Business Analytics Specialist, Temporary

Aviso:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at  .

The Opportunity:

We’re looking to fill an opening for a Business Analytics Specialist to join our Data Science and AI Enablement team for 12 months.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Data Science and AI Enablement, you will be instrumental in supporting the business analytics functions at Aviso Wealth. Principle responsibilities include updating and distributing Business Analytics reporting and ad-hoc data mining for analysis.

As  one aviso:  

• We Care – You do the right thing for clients, partners and colleagues. You build trusted relationships, champion service excellence, and contribute to a culture where people feel valued and supported

• We Dare –You challenge the status quo with bold ideas and fresh perspectives. You embrace change, seek opportunities to innovate and are comfortable exploring new ways of working

• We Share – You collaborate openly and build meaningful relationships. You seek out diverse perspectives, share your knowledge and work together to help colleagues, clients and partners succeed

• We Deliver – You take ownership of your work, honour your commitments and focus on delivering meaningful results. You hold yourself accountable and continuously look for ways to improve

What your day looks like:

• Produce and distribute business reports for internal and external stakeholders, including ad‑hoc data mining across unstructured and disparate data sources.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and documentation of all data, reports, assumptions, and methodologies.
• Serve as the Asset Management data steward, working with NEI and other providers to validate and maintain high‑quality source data for the data warehouse.
• Partner with third‑party data management teams on schema changes and new solutions, including reviewing business requirements, writing technical specifications, and completing system testing.
• Influence cross‑functional teams to prioritize Asset Management needs on the data services roadmap, including enhancements to legacy tools.
• Apply prescriptive and predictive analytics to strengthen reporting, surface insights to senior leaders, and translate recommendations into action.
• Lead research and experimentation as a squad leader to advance DNA strategy within the AI product roadmap.

Requirements

Your experience and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant STEM or business field; 5+ years analytics experience in Business Analytics
• Certifications in AI/ML or Data Engineering
• Experience utilizing Databricks to enable scalable data solutions that support analytics, reporting, and business insights
• Experience in federated analytics environments (preferred)
• Skilled with SQL, modern BI tools and large, diverse datasets
• Working knowledge of Confluence, Jira, and DevOps practices for tracking and documentation
• Highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and strong problem solver
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder‑management skills with an ability to anticipate business needs and align analytics with strategic priorities
• Clear communicator able to translate complex insights for non‑technical audiences
• Canadian Securities Course is an asset
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset

Benefits

At Aviso, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Your Information

By submitting your application, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your provided personal information for the purposes of assessing your qualifications and suitability for employment with Aviso. Your information will be handled in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and relevant provincial legislation. Your data may be shared with authorized personnel involved in the recruitment process and retained only as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes or as required by law.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Company Overview:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with approximately $145 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We’re building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We’re a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins.  We’re proud to power businesses that empower investors .

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected hourly rate of $85-95 CAD per hour.