Quantitative Research - CDO Data Governance - Associate

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quantitative Research Associate to join their CDO Data Governance team in the UK. This role blends data management, business analysis, and technical skills to enhance data quality across CIB Markets. You will be responsible for implementing data ownership programs, deriving insights from data analysis, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive prioritization of data quality efforts. If you have a passion for data and a strong background in the financial services industry, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact data governance initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Management and Data Quality Management.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand business processes and required data in CIB Markets.
• Implement data ownership programs and manage data quality.
• Communicate with stakeholders to drive data management initiatives.

Skills

Data Management

Data Quality Management

Python

SQL

Excel

Cloud Computing (AWS, SnowFlake)

Business Analysis

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AWS

SnowFlake

Excel

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13.04.2025

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28.05.2025

Job Description:

As an Associate within the Quantitative Research - CDO Data Governance team, you will be part of the CIB Markets Chief Data Office (CDO). This is a Data Management role and requires a blend of data management, business analysis, and technical skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Understanding business processes in CIB Markets and the data required to drive the processes.
• Implementing data ownership programs across in-scope applications within Markets, supporting business Data Owners and the Markets CDO.
• Assisting in defining and cataloguing datasets used in or created by business processes in Markets.
• Deriving insights from data analysis and providing the insights to senior management, with the goal to inform/advise senior management on data quality improvement opportunities.
• Partnering with senior business stakeholders to drive prioritization of data quality efforts, and manage timely resolutions, escalating delays and obstacles/roadblocks to requisite governance forums.
• Leading the implementation of data quality management projects globally across Markets, partnering with business and technology stakeholders.
• Coordinating data quality issue tracking and remediation, root cause analysis, and escalation.
• Communicating with and achieving buy-in from stakeholders across Markets including Front Office, Quantitative Research, Technology, Operations, etc., on data management initiatives.
• Performing project management and business analysis on data issues/initiatives, and achieving senior management buy-in for project activities and next steps.
• Liaising with firmwide and CIB CDOs to ensure alignment of Markets CDO functions with the firmwide and CIB CDOs.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Data Management including Data Quality Management, Data Issue Management, Metadata Management, Data Management Policy and Standards creation/implementation.
• Programming experience with Python, SQL.
• Proficiency in manipulating and analyzing large datasets in Excel (pivots, formulas, charts).
• Cloud computing experience with AWS and/or SnowFlake.
• Business Analysis and deep analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with asset classes and related products and processes.
• Experience leading/working in a matrixed environment.
• Self-starter with strong time management skills; efficient at multi-tasking and able to work under pressure to address multiple concurrent business demands on-time.
• Excellent communication, presentation (both oral and written), and influencing skills – candidate will be dealing with stakeholders of varying degrees of seniority (up to Managing Director level) across front office Equities line of businesses, Technology, Operations, and Corporate/Firmwide data organizations.
• Experience in the Financial Services industry.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• 3+ years of experience in the financial services industry is preferred.