ETF Data Operations Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm seeks an ETF Operations Data Analyst in London to manage fund data and develop reporting solutions. The role involves collaboration across various teams and requires strong data management skills, ideally with a background in finance or data analytics, and proficiency in Excel and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Strong data management expertise with ability to aggregate data from multiple sources.
• Experience in data analysis and visualization using Excel, SQL, and Power BI.
• Knowledge of capital markets and ETFs is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a finance-related or data analytics field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

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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 languages 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.