Team Manager - Data Operations

Pictet Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pictet Group in London is seeking an experienced data operations leader to manage the Securities Data Operations team. You will oversee daily setup, maintenance of investment securities pricing and reference data, and drive risk-aware BAU delivery while collaborating with global stakeholders.

As the SME, you will shape the Target Operating Model, develop the team, and push innovation in data management, delivering robust processes across the venue and markets served.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in a similar role within asset management, investment banking or financial vendors.
• Previous people-management experience preferred, including coaching and developing team members.
• Strong knowledge of static data across all security types.
• Strong understanding of pricing and portfolio valuation (ETD, OTC, Alternative Assets).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Securities Data Operations team in London and oversee BAU activities with focus on risk control.
• Set up securities accurately to enable trading and manage exceptions.
• Monitor data deliverables tied to innovation and business initiatives.
• In partnership with the Head of Data Operations, define, deliver and drive innovation and change management processes in data management.
• Develop team members and support their growth within the organisation.

Skills

People management

Securities data knowledge

Data governance / risk control

Pricing & valuation

Stakeholder engagement

Asset management operations

Education

Degree level education

CFA preferred

Tools

SimCorp

NeoXam

Bloomberg

RIMES

LSEG data

Job description

Your team

The Pictet Group is one of the world’s leading independent wealth and asset managers. Founded in 1805 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Group is represented in 30 offices in financial centres worldwide, currently employing over 5000 people. Pictet has been present in London since 1980 and employs near 400 people. Pictet Asset Management manages the assets of some of the world’s largest institutions, financial intermediaries and their clients. Our culture welcomes independent thinkers and centres around investment excellence, a long-term perspective and a dedication to client service. Our Securities Data Operations team provides investment instruments data expertise to investment teams, securing data fundamentals, developing, and operating the data quality framework.

Your role

As part of our Operations department, you will be responsible for line management of our Securities Data Operations team consisting of 2 team members in London 1 in Geneva and 2 in Singapore.

You will oversee the daily setup and maintenance of investment securities, including pricing and reference data. You will also monitor deliverables linked to innovation, technology and business initiatives.

In time, you will be expected to develop and build the Data Operations function towards a Target Operating Model, and you will be considered as the Subject Matter Expert (SME).

• Ownership of all Data Operations BAU activities with a focus on risk control, efficiencies and improving overall effectiveness of the team:
  • Secure daily data production tasks; delivering work of high quality and ensure BAU risk is kept to a minimum.
  • Set up securities accurately and promptly to enable trading, managing exceptions as needed.
  • Resolve issues/exceptions in a timely manner and elevate to management as required.
  • Continually improve and develop procedures/processes as the business advances by presenting findings and recommendations to the team.
• In partnership with the Head of Data Operations work to define, deliver, and drive innovation and change management processes as required. For example, participate in the evolution of data management processes and the enhancement of our Enterprise Data Management (EDM) solution within an agile framework.
• Provide state of the art operational data expertise to support investment teams and build strong connections with business stakeholders including the data team based in Singapore.
• Develop team members and support their growth within the organisation.

Your profile

• Educated to degree level and relevant professional qualification(s), such as CFA, preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in a similar role within asset management, investment banking or financial vendors.
• Previous people-management experience is preferred, including coaching and developing team members, managing performance, setting objectives, conducting appraisals and providing constructive feedback.
• Strong knowledge of static data across all security types.
• Strong understanding of pricing, and portfolio valuation (ETD, OTC, Alternative Assets).
• Good knowledge of investment operations systems and data providers, i.e. Simcorp, NeoXam and data providers Bloomberg, Rimes, LSEG.
• Systems technical knowledge welcome, i.e. navigation of system message queues.

Note

We will not accept any CVs via agencies

REF:TM/CAY/EB

Diversity & Inclusion

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.