Investment Data Specialist

Robert Walters; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment management firm in London is seeking an Investment Data Specialist. The successful candidate will manage complex investment data inquiries, maintain data accuracy, and support process improvements. Proficiency in Python and SQL, alongside practical experience with Aladdin and Bloomberg, is essential. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of global Fixed Income markets and an analytical mindset. This role is onsite and offers opportunities for growth and mentoring junior members.

Qualifications

• Experience in fund operations, investment data roles, or operational environments.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Experience with stakeholder management and risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for complex investment data inquiries.
• Maintain and enhance the accuracy and integrity of investment and fund data.
• Execute daily and ad hoc tasks under tight deadlines.
• Identify and support process improvements in investment data flows.
• Mentor junior team members to develop skills.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Aladdin

Strong knowledge of global Fixed Income markets

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in SQL

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related field

CFA or equivalent preferred

Tools

Bloomberg

Aladdin

Job description

Investment Data Specialist

Location: London
Contract: Permanent
Work Setup: 5 days onsite (May offer 1 day flexibility)

Who We Are

Vanguard is a leading global investment management firm offering a wide range of financial products and services, including mutual funds, ETFs, and retirement solutions. The company helps clients achieve long-term financial goals through innovative strategies, disciplined investment processes, and a client-focused approach.

What you’ll do

• Serve as the main point of contact for complex investment data inquiries across IMG and enterprise stakeholders.
• Maintain and enhance the accuracy and integrity of investment and fund data, including setting up new issuer bonds in Aladdin using Bloomberg.
• Execute daily and ad hoc tasks under tight deadlines while managing competing priorities and multiple data inputs.
• Identify and support process improvements, optimal investment data flows, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong networks with global peers and leaders and resolve portfolio and data-related issues.
• Mentor junior team members to develop skills and participate in special projects supporting strategic initiatives.

What you bring

• Hands‑on experience with Aladdin and Bloomberg, with strong knowledge of global Fixed Income markets.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis, automation, and reporting.
• Experience in fund operations, investment data roles, or operational environments, including stakeholder management and risk controls.
• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related field; CFA or equivalent preferred.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and support process improvements.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast‑paced, global, deadline‑driven environment.

What’s Next?

If you are ready to take the next step, apply now. Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.

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