Finance & Data Lab Resource Developer, The BRIDGE

Date Posted: 07/09/2025
Req ID: 44121
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Library Innovation & Entrprneurship
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: 00058307

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The BRIDGE is a joint venture between UTSC’s Department of Management and the UTSC Library. It is where business, research and innovation converge, delivering extraordinary student experiences through entrepreneurship, research, advanced training programs, and work-integrated learning. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a business research library, finance and data lab, collaboration space. We are a U of T accelerator focused on formation of student ventures, and a pathway for industry and community partnerships. The BRIDGE connects the best academic theory with creative applications and aspiring minds.

The Finance & Data Lab is a state-of-the-art computer lab featuring 50+ extra wide-monitor terminals and 4 Bloomberg terminals. The lab features specialized software including Capital IQ and FactSet, among others. The lab features course integrations, student club collaborations and experiential learning. The UTSC Library is a leader in academic library service and program development. The library supports research and study by housing an extensive network of scholarly materials available in the lab.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.  

Your opportunity:

As a key member of The BRIDGE team, the Finance & Data Lab Resource Developer, plays a critical role in preparing students for careers in capital markets, investment banking, asset management, graduate studies and related fields. Reporting to the Director of Operations &Library Services, the role combines hands-on instruction with program development, industry engagement, and experiential education.

The incumbent will design and deliver curricular and co-curricular sessions focused on financial research tools (e.g., FactSet, Bloomberg, CapIQ) and data analytics platforms (e.g., R, SQL, Tableau, PowerBI). They will also mentor students and support experiential learning initiatives like the UTSC Trading Competition and the UTSC Student Managed Fund—giving students practical exposure to real-world investment and risk analysis. This role also supports faculty in their research and instruction. This is a collaborative, supportive environment with strong connections to finance industry partners and a focus on bridging academic theory with professional practice.

This role will also liaise with the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), in order to align the development of curriculum and best practices.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing components of instructional programs (including curricular, co-curricular and experiential learning opportunities)
• Developing instructional design plans for use in teaching contexts involving educational technologies
• Conducting detailed analysis and evaluation to inform program planning activities
• Developing content for instructional workshops
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
• Researching and recommending educational technologies and best practices related to teaching and learning
• Conducting financial research and analysis (including market data to inform programming)
• Promoting events and programs to target audiences

Essential Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, or related discipline; or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience
• Minimum five (5) years of recent and related experience, preferably in an academic, finance or capital markets environment
• Experience developing instructional design plans, implementing and delivering instructional/training programs involving financial technologies and financial theories and concepts, and conducting detailed analysis and evaluation to inform planning
• Must have strong understanding of the finance sector, or experience working in the finance industry
• Experience and strong proficiency using financial research and analysis applications (e.g. FactSet, Bloomberg, CapIQ), data analytics tools (e.g. R, SQL, PowerBI, Tableau) and Excel, including VBA programming
• Experience conducting financial research, market data analysis and financial modelling
• Experience providing support and feedback on strategies for developing and delivering curriculum and co-curriculum programs, or training programs
• Experience coordinating networking opportunities, work-integrated learning and experiential learning opportunities
• Excellent public speaking, interpersonal, presentation and written skills
• Demonstrated understanding of capital market theory, portfolio management and market microstructure
• Ability to stay abreast of current business news, financial markets, financial literacy and related trends
• Self-motivated, creative thinker with proven ability to take initiative and problem-solve
• Expert in prioritization, organization, good judgment and decision-making skills
• May require extended or unusual working hours based on program support and operational needs
• Must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

Assets (Nonessential):

• Working towards completion of the CFA desgination

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Adaptable
• Communicator
• Entrepreneurial
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Resourceful
• Self-directed
• Team player

Closing Date: 07/20/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  
USW Pay Band 14 -- $90,056. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $115,169. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Student Services

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.