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Data & Analytics Engineer

Hybrid
CA$140,000 - CA$180,000/annual
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Comprehensive Employer-Paid Benefits
Retirement Income Through A Retirement Savings Program
Competitive Time-Off Policy

About the role

POSITION: Data & Analytics Engineer ORGANIZATION: Mastercard Foundation Asset Management LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario, Canada TYPE: In office (4 days per week) VACANCY: New position

Be part of a new and growing asset management company

ABOUT MASTERCARD FOUNDATION ASSET MANAGEMENT Established in 2023, the Mastercard Foundation Asset Management (MFAM) Corporation was created to build a diversified investment portfolio for the Mastercard Foundation, one of the largest public foundations in the world. MFAM is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. We have a global investment strategy and mandate to deliver long term returns that will fund the philanthropic mission of the Mastercard Foundation and its partners in Africa and Canada. We believe in the mission and values of the Mastercard Foundation and aim to cultivate an ecosystem of exceptional people, trusted partnerships, and long-term investments to achieve lasting impact. We value bold ideas, curiosity, and tenacity, as part of nimble, creative, and meritocracy-based team.

ABOUT MASTERCARD FOUNDATION Mastercard Foundation, one of the largest foundations in the world, works with visionary organizations to advance education and financial inclusion to enable young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. Established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company, the Mastercard Foundation is an independent organization separate from Mastercard. The Foundation has offices in Toronto, Kigali, Accra, Nairobi, Kampala, Lagos, Dakar, and Addis Ababa.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH You will report to the Head, Data & AI and work closely with the broader technology team to design, build, and deliver solutions that support MFAM’s investment and operational capabilities. You will partner with external vendors, data providers, technology partners, investment professionals, operations staff, and leadership to understand business needs, translate them into technical solutions, and create lasting value in support of the Mastercard Foundation’s mission.

WHAT YOU’LL DO This is a unique opportunity to help build MFAM’s internal analytics capabilities from the ground up. You will own the day-to-day internal analytics stack, including vendor configuration and integration, data flows, end-user support, AI-assisted workflows, and enhancements across existing systems. Working directly with business stakeholders, you will turn ideas into practical analytical solutions using cloud-based and modern tooling to deliver scalable, well-architected outcomes for MFAM.

Accountabilities include: Build, integrate and maintain MFAM’s suite of internal applications — primarily Python-based tools and dashboards that serve the investment and operations teams Own the full lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, build, deploy, and iterate, working within MFAM’s access control, data handling, and information security standards Configure, maintain, and optimize our Snowflake environment and design and build new databases and data architectures as required ensuring data integrity, auditability, and reliability across all internal systems Maintain and enhance data sharing connections, data engineering pipelines, and data quality checks to ensure data integrated into Snowflake from other systems is accurate, timely, and ready to power self-serve analytics and other downstream processes Serve as the data subject matter expert for extraction, transformation, and downstream analytics from our enterprise and investment platforms; partnering with the IT team, who owns in-platform configuration, user access, and workflow, to ensure data flows cleanly into Snowflake and into purpose-built analytics that extend those platforms Implement, integrate, and support AI tools across the team in support of the firm’s enterprise AI program — building workflow automations, integration patterns, and hands-on examples that bring the program’s priorities to life. Operate within the AI governance framework established by the CTO and use AI as a force multiplier in your own development work Partner directly with investment and operations teams, and leadership to understand opportunities, pain points and priorities Translate business requirements into concrete technical specifications and deliverables and help maintain the feature request pipeline and manage delivery Apply contemporary data techniques, architectures, and AI solutions to support scalable analytics, streamlined operations, and a data-driven culture Own data quality, documentation, and auditability as a core responsibility across the data and analytics stack. Establish and maintain standards for schema design, naming, lineage, and data contracts as the platform grows and downstream consumption expands Engage with external vendors, data providers, and delivery partners ensuring quality and consistency with internal standards Cultivate relationships with peers at similar firms, industry practitioners, and thought leaders — participating in conferences, forums, and working groups — to broaden perspective on how data and analytics are being applied across the industry and to bring fresh thinking into MFAM's approach

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 3–5 years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or software development, ideally within financial services or investment management Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field Proficiency in Python and experience building internal tools and applications that real users depend on Strong data engineering fundamentals SQL fluency — complex queries, performance optimization, and schema design Familiarity with financial data Strong business acumen with the ability to sit with technical and non-technical stakeholders and translate that into a technical plan that leads to collaboration and delivery Intellectual curiosity — you pick up new tools, APIs, and concepts quickly because you genuinely enjoy learning A mindset oriented toward doing things the right way Sound judgment on handling sensitive data, investment information, counterparty data, Foundation-related material; and comfort working within and supporting enterprise access controls and information security standards Enthusiasm for being a key player in a start-up environment, embracing hands-on execution, contributing beyond assigned responsibilities, and adapting to evolving roles and expectations. Alignment with the mission and values of MFAM and the Mastercard Foundation.

SKILLS Experience with cloud-based data platforms, particularly Snowflake, and familiarity with data architectures (data warehouses, ETL/ELT, orchestration processes) Experience with Python web frameworks such as Streamlit, FastAPI, or similar Exposure to analytics engineering tooling (e.g., dbt or equivalent) and modern visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Sigma, Tableau, Plotly or similar) is an asset; specific stack TBD and the successful candidate will help shape it Comfort working with APIs — REST, authentication flows, and data integration patterns Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative development workflows Hands-on experience with AI/LLM tools (coding assistants, LLM APIs, prompt design) and a demonstrated track record of using them to enhance productivity and build automations Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is an asset Background in or exposure to alternative investments, fund administration, or asset management operations is an asset

This is an on-site role, with a requirement to work from our Toronto office 4 days per week.

WHY WORK AT MFAM Mission-driven organization supporting impact across Africa and Indigenous communities in Canada and numerous opportunities to gain experience and develop a variety of skill sets in a growing organization that contributes to the mission of the Mastercard Foundation Pay-for-performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentive compensation (hiring range: $140,000-$180,000 CAD, inclusive of base and target incentive) Comprehensive employer-paid benefits Retirement income through a Retirement Savings Program Competitive time-off policy

We are guided by five core values: Partnership: We achieve the best outcomes through mutual trust, thoughtfulness, and respect Inclusion: We embrace diversity of thought, background, and experience. Communication: We learn and gain insight through open and honest communication Performance: We are ambitious and results oriented Innovation: We challenge the status quo and seek bold solutions

MFAM provides a hiring range that reflects the expected compensation for this role. Final offers are determined based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

MFAM does not use AI technology in screening, evaluating, or selecting candidates.

This posting reflects a new vacancy.

MFAM is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity is important and we take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and culture we create reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background, and experience. We value the unique skills and diverse experiences that each individual brings, and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable workplace where talent is respected, accepted, and empowered to be themselves.

Mastercard Foundation Asset Management values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

Completion of satisfactory business references and background checks are essential conditions of employment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please contact a member of MFAM at talent@mfamc.org. We will work with you to provide a positive recruitment experience in a confidential manner.

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