Senior Data Engineer — Investment Operations & Analytics

Synchronicity Group; England; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK investment management firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to enhance its data function and deliver high-quality insights for institutional clients. This mid-senior role involves developing data processes, managing data integrity, and supporting performance reporting in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL, Excel, and Python skills, with a preference for experience in financial services. This is a full-time opportunity with a focus on innovation in investment management.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in SQL, Excel, and Python are non-negotiable.
• Experience in data analysis, performance reporting, or investment operations is required.
• A background in financial services (pensions, asset management, or custodians) is preferred.
• Comfortable managing large data sets with detail-focused analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop data processes, models, and reporting structures in the cloud environment.
• Manage data integrity and control frameworks across multiple systems.
• Support the end-to-end client reporting cycle, including performance and attribution reporting.
• Collaborate with service providers to improve data quality and automate workflows.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the firm’s data and analytics strategy.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Python

Data analysis

Performance reporting

Investment operations

Data quality improvement

Communication skills

Tools

Power BI

FactSet

Bloomberg PORT

Job description

A UK investment management firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to enhance its data function and deliver high-quality insights for institutional clients. This mid-senior role involves developing data processes, managing data integrity, and supporting performance reporting in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL, Excel, and Python skills, with a preference for experience in financial services. This is a full-time opportunity with a focus on innovation in investment management.