leveraging a variety of technologies
Experience bridging the business and technology worlds with the ability to effectively
collaborate across teams to achieve desired outcomes
Ability to constructively challenge and influence stakeholders
Tenacity to push past challenges while maintaining focus on the objective is essential
Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills
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 to you
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
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We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and
environmental impact.
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