Director, Data Scouting

Joining CPP Investments means joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors to drive a single mandate: to deliver strong, sustainable returns for generations of Canadians.

With a long-term horizon and global reach, we deploy capital at scale across public and private markets. Our size, stability, and disciplined investment philosophy allow us to pursue complex opportunities and build enduring partnerships worldwide.

For our people, this means meaningful work with tangible impact, real opportunity, and collaboration with exceptional colleagues who value partnership and performance. Here, you’ll contribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success.

Technology & Operations enables CPP Investments to deliver on its global investment mandate by providing secure, innovative, and data-driven technology capabilities. The department partners across the organization to deliver trusted data, modern platforms, and strategic technology services that enhance investment decision-making and operational excellence.

The Data Scouting team is responsible for the strategy, sourcing, governance, and commercial management of external data across CPP Investments. Working closely with investment teams and enterprise partners, the team ensures external data is accessible, cost-effective, and aligned with business priorities while maximizing the value of the firm's data investments.

Develop and execute the strategy for CPP Investments' external data portfolio, ensuring data products align with evolving business needs while improving value, transparency, and portfolio efficiency.

Provide strategic advice to investment teams and enterprise stakeholders on external data sourcing, vendor capabilities, and commercial models to support informed investment decisions.

Lead the evaluation, negotiation, and management of complex third-party data contracts, ensuring commercial value, consistency, compliance, and effective risk management.