Lead, Data Scouting

Role Summary

External data is a critical input into investment decision-making at CPP Investments. The Data Scouting team is responsible for managing the firm’s relationships with third‑party data providers, including sourcing new data, negotiating commercial terms, managing contracts and renewals, ensuring compliance with data use policies, and overseeing data‑related spend. As a Lead Analyst within Data Scouting, you will operate as a senior individual contributor working across contract management, data sourcing, and stakeholder engagement, while also improving how this work is coordinated and executed across the organization. This role operates at the intersection of investment teams, data, and vendor management.

Accountabilities

• Contribute directly to contract management, renewals, and data sourcing, taking the lead on complex or cross‑team situations where requirements conflict, stakeholders are misaligned, and trade‑offs require judgement.