Data Operations & Governance Analyst/Engineer - Major Hedge Fund – Lucrative Total Comp Package

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major hedge fund in Cardiff is looking for a Data Operations & Governance Analyst/Engineer to enhance their data management team. The successful candidate will utilize SQL, Python, and other languages to optimize data pipelines and ensure smooth data transmission across multiple departments. This role offers up to £125K base salary and the opportunity for remote work after initial training.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of experience as Data Operations Specialist or Data Governance Analyst.
• Experience in programming for large datasets in financial services.
• Ability to optimize data pipelines and maintain data quality.

Responsibilities

• Optimize data pipeline operations and quality management.
• Serve as main interface between data sourcing and engineering.
• Work on ad hoc projects with front office and technology teams.

Skills

SQL

Python

VBA

Matlab

Education

Strong academic background

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Data Operations & Governance Analyst/Engineer - Major Hedge Fund – Lucrative Total Comp Package, Cardiff

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

A high performing, multi-billion dollar AUM hedge fund is looking to hire a Data Analyst into their rapidly growing centralised Data Management team.

Reporting to the Global Head of Data, this highly visible role involves working closely with Operations, Product Control, Risk, Trading, and Research teams to ensure smooth data transmission. The role has a technical/engineering focus, optimizing data pipeline operations and quality management, from raw data onboarding to delivery of data points to front office/investment teams.

You will utilize languages such as SQL, Python, VBA, and Matlab to perform quality checks and identify anomalies in complex datasets. You will act as the main interface between data sourcing and engineering and serve as the point of contact for Traders.

Additional responsibilities include working on ad hoc projects with front office and technology teams, testing new data onboarding platforms, setting data governance metrics, and helping develop a centralized data management platform.

Candidates should have 2–7 years of experience as a Data Operations Specialist, Data Solutions Analyst, or Data Governance Analyst at a hedge fund, asset manager, or major data vendor. A strong academic background and experience with programming languages analyzing large datasets in a financial services environment are required.

The role offers a base salary of up to £125K plus a bonus that can be a significant percentage of the base for top performers. Initially, the role requires a 5-day office week, with the possibility of working from home 1–2 days per week once established.