Financial Services, Data and Analytics, Senior Manager

A career within Data and Analytics services will provide you with the opportunity to help organisations uncover enterprise insights and drive business results using smarter data analytics. We focus on a collection of organisational technology capabilities, including business intelligence, data management, and data assurance that help our clients drive innovation, growth, and change within their organisations in order to keep up with the changing nature of customers and technology. We make impactful decisions by mixing mind and machine to leverage data, understand and navigate risk, and help our clients gain a competitive edge.As part of our Data Science and Machine Learning team, you will design, build, and optimize systems for data collection, storage, access, and analytics at scale. This includes Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Artificial Intelligence Model Design and Construction, responsible for developing, programming and training the complex networks of algorithms that make up Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Artificial Intelligence to develop applications and systems. You will work on client engagements related to research and development across a wide range of domains including understanding and improving Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Artificial Intelligence, addressing bias and fairness in algorithms, embodied and interactive solutions on GCP, Azure and AWS.

What to consider before applying
This role has the option of being based out of our Toronto offices.

Meaningful work you'll be part of
As a Financial Services Data & Analytics Senior Manager you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support financial services organizations with their data & analytics strategy and transformation programs

• Gathering and analyzing client information and developing data-driven insights to support the development of data strategies and transformation plans

• Develop strong relationships and network with data and analytics leaders in Financial services organizations.

• Using your experience and knowledge to develop thought leadership around how Financial Services organizations can become data driven

• Using your knowledge of Data Engineering & Architecture to solve clients (Financial Services) data challenges

• Using your knowledge of Azure, Google, AWS, Databricks, Snowflake and Salesforce Data Capabilities to propose innovative data solutions.

• Ability to analyze performance of Financial Services Organizations and drive deep insight on the underlying challenges through data

• Deliver client projects on time and within budget, utilizing tested Project Management methods, exceeding client expectations through outstanding team performance and stakeholder management

• Work directly with clients to integrate People, Process and Technology (Data) components into meaningful, value added solutions

• Build and maintain effective, trusting and collaborative client relationships at multiple levels

• Collaborate with team members at various levels to lead and develop compelling client proposals, white paper, thought leadership and point of view, describing the business challenge and proposed business and technology solutions, scope, risks and dependencies

• Contribute to building a strong and sustainable PwC culture through effective employee engagement, mentoring and coaching team members through timely , meaningful verbal and written feedback

Experiences and skills you'll use to solve
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard

• Significant experience in data, business analysis and advanced analytics

• Prior work experience with a Financial Services analytics team

• Strong understanding of one or more business domains within banking (e.g., Retail, Wealth, Commercial banking, Investment Banking etc.)

• Hands on experience with data domains including and not limited to Data Management, Data Strategy, Business Intelligence, Descriptive and Predictive Analytics

• A proven track record of successful project leadership and a demonstrated ability to manage client communications and expectations

• Exceptional business acumen and business analysis skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills

• Proactive and logical approach to information gathering with an ability to synthesize complex ideas and present information clearly and effectively

• Experience leading teams through the process of developing a vision, establishing direction and motivating team members

• Passion for client service

• Capable of building genuine relationships, rooted in trust with clients and teams

• Ability to thrive in an environment of pressing deadlines and changing conditions

• Willingness to take initiative and assume responsibility

• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard

• An ability to travel to client sites across Canada

Why you'll love PwC
We're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

The most connected firm through activity based working
PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment - one that is collaborative, supportive and productive. We work in-person and virtually, as is best suited for our clients, teams and people. We want you to be intentional with your work, how you do it and where it's done. PwC offices are hubs of connectivity and learning. We strongly encourage our people to prioritise in-person work. We know that hybrid work is all about balance, and capturing the benefits of in-person work is essential to your growth at the firm. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We're committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.
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