Data Engineer- Global Alternative Investment Fund Manager | London, UK

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-asset fund manager seeks a skilled Data Engineer in London to join their technology-driven team. The successful candidate will enhance the data platform, collaborate with teams, and tackle diverse data challenges in a dynamic environment. This role offers significant professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Collaborative environment with impact opportunities

Support for professional and personal development

Generous benefits package including healthcare and pension

Qualifications

• Experience in a data specialist role with a passion for working with data.
• Demonstrable experience in a production environment with required tools.
• Ability to manage projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain the data platform ensuring availability and integrity.
• Build strong relationships with front office and technology teams.
• Solve real-world data challenges across multiple asset classes.

Skills

SQL

Python

Apache Spark

Project Management

Education

Minimum 2.1 degree in Computer Science or a related field

Tools

Databricks

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Data Engineer - Global Alternative Investment Fund Manager

Summary:
This is a leading multi-asset fund focused on global macro asset classes to generate uncorrelated returns. Technology is highly valued, and they are looking to expand the team with a skilled Data Engineer in London.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining the data platform, ensuring data availability, reliability, and integrity. This role offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with the front office and technology teams.

You will gain exposure to various data types and have opportunities to master different practices, tools, and skills. Use your knowledge to solve real-world data challenges across multiple asset classes.

If you're passionate about data and can communicate complex concepts clearly, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements:

• Experience in a data specialist role, with a passion for working with data and supporting stakeholders
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and Apache Spark, with demonstrable experience in a production environment
• Ability to manage projects from start to finish
• Minimum 2.1 degree in Computer Science or a related field from a Russell Group university (or equivalent)

Desirable:

• Experience with Databricks and Microsoft Azure
• Financial Services experience is a plus but not essential

Benefits:

• Collaborative environment with significant impact opportunities
• Dynamic team of technologists
• Focus on professional and personal development
• Generous benefits package including on-site facilities, healthcare, dental, pension, etc.

Note: Due to high application volume, not all applicants will receive responses.

Contact:

If interested, contact:
Tom Brown
[e-mail]
[phone]
linkedin.com/in/thomas-brown-196a29103