Data Operations Engineer / Junior Data Architect

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Data Operations Engineer / Junior Data Architect to enhance their financial operations. This hybrid role involves managing data platforms, ensuring smooth operations during asset acquisitions, and bridging technical and business needs. You will work closely with teams across finance, operations, and risk, driving data strategy and supporting the development of reporting capabilities in Power BI. If you are an innovative self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in a standalone role within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or start-up environments.
• Ability to manage data platforms and define SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Support the build-out of the financial operations platform.
• Help set up internal and external reporting capabilities.

Skills

Data Management

Microsoft Dynamics

Power BI

Azure

Databricks

Financial Reporting

Low-code/No-code AI Tools

Tools

Microsoft Stack

Financial Reporting Tools

Job description

Job Description

Data Operations Engineer / Junior Data Architect

London – Hybrid

Fulltime

Industry: Banking/Asset Management/Investment Management

Working Hours: 8 per day/ 40 per week

Core Focus:

• A hands-on, all-round Data Operations specialist with architecture skills.
• Someone who can manage and run the data platform, especially during new asset acquisitions – ensuring data flows properly, systems function smoothly, and operations scale efficiently.

Experience Desired:

• Background in financial services or start-up environments (ideally both).
• Comfortable working across the full spectrum from Back Office to Front Office.
• Hybrid mindset – both technical and business-oriented.
• Experience working between Operations and Risk, understanding both the technology and business needs.
• Exposure to reporting, investment data, financial reports, and dataset nuances.
• Familiarity working in environments with little process – someone comfortable helping to define SOPs and build structure from scratch.

Tech Environment:

• Heavy on Microsoft stack: Dynamics, Power BI, Azure, Databricks.
• Data management and integration across systems, including financial reporting tools.
• Experience with low-code / no-code AI tools to drive operational efficiencies would be a major plus.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the build-out and maintenance of the financial operations (FinOps) platform.
• Helping to set up internal and external reporting capabilities (particularly in Power BI).
• Supporting asset management platform development, including ingestion of climate data, market intel, and specialist datasets.
• Helping to migrate financial systems to Microsoft Dynamics.
• Acting as the “glue” across teams: Finance, Ops, Risk, and Tech – ensuring smooth data and operational flows.
• Bridging strategy and execution, especially with limited current systems in place.

Team & Structure:

• This is a standalone role, but part of a broader team of 15 under the COO.
• Working closely with operations, tax, finance, company secretary, and more.

Soft Skills / Traits:

• Innovative, self-starter, comfortable in ambiguity.
• Someone who can take initiative, bring structure, and drive forward data strategy.