Associate Director, Global Data Management | London, UK

Barings; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Associate Director for their Global Data Management team. This role involves overseeing the control infrastructure for investment security data, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with development teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial data management, particularly in fixed income securities, and a passion for improving data practices. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing innovative solutions in the financial sector, where your expertise will directly contribute to organizational success and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in financial asset data management.
• Strong communication skills for effective team collaboration.
• Basic SQL skills for database queries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop control infrastructure for investment security data.
• Create data quality rules and enhance service levels with vendors.
• Perform root cause analysis to resolve data issues.

Skills

Data Management

Communication Skills

SQL

Financial Analysis

Process Improvement

Education

Degree in Math

Degree in Finance

Degree in Economics

Degree in Business

Tools

Refinitiv

Bloomberg

Markit

Aladdin

Job description

Associate Director, Global Data Management

Associate Director, Global Data Management

Barings London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 5 hours ago Permanent Competitive

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.

Job Description

Title: Associate Director, Global Data Management

Business Unit: Global Data Management, EDG

Location: London, UK

About Barings

Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Job Summary

Barings' Global Data Management team is seeking an experienced data management professional to join their group and assist with the oversight and development of the control infrastructure for investment security data used by our investment and operational platforms. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of different asset classes, particularly extensive knowledge of fixed income securities, and understand the technical aspects of managing complex datasets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the financial behavior behind the asset data they are servicing.
• Support the team leadership with developing and implementing training plans for the group.
• Understand the business processes and data demands of key stakeholders and help improve data management practices.
• Assist in creating data quality rules on investment security data and collaborate with development teams to align these rules with enterprise standards.
• Hold data vendors accountable for data quality and work directly with them to enhance service levels.
• Perform root cause analysis to identify data issues and track their resolution.
• Provide data expertise and business perspective to other Enterprise Data Group teams to ensure organizational success.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in the financial industry, with exposure to asset data management preferred.
• Degree in a quantitative or financial discipline (Math, Finance, Economics, Business) preferred.
• Self-motivated with strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate effectively within teams.
• Experience in implementing process improvements in accounting and financial reviews.
• Basic SQL or database query skills preferred.
• Familiarity with data providers/platforms such as Refinitiv, Bloomberg, Markit, and Aladdin.

Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; we welcome applications from all persons regardless of Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Protected Veteran status.