Lead Data Support Analyst

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 Lead Data Support Analyst to oversee and actively contribute to the daily support and reliability of our enterprise data and reporting ecosystem. This role combines hands-on technical troubleshooting with leadership responsibilities. You will lead a team of analysts supporting critical data workflows and act as a key liaison between business users, data engineering, and reporting teams. The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to solve complex problems quickly
and effectively — ensuring our reporting platforms remain trusted, accurate, and always available.

What You Will Do

• Lead and mentor a team of data support analysts, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of support tickets, data issues, and platform concerns
• Take a hands-on role in quickly diagnosing and resolving data load failures, access issues, and reporting anomalies across Snowflake, Sigma, and related tools
• Monitor daily data health checks and ensure smooth operation of scheduled pipelines and report refreshes
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex or urgent data issues that require cross-functional coordination or deep technical analysis
• Work closely with reporting analysts and business users to investigate discrepancies and ensure end-to-end data reliability
• Collaborate with data engineering team to identify root causes of recurring issues and contribute to preventative solutions
• Maintain clear documentation, runbooks, and dashboards to track incidents, support patterns, and resolution metrics
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline support processes through automation, improved tooling, and stronger monitoring

What You Bring

• 7+ years of experience in data analytics, operations, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role
• Proven experience balancing hands-on technical troubleshooting with team leadership and stakeholder communication
• Strong knowledge of Snowflake, SQL, and modern data architectures
• Familiarity with Sigma or other BI/reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Sigma) and how they interact with backend data platforms
• A strong sense of ownership and urgency when resolving data and reporting issues that impact business operations
• Experience supporting business stakeholders in Wealth, Compliance, Operations, Finance, and Technology
• Solid understanding of incident response and root cause analysis, including use of tools like Jira, Confluence, or ServiceNow
• Ability to coach junior analysts, enforce triage processes, and lead with accountability
• Experience in financial services is preferred
• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

This opportunity is for an existing vacancy with the company. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $69,500 - $119,500. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a bonus program. In addition, The Company offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

This role follows our in‑office work model and requires employees to be onsite four days per week to support collaboration and business needs.

CI Financial is an independent company offering global wealth management and asset management advisory services through diverse financial services firms. Since 1965, we have consistently anticipated and responded to the changing needs of investors. We are driven by a commitment to provide individuals and institutions with the highest-quality investments and advice.   Our commitment to the highest levels of performance means that whatever their position, CI employees must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment that will stretch them to tap into their highest potential.  Employees with a healthy dose of ambition, a desire to commit to a curious mindset for continuous learning, and a willingness to go the extra mile thrive at CI. 

A Supportive Environment for Success

We offer an in-office environment, competitive benefits, and a supportive workplace to help our employees thrive both personally and professionally.

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station
• Training Reimbursement
• Paid Professional Designations
• Employee Savings Plan (ESP)
• Corporate Discount Program
• Enhanced group benefits
• Parental Leave Top–up program
• Paid time off for Volunteering 

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.