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

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

Job summary

A high-performing hedge fund in Swindon seeks a Data Operations & Governance Analyst/Engineer to join their growing Data Management team. The position involves optimizing data pipelines and serving as the interface between data sourcing and trading teams. Candidates should possess strong programming skills and relevant experience in data operations within financial environments.

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of experience in Data Operations, Data Solutions, or Data Governance.
• Proficiency in programming languages for analyzing large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth data transmission and quality management.
• Act as the main interface between data sourcing and engineering.
• Work on testing data onboarding platforms and developing centralized data solutions.

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, Swindon, Wiltshire

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Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

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

Reporting to the Global Head of Data and working closely with Operations, Product Control, Risk, Trading, and Research teams, the role involves ensuring smooth data transmission and quality management. The role has a technical/engineering focus, requiring optimization of data pipelines from raw data onboarding to delivery to front office/investment teams. Skills in SQL, Python, VBA, or Matlab are essential for conducting quality checks and anomaly detection.

The successful candidate will act as the main interface between data sourcing and engineering and will be the point of contact for Traders. Additionally, they will work on projects related to testing new data onboarding platforms, setting data governance metrics, and developing centralized data management solutions.

Candidates should have 2–7 years of experience in Data Operations, Data Solutions, or Data Governance roles within hedge funds, asset managers, or major data vendors. A strong academic background and proficiency in programming languages for analyzing large datasets are required.

The role offers a base salary of up to £125K plus a performance bonus. Initially, the role requires a 5-day office week, with the possibility of WFH 1-2 days once established.