Manager - Investment Data Services

M&G plc; Mumbai; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 18,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services company in Mumbai is seeking a Manager - Investment Data Services. This role will focus on maintaining data quality and supporting operational requirements. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in investment operations, with a strong understanding of data lifecycle management. Ideal applicants will hold a degree in Finance or Economics, and familiarity with financial tools such as Bloomberg and SQL is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in investment operations or data services.
• Proven experience in data setup and lifecycle management.
• Certifications in financial data management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage assets, funds, and financial products.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead and manage the Data Services team.

Skills

Strong understanding of investment data lifecycle

Familiarity with financial instruments

Proficiency in SQL

Excellent analytical skills

Effective stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Economics

Tools

Aladdin

Bloomberg

Reuters

Excel

Job description

We are M&G Global Services Private Limited (formerly known as 10FA India Private Limited, and prior to that Prudential Global Services Private Limited). We are a fully owned subsidiary of the M&G group of companies, operating as a Global Capability Centre providing a range of value adding services to the Group since 2003.

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.

Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long‑term investment and savings solutions.

M&G Global Services has rapidly transformed itself into a powerhouse of capability that is playing an important role in M&G s ambition to be the best loved and most successful savings and investments company in the world.

Our diversified service offerings extending from Digital Services (Digital Engineering, AI, Advanced Analytics, RPA, and BI & Insights), Business Transformation, Management Consulting & Strategy, Finance, Actuarial, Quants, Research, Information Technology, Customer Service, Risk & Compliance and Audit provide our people with exciting career growth opportunities. Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

Job Title: Manager - Investment Data Services

Function: Investment Operations

Sub Function: Investment Data Services

Location: Mumbai

Shift: UK hours

Job Purpose

Part of the Investment Data Provision team, ensuring accurate and timely setup and lifecycle management of investment data. This role is responsible for maintaining high standards of data quality, supporting operational and regulatory requirements, and delivering effective data servicing to internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and manage assets, funds, financial products, benchmarks, and reference (static) data.
• Oversee lifecycle events including coupons, Sec Master, LEI, sustainability attributes, and analytics.
• Ensure accuracy of asset‑level terms and conditions and proactively affirm data quality standards.
• Conduct data reviews and enforce governance protocols.
• Monitor risk and control effectiveness to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Manage and resolve complex data queries, service requests, and technical issues from clients and regulators.
• Provide support to dealing desks and collaborate with stakeholders across investments, client servicing, regulatory, and global teams.
• Conduct data analysis and report KPIs to support business decisions and drive service excellence.
• Lead and manage the Data Services team, fostering continuous improvement and innovation.
• Drive automation, standardization, and scalability of data operations.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of investment data lifecycle, reference data management, and market conventions.
• Familiarity with financial instruments and platforms (e.g., Aladdin, Bloomberg, Reuters, Refinitiv, Fundipedia).
• Proficiency in data tools and technologies (e.g., SQL, Excel).
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Effective stakeholder management and team leadership capabilities.

Experience & Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in investment operations or data services
• Proven experience in data setup and lifecycle management
• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Finance, Economics, or related fields
• Certifications in financial data management or operations preferred