Data Solutions Partner / Programme Manager - Asset Management

Lord Search & Selection; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Programme Manager to design data solutions for the Chief Data Office. The role involves enhancing data as a vital enabler within Asset Management, requiring expertise in data governance and strong interpersonal skills. Ideal candidates will be proactive, collaborative, and skilled in data storytelling.

Qualifications

• Experience in Asset Management data projects.
• Proven experience in designing data solutions.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead data solution design activities for the Chief Data Office.
• Engage with business customers for data solutions and change initiatives.
• Analyze complex data flows and map data movements.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Quality

Business Development

Analysis

Collaborative Work

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Storytelling with Data

Job description

Employer: Robert Walters

Location: London

Salary: £80,000 - £110,000 GBP annually

Closing date: 27 Jun 2025

Sector: IT

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Job Function: Programme Manager

Job Description

The successful candidate will play a key role in data solution design activities on behalf of the Chief Data Office, ensuring that data is considered a key enabler in solution designs and operating models.

The Solution Partner leads engagements with business customers, supporting BAU and change initiatives for Data Solutions and the CDO.

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience working on data projects within the Asset Management industry, with knowledge of data domains, indices, benchmarks, and securities.
• Understanding of asset management processes, investment asset classes, products, data vendors, methodologies, and technologies.
• Collaborative approach to working with architects, the CDO team, and subject matter experts.
• Experience in business development, including measuring adoption of services and products.
• Proven experience in analysis, requirements gathering, and designing data solutions, including architecture, flows, controls, and services.
• Understanding of data governance, data quality dimensions, and validation processes.
• Experience in conducting workshops with stakeholders and managing complex queries.
• Ability to work efficiently under deadlines, analyze complex data flows, and map data movements.

Interpersonal Skills

• Genuine interest in data-related business and technology affairs.
• Motivated to promote a data-led approach to creating business value.
• Resilient, positive, and adaptable with a delivery mindset.
• Proactive, ownership-driven, and capable of managing diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working in flexible, collaborative teams with structured problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting and engaging effectively.
• Commercially strategic, with a desire to succeed and add value.
• Skilled in storytelling with data and coaching others.

Work arrangement: 1-3 days per week in the office.

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