Principal Investment Data Consultant

Archer Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 136,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

A global asset manager in Dublin is hiring a Principal Investment Data Consultant to drive a data platform transformation. You will lead the rollout of a modern investment data architecture and serve as the SME for enterprise data flows across front-office, tech, and vendor teams.

The role offers a 6-month assignment with hybrid work (3 days in-office, 2 remote) and compensation up to €850 per day. You will partner with senior stakeholders to deliver high-impact data solutions.

Qualifications

• SQL querying and data analysis competency.
• Ability to engage and align cross-functional partners.
• Experience with investment data platforms and data architecture.

Responsibilities

• Direct the hands-on rollout of a modern investment data platform.
• Deliver data management initiatives in partnership with business, engineering, and vendor teams.
• Provide expert domain knowledge on buy-side data use cases and data pipelines.

Skills

SQL

Stakeholder engagement

Data architecture

Investment data

Job description

(Dublin & Hybrid - Up to €850/Day)

• Spearhead the enterprise rollout and adoption of a state-of-the-art investment data architecture.
• Collaborate on-site 3 days per week with 2 days remote flexibility.
• Initial 6-month assignment offering up to €850 / day.

An industry-leading global asset manager is expanding its Dublin operations and seeking a Principal Investment Data Consultant to drive a high-priority data platform transformation.

Positioned right at the nexus of front-office operations, software engineering, and core business strategy, you will serve as the primary subject matter authority for enterprise data flows.

Working alongside world-class technical talent and global vendor partners, you will play a hands-on role in converting complex buy-side requirements into a scalable, high-performance data engine.

Why You'll Love This Role

• High-Visibility Ownership: Lead critical operational workstreams that directly shape how the firm manages, analyzes, and consumes investment data.
• Optimized Work-Life Balance: Enjoy structured hybrid working (3 days in Dublin office / 2 days remote) tailored for effective cross-team collaboration.
• Broad Enterprise Influence: Serve as the strategic liaison connecting senior business leaders, technical dev squads, and external data suppliers.
• Complex Problem Solving: Exercise full autonomy in tackling intricate multi-asset data challenges across front-to-back operational workflows.

What You'll Do

• Champion Data Platform Rollout: Direct the hands-on implementation and business-wide adoption of a modern, cloud-era investment data platform.
• Execute Strategic Data Projects: Support and deliver critical data management initiatives by partnering closely with business, engineering, and vendor teams.
• Deliver Subject Matter Leadership: Provide expert domain knowledge across a wide spectrum of buy-side use cases, dataset validations, and pipeline integrations.
• Lead Stakeholder Engagement: Independently manage cross-functional partner relationships, perform deep-dive SQL data analysis, and iron out operational bottlenecks.

What You Need to Have:

• Direct experience with an Asset Manager or buy-side service vendor in an investment data, business analysis, or middle-office operations capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of Investment Book of Record and Accounting Book of Record systems, including downstream data consumption.
• Strong proficiency in querying and manipulating complex multi-asset market datasets using SQL.
• Tech & Vendor Collaboration: Demonstrated track record working alongside software developers and third-party data/software vendors to deliver business solutions.