Alpha Data Services – Data Analyst, Assistant Vice President

State Street; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a detail-oriented Data Analyst to ensure data integrity and support strategic changes within the organization. Responsibilities include monitoring data quality, managing market data, and developing insightful reports. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, a degree in a relevant field, and proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools. Join us to make an impact in the asset management division.

Benefits

Generous medical care

Flexible work program

Development programs and educational support

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis or management within asset management.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments like equities and fixed income.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve data quality across core systems.
• Manage reference and market data.
• Develop dashboards and reports for quality metrics.
• Liaise with stakeholders to understand data requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Alpha Data Services seeks team player with strong experience and interest in building Data Insight and Analytics as part of the growth in demand within Alpha Data services and our clients. State Street is making a multi-year strategic investment in Alpha Data Services, we need a strong data Analyst practitioner to work with internally and with clients and prospects on to deliver strategic change to our Security and refinement of our multi-year strategy. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst to join our Data Management team within the Asset Management division. This role is critical in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and availability of data used across investment, risk, compliance, and client reporting functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial instruments, data governance, and data quality frameworks, with hands-on experience in SQL and programming languages to support data mapping, transformation, and analysis.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial instruments, data governance, and data quality frameworks, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams to support data-driven decision-making. This role will report to the ADS practice lead for security Mastering and is hands on in terms of coding and building our analytics and insights as well as building out a small team as capabilities and demand matures.

Responsibilities

• Data Quality & Governance:
  • Monitor and improve data quality across core systems (e.g., portfolio management, risk, and reporting platforms).
  • Implement and maintain data governance policies and procedures.
  • Conduct root cause analysis of data issues and recommend remediation strategies.
• Data Operations & Mapping:
  • Manage and maintain reference and market data (e.g., securities, benchmarks, pricing).
  • Develop and maintain data mapping logic across systems and data sources.
  • Use SQL and programming tools to transform, validate, and reconcile data across platforms.
• Analytics & Reporting:
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track data quality metrics.
  • Provide analytical support to client investment teams, risk managers, and compliance officers.
  • Assist in the automation of data validation and reconciliation processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
  • Act as a point of contact for data-related queries and issue resolution.
  • Support timely delivery of solution and change initiatives for our clients with accurate and timely data.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experienced working Order Management systems gained from AIM, Charles River or Alladin
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
• Experience across the full data science project lifecycle, including:
  • Data wrangling
  • Modelling

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience in data analysis or data management within asset management or financial services.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives).
• Proficiency in SQL for querying and manipulating large datasets.
• Experience with Python, R, or similar languages for data transformation and automation.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience with data management platforms and market data providers (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv).
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g., MiFID II, ESG reporting) is a plus.

About State Street

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we\'ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investments research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow

We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You\'ll have access to flexible Work Program to help match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity, and Social Responsibility

We truly believe our employees\' diverse backgrounds, experience and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

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