ETF Data Operations Analyst

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London seeks an ETF Operations Data Analyst. The role involves maintaining fund data accuracy, developing reporting solutions, and collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a finance-related degree, strong data management skills, and experience with data analysis tools. Join a fast-growing team focused on innovative investment strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to aggregate and manage data from multiple sources.
• 2 years experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate fund data for regulatory reporting.
• Develop custom reporting solutions for management insights.
• Collaborate with teams on automation and reporting projects.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or data analytics

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

First Trust Global Portfolios (FTGP) is a privately owned financial services firm established in 1991. With core principles focused on transparency, innovative solutions, long-term investment, and disciplined portfolios, FTGP specializes in providing rules-based, thematic, and actively managed strategies in equities, fixed income, and alternatives. Our regional sales teams work closely with clients to distribute a range of single-country, regional, and global solutions across the world. First Trust is currently one of the fastest growing ETF providers globally.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role of an ETF Operations Data Analyst at First Trust Global Portfolios in London. As an ETF Operations Data Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Working closely with distribution platform partners to maintain accurate fund data in line with regulatory reporting requirements for both existing ETFs and new launches.
• Monitoring the accuracy of fund data across platforms and facilitating the smooth operation of our ETF product offerings.
• Developing custom reporting solutions using tools such as Excel and Power BI to provide management with valuable insights for decision-making.
• Collaborating with teams across sales, marketing, legal, and portfolio management to support on automation and reporting projects.
• Monitoring and responding to ad-hoc client data requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a finance-related or data analytics field.
• Proven ability to aggregate and manage data from multiple sources with strong data management expertise.
• Proficiency in Excel, with experience in data analysis and visualization tools such as SQL and Power BI, along with a solid understanding of databases and programming is essential.
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Willingness to explore and adopt new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of ETFs, capital markets, and the investment management industry and their instruments is a plus.
• A background in consulting or professional services is also desirable.
• 2 years experience in similar role.