Data Manager – Investment Management Services recruitment
Our client is recruiting a Manager within the Data Management team. Data Management is the operational backbone of the organisation servicing the needs of their customers and external service providers.
Currently our client is implementing a number of new strategic systems and the successful candidate will initially be responsible for establishing the Data Management processes and procedures necessary for the successful implementation of a new order management system and associated internal systems. This will include defining procedures for the maintenance of reference data, implementing data quality checking processes and agreeing an appropriate Data Management support model for the Investment Management teams using the new system.
The successful candidate will also be assisting the project team through the final stages of the implementation and transitioning the role into a “BAU” as required to support the Investment Management teams. The Data Manager will also be expected to continually review and improve the team’s operations to maximise efficiency, reduce risk and improve service.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Building a small team to provide Data Management support to the Investment Management teams
- Establish the daily, weekly and monthly Data Management activities and processes required to support the business
- Act as an escalation or contact point for key stakeholders at all levels
- Proactively collaborate with and support existing Data Management colleagues across multiple offices in Europe and Asia
- Work closely with the technology teams delivering the system data solutions
- Minimise all areas of financial risk and exposure arising from data management
- Develop and monitor management reports and metrics to ensure operation is functioning effectively. Respond to operating issues as they are presented and escalate if appropriate.
- Continually review operational procedures to identify areas of process improvement, risk reduction and ensure that the team adheres to them
- Build and maintain relationships with both internal departments and external vendors
- Undertake a variety of Data Management projects, support and participate in cross-departmental projects
You will need to be able to demonstrate experience and skills in the following:
- Technical expertise – knowledge of Order Management Systems such as the Charles River IMS with particular exposure to the data aspects
- Understanding of the data requirements for the accurate creation / maintenance of security types including CDS’s, IRS’s, short term money market instruments, derivatives and corporate / government debt
- An understanding of the requirements for data workflows and the process to support data management activities across multiple offices and requirements
- Experience of data quality management
- Proven experience of the ability to communicate and work with all levels of personnel
- Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements within an operational area
- Experience of managing and motivating a small team and people outside of the team
- A proven ability to prioritise and organise both own time and that of a team
Given the nature of this role you will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. You will have a track record of managing and developing people and be a self-starter/ motivator.
We are looking for a candidate who is dynamic and has a “can do” approach with a strong desire to make things happen and who is prepared to go the extra mile to meet deadlines and deliver results. The successful candidate will have to show that they take ownership for delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity to work for a blue chip organisation where your success will be well rewarded. Please send your details in the strictest confidence to Maddy Nyman, maddy.nyman@nymanresourcing.com along with your current remuneration package and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role.
Please note, only apply if you have the required experience and education criteria and are based in the UK and have a valid UK work perm.