Data Analyst

Robert Walters UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A global asset manager seeks a Data Analyst to join the Operations team in London. The role involves ensuring accurate investment data, supporting stakeholders, and participating in projects. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in Finance or Sciences and relevant experience in data management within financial services.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in data operations within asset management.
• Solid understanding of securities static data and pricing methodologies.
• Proficiency with investment operations systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational data expertise and support investment teams.
• Perform checks on securities data to maintain accuracy.
• Contribute to the implementation of data management processes.

Skills

Data Management

Data Quality

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance or Sciences

Tools

Bloomberg

Markit

Simcorp

Charles River

NeoXam

JIRA

Tableau

Job description

Looking for 2-4 yrs experience in a similar role.Keywords: data operations, investment data, securities static data, portfolio valuation, data management processes, enterprise data management, data quality framework.A global asset manager is seeking a Data Analyst to join their Operations team. A pivotal role ensuring the accuracy and reliability of investment data, supporting stakeholders, and participating in projects.

What you'll do:

• Deliver operational data expertise by supporting investment teams with high-quality data services.
• Secure daily production tasks by loading datasets, verifying overnight batches, checking accruals quality, and ensuring consistency of data across various systems.
• Manage exceptions related to instruments and portfolios by setting up securities accurately upon request from fund managers or traders, resolving issues promptly, and escalating complex matters when necessary.
• Perform comprehensive daily checks on securities data to maintain high standards of accuracy and integrity within core investment datasets including statics, classifiers, pricing, analytics, valuations, and profit & loss figures.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of procedures by presenting findings and recommendations that enhance operational efficiency as the business evolves.
• Participate in the implementation of new data management processes and support the rollout of an Enterprise Data Management (EDM) solution within an agile project framework.
• Engage in transversal operations projects by collaborating with stakeholders to understand business challenges, investigate root causes, and communicate actionable solutions to management.
• Collaborate proactively with international colleagues based in Singapore to manage daily handovers effectively and ensure seamless global coverage of critical data operations.

What you bring:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance or Sciences providing you with a solid foundation for understanding complex financial concepts relevant to asset management.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in a similar capacity within asset management, investment banking or financial vendors enabling you to navigate industry-specific challenges confidently.
• Comprehensive knowledge of securities static data along with familiarity with pricing methodologies, analytics frameworks, portfolio valuation techniques (including ETD, OTC, Alternative Assets), which allows you to handle diverse datasets effectively.
• Proficiency with investment operations systems such as Bloomberg, Markit, Simcorp, Charles River or NeoXam; experience with JIRA or Tableau would be advantageous for streamlining workflows or visualising insights.
• Excellent communication skills paired with a culture of service excellence so you can build trust-based relationships with stakeholders at all levels while adapting smoothly to shift/rota patterns.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective engagement with transversal stakeholders ensuring smooth information flow across departments.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: TEMPORARY

Focus: Operations

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: London

Contract Type: TEMPORARY

Specialism: Banking & Financial Services

Focus: Operations

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: £250 - £400 per day

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: London

TEMPORARY

Job Reference: 9PS9G3-72A1F976

Date posted: 17 June 2025

Consultant: Eliza Lantz

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