Data Analyst Lead

Description

At CI, we see a great place to work as one that is a safe place for everyone to have a voice, where people are empowered to take ownership over meaningful work, where there is an opportunity to grow through stretching themselves, where they can work on innovative products and projects, and where employees are supported and engaged in doing so.
CI Financial is seeking a Data Analyst Lead to join our Data & Analytics team. This is a dual role — ideal for someone who thrives in both leading a team and actively contributing to analytics and reporting work. You will manage a group of analysts while also building dashboards, performing analysis, and helping shape CI’s enterprise-wide data strategy.
In this role, you’ll work closely with key business stakeholders to ensure reporting solutions meet business needs and help drive strategic decision-making. Our reporting stack is built on Sigma, powered by a modern Snowflake data platform.
WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead and mentor a team of data analysts, overseeing delivery quality, prioritization, and skills development
• Take a hands-on role in developing reports, dashboards, and datasets using Sigma, SQL, and Snowflake
• Partner closely with business stakeholders across Finance, Compliance, Operations, Wealth, and Executive leadership to understand reporting needs and translate them into scalable solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define business requirements and align on data definitions, KPIs, and reporting standards
• Design and maintain curated datasets and data models to enable trustworthy self-serve analytics
• Conduct peer reviews and enforce best practices around code quality, documentation, and dashboard usability
• Contribute to data governance initiatives by promoting data quality, consistency, and transparency
• Support adoption of data tools and dashboards through stakeholder onboarding and training

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• 5–7+ years of experience in data analytics, with 2+ years in a team lead or management role
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team while remaining hands-on in building and delivering analytics solutions
• Strong proficiency in SQL, with experience developing and managing datasets on Snowflake or similar data platforms
• Expertise in Sigma or other BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
• Proven experience working directly with business stakeholders in Finance, Compliance, Operations, Wealth, and Executive teams
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on translating business questions into technical outcomes
• Understanding of data governance, quality controls, and analytics documentation
• Financial services experience — especially in wealth management — is a strong asset
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative or business-related field

WHAT WE OFFER

• Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station.
• Equipment Purchase Program.
• Training Reimbursement.
• Paid Professional Designations.
• Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Corporate Discount Program.
• Enhanced group benefits.
• Parental Leave Top–up program.
• Fitness membership discounts.
• Volunteer paid Days.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.
Please submit your resume in confidence by clicking “Apply”. Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. CI Financial Corp. and all of our affiliates (“CI”) are committed to fair and accessible employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations in order to apply for any job opportunities, require this posting in an additional format, or require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at [email protected], or call 416-364-1145 ext. 4747.