Senior Investment Data Specialist - IM Fixed Income Service

Vanguard Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Investment Data Specialist to enhance investment decision-making by ensuring data integrity. This mid-level role involves managing complex inquiries, maintaining data processes, and coaching team members. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience with strong analytical abilities and proficiency in Python and SQL. This hybrid position requires office presence Tuesday to Thursday and focuses on global data flows in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Collaborative culture

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in fund operations or investment data roles.
• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with the Aladdin platform.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for complex investment data inquiries.
• Identify and influence optimal investment data flows.
• Set up new issuer bonds in Aladdin using Bloomberg data.
• Partner with internal teams to maintain investment data integrity.
• Escalate and resolve complex portfolio issues.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong interpersonal skills

Proactive problem-solver

Python proficiency

SQL proficiency

Strong investment acumen

Education

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

Tools

Aladdin platform

Job description

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We are currently recruiting for Senior Investment Data Specialist to join Vanguard's IMG Service Team.

The successful candidate will enhance investment decision-making and fund oversight by ensuring the integrity and accuracy of investment and fund data. This is a mid-level position, offering exposure to global data flows, operational complexity, and strategic initiatives.

In this role you will

• Act as the primary contact for complex investment data inquiries across IMG and enterprise stakeholders
• Identify and influence optimal investment data flows and support process enhancements
• Set up new issuer bonds in Aladdin using Bloomberg data
• Partner with internal teams to maintain and improve the integrity of investment and fund data
• Execute complex daily and ad hoc tasks under tight deadlines, managing competing priorities and multiple data inputs.
• Escalate and resolve complex portfolio and data-related issues.
• Build and maintain strong global networks with peers and leaders across US and APAC regions
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach less tenured team members to develop skills and expertise of wider team

What it takes

The ideal candidate would have

• An analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with global teams
• Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Required Experience & Skills

• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with the Aladdin platform
• Strong investment acumen, particularly in global fixed income markets
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis and automation
• Experience in operational environments, including incident detection and stakeholder management
• Familiarity with the investment lifecycle and risk controls
• Ability to monitor market events and assess their impact on investment operations

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field
• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience in fund operations or investment data roles
• CFA or equivalent qualification preferred

Special Factors

• Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this position.
• This is a hybrid position and would require you to work in the office Tuesday-Thursday.

This role encompasses activities that fall within the remit of UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulation. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to UK regulatory requirements in relation to conduct rules, regulatory references and the assessment of fitness and propriety, knowledge, experience and competence. Where appropriate, the role may also be subject to approval by the UK FCA.

Why Vanguard?

Vanguard is a different kind of investment company. It was founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients.

This is a philosophy that has helped millions of people around the world to achieve their goals with low-cost, uncomplicated investments.

It's what we stand for: value to investors.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard's continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: "Do the right thing."

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard's core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose: to take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity

Vanguard is an equal opportunity employer. Vanguard is committed to providing all crew members a working environment that is free from discrimination, prejudice and bias. Through this Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy, Vanguard reaffirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and crew members without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status. In addition, Vanguard prohibits discrimination based on genetic information, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Vanguard. Please inform [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.