tech. laboratoire - Toronto, ON, Canada - HOOPP

Description

high-performance, people-focused culture our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves
learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees' career growth
membership in HOOPP's world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security
competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%
access to an annual wellness reimbursement program for health and wellness-related expenses for permanent and temporary employees
the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers

We are actively seeking a visionary and accomplished leader to spearhead our HOOPP AI Lab, a groundbreaking initiative that aims to revolutionize investment management and pension administration through the strategic exploration, evaluation, and implementation of cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.

Reporting into the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), this role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of our organization and the pension industry at large.

Provide strategic leadership in alignment with the goals set by the Executive Team, focusing on the exploration and integration of AI technologies, including Machine Learning, Generative AI, and AI-driven analytics.

Lead and inspire a high-performing team of software engineers, data scientists, and business strategists.

Collaborate with external entities, industry leaders, and internal teams, researching and leveraging evolving AI solutions to enhance investment decision-making, portfolio optimization, risk management, and back-office operations.

Conceptualize and develop Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) within a secure, ring-fenced environment, ensuring the safeguarding of HOOPP's operational technology assets.
Evaluate successful PoCs for potential transition into full-scale projects, adhering to existing HOOPP practices.
Develop and implement relevant AI policies and governance frameworks, considering regulatory and general governance factors.


Secure Technical Environment:

Oversee the operation of the Lab within a segregated technical environment, ensuring the safeguarding of HOOPP's operational technology assets.

Implement procedures to protect HOOPP IP against data leakage.
Provide regular updates and insights to the Executive Team.
D. or Master's) in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
Knowledge of relevant AI policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory considerations.

Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide multidisciplinary teams, including software engineers, data scientists, and business strategists.

In-depth understanding of Capital Markets, pension fund administration, and the financial services industry.

Established in 1960, the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) is a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan for Ontario's hospital and community-based healthcare sector.

We serve more than 435,000 members who provide valued healthcare services at more than 630 employers across the province.

At HOOPP, we exist to provide a stable and reliable pension for our members that starts in retirement and is paid for life.

As one of Canada's largest and most respected pension plans, HOOPP's net assets reached $103.We've become one of Canada's leading pension plans by consistently challenging ourselves and embracing innovation.

From our unique investment management approach to our innovative technology and thought-provoking research, we constantly seek to push the boundaries, and we do this by hiring passionate, forward-thinking people.

Our high-performance culture is founded on collaboration, respect and belonging. HOOPP is an equal opportunity employer and we're proud of our diversity.

Should you require accommodation because of a disability during the recruitment and selection process, please contact our Human Resources team at .