What its like to be a Manager of Data Operations at Northbridge Financial

The Manager II, Data, Database Ops, and Regulatory is responsible for taking a senior leadership role on data projects, driving a combined team of Managers, BSAs, Scrum Masters and Data Engineers. The Manager II will work with business, EPMO, IT leadership, teams and partners to identify needs, define execution strategies, and guide the delivery of new data solutions using agile/waterfall delivery methodologies.

We want your talent!

If you’re great at:

• Set department goals aligning with the supervisor and IT portfolio. Collaborate and devise plans as required for data ingestions, third-party data sourcing, data integrations to support database operations and regulatory data needs.
• Provide technical expertise, best practices, and advice to the team on the design, development, and implementation of complex IT software engineering solutions.
• Interface with business systems analysts, solution designers, IT architects, and other business stakeholders to understand business requirements and implement necessary solutions.
• Drive the design and development of IT data solutions in a complex IT environment with numerous interconnected or disparate networking components.
• Elevate team performance by encouraging and rewarding focused and consistent engagement, overseeing and enhancing operational procedures, and managing budgets and staffing to meet business requirements.
• Develop and maintain a knowledge and understanding of company operations/procedures, and insurance industry trends/developments, to enhance job performance.

You have:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree is preferred) and/or equivalent on the job experience.
• Project/Program management experience.
• 10+ years of experience in IT Systems, design, development, and operations.
• Minimum 8 years of supervisory/management experience required, including experience leading a team of Managers, BSA, Data Engineers, Scrum Masters.

We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how:

• Hybrid work! you get to work from the office and at home 50/50, allowing you to manage both worlds with the ease and flexibility you need.
• We offer competitive salaries and support your financial health through our employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, discounts on staff insurance, and more!
• We help you prioritize your well-being from day one through flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.
• We are invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance to complete your CIP, FCIP, CRM or other courses desired, internal mobility, Leadership training and mentoring programs.
• NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days.

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Who we are:

We’re Northbridge Financial. We’re proud to be 100% Canadian and owned by Fairfax Financial. We serve through our Northbridge Insurance, Federated Insurance, and TruShield Insurance brands. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial property and casualty insurance company. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We’re a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and having fun at work – all while making a difference? Look no further than Northbridge.

At Northbridge Financial we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all! No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.