Data Steward for "Benchmark & Market Index Data" (f/m/d)

Allianz Global Investors GmbH; München; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global active asset manager in Munich seeks a Data Steward to ensure high-quality Benchmark & Market Index data. The role involves managing data quality, collaborating cross-functionally, and supporting data initiatives. Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills and experience in asset management. This position offers flexible work arrangements and diverse career opportunities.

Leistungen

Flexible work arrangements

Company pension plans

Childcare facilities

Mental health programs

Career opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in Benchmark Data Governance and Market Index Operations.
• Deep knowledge of equity and fixed income indices.
• Experience with metadata standards and data governance frameworks.
• Practical experience within an asset management company.
• In-depth knowledge of Benchmark and Market Index data lifecycle.

Aufgaben

• Implement and maintain data quality controls.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve data issues.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive data dictionaries.
• Support Business/Data Analysts with requirements.
• Promote data awareness and governance standards.

Kenntnisse

Data Quality Management

Analytical Skills

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Ausbildung

Excellent university degree in Data Science, IT, or related

Tools

SQL

Python

PowerBI

JIRA

Databricks

Jobbeschreibung

Data Steward for "Benchmark & Market Index Data" (f / m / d)

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.

At Allianz Global Investors we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfilment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now!

The Investment Data Area is the home for AllianzGI’s investment management-related data products that leverage IDS and share dependencies (e.g., Benchmark & Market Index data, Issuer & Security Information, Investment Key Figures, Performance & Attribution Data, etc.).

As a Data Steward, you will be part of AllianzGI’s Data Steward Chapter and assigned to the Benchmark & Market Index (BMI) Squad. The BMI Squad takes end-to-end ownership of the data product, including budget responsibility, prioritization of consumer requests, and resolution of data issues.

You will work in a cross-functional Agile Squad alongside Data and Business Analysts and the Data Product Owner, contributing to AllianzGI’s Data & Technology Strategy by enabling high-quality, governed data across the investment and operations value chain.

This role is based in Frankfurt or Munich Germany.

What you will do

• Data Quality & Monitoring : Implement and maintain data quality controls and remediation plans. Monitor daily, weekly, and other regular processes in close collaboration with IDS. Perform data corrections or enhancements as needed
• Issue Remediation : Identify, analyze, and resolve data issues to ensure the accuracy and reliability of Benchmark & Market Index data
• Metadata & Documentation : Develop and maintain comprehensive data dictionaries, data lineage and process documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency in data definitions and methodologies across the data value chain
• Business Collaboration : Support Business / Data Analysts in creating business requirements and decision papers to align data initiatives with business needs
• Cross-Product Collaboration : Partner with other Data Stewards to drive cross-product data initiatives and ensure consistency across data products
• Data Advocacy : Act as a data ambassador, promoting awareness, best practices, and data governance standards across the organization
• Data Processes & Policies : Ensure adherence to defined processes and policies related to Benchmark & Market Index data

What you bring

Educational Background : Excellent university degree in Data Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, Economics or related field of study

Business Requirements Insight : Proven experience in Benchmark Data Governance and Market Index Operations. Deep knowledge of equity and fixed income indices and market standards. Strong analytical skills and comfort working with large datasets

Metadata & Governance : Experience working with metadata standards and data governance frameworks in collaboration with Enterprise Data Offices

Agility : Familiarity with Agile methodologies and product-oriented teams

Asset Management Experience : practical experience within an asset management company, fund administrator, custodian, or as a consultant in this field is necessary. The candidate needs to have a robust understanding of the operating model of an asset management company

Financial understanding : In-depth knowledge of the lifecycle, structure, and operational use of Benchmark and Market Index data across asset classes such as Equity and Fixed Income. This includes familiarity with index methodologies, rebalancing processes, vendor data feeds, and their integration into the investment management value chain

People & Communication : Strong communication and collaboration skills, adept at engaging with stakeholders across various functions and ensuring alignment on data initiatives

Analytical & Problem Solving : Pragmatic, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Technical Proficiency : Knowledge in data analysis, automation, and business intelligence tools such as SQL, Python, PowerBI, JIRA, and Databricks

Language Skills : Fluent in English; additional languages are considered an advantage

What we offer

We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model / flexible working hours)

Securing your future : Access to company pension / savings plans

Family support (relocation / childcare facilities)

Company share purchasing plan

Mental health and wellbeing programs

Mobility solutions (Jobrad bike leasing, subvention Jobticket)

Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group

Self-guided learning & development

and so much more!

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager.

We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active – in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients’ assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals.

Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture, that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board.

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to [e-mail]

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