Forum Asset Management Data Engineer

Location: 181 Bay Street, Toronto

In Office:5 days per week

Overview of Forum:

Join us in deliveringExtraordinary Outcomesthrough investment.

Forum is an investor, developer and asset manager operating across North America for over 28 years, focusing on real estate, private equity and infrastructure, with a strategic concentration in housing.

Our AUM exceeds $3 billion. We are committed to sustainability, responsible investing and creating value that benefits our stakeholders and the communities in which we invest, what we call our Extraordinary Outcomes.

In 2024, Forum completed thelargest real estate transaction in Canadawith theAlignvest acquisition,making us thelargest owner of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in Canada through our $2.5B open ended Real Estate Income and Impact Fund (REIIF).Ournational development pipeline now exceeds $3.5 billion,positioning Forum as thelargest developer of PBSA in Canada, operating from coast to coast.

The Forum team is adaptable, agile, and dynamic, committed to sustainable and responsible investing. Our people bring diverse cultural backgrounds and professional experiences, fostering innovation and thought leadership.

We uphold integrity, trust, and transparency as core values, knowing that to achieveExtraordinary Outcomes,we need to support and develop anExtraordinary team.
Position Overview:

Were looking for a Data Engineer to architect and implement our Microsoft-based data cloud infrastructureand put it to work. This is a hands-on, in-office role at the heart of our data transformation. Youll lead the design and build of our Microsoft Fabric lakehouse environment and implement AI-driven workflows that directly support our investment, sales, and operations teams. If you're a Data Cloud Engineer with a passion for practical AI and deep experience in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, we want to talk.

• Design, build, and scale our data lakehouse architecture using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Synapse, and related Azure services
• Develop and manage ETL/ELT pipelines, standardizing data across systems into a unified model
• Deploy AI-powered workflows using tools like Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Azure Document Intelligence or Azure ML to automate business processes, generate insights, or deliver predictive models
• Build internal APIs and tools that enable seamless access to data and insights across teams
• Work with stakeholders across real estate, private equity, and corporate functions to translate business needs into data solutions
• Own and evolve our Power BI dashboards and visualization layer to support decision-making
• Act as a technology partner across the organizationindependently driving forward initiatives that enhance value through data and AI
  Candidate Profile:
  
• Microsoft Stack Champion: Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Fabric, ADF, Synapse, ADLS Gen2, and Power BI
• Builder, Not Just a User: Youve designed and implemented Azure data platforms from the ground upnot just maintained someone elses
• AI Implementer: Demonstrated experience deploying AI tools (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Azure ML, or equivalents) in real-world workflowsideally in investment, operations, or sales enablement use cases
• Technical Core: Strong Python for data engineering and automation, and data modeling best practices
• Business Translator: Ability to work directly with investment professionals, executives, and non-technical stakeholders to turn ideas into systems
• Self-Starter & Problem-Solver: You thrive in lean environments and know how to build momentum from scratch
  Experience with financial data modeling, capital tables, investment workflows, or property operations
• Familiarity with the Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers) in Microsoft Fabric
• Experience with LLM integrations, automation of document processing, or generative AI applications
  At Forum, we encourage diversity. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects our belief that diversity is central to building a high-performing team. Forum is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please let the recruitment team know [email protected].