Advanced Principal, Data Management

Invesco; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

401(K) matching 100% up to 6% + supp.

Health & wellbeing benefits

Parental Leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Invesco, a global investment leader, seeks a Senior Securities Data Operations leader in Atlanta to oversee US data, coordinate with global teams, and manage data governance initiatives. You will guide data setup, master records, and vendor relations to ensure accurate, timely data for trading and reporting.

The role demands 10+ years in securities data, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of equities, bonds, and derivatives, with hands-on capability for data tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of Securities Reference Data experience and leadership of securities data teams.
• Experience leading global teams and interacting with vendor outsourced models (Alpha/State Street).
• Strong knowledge of Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, OTC.
• Familiarity with Security Master Applications and market data vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Primary Securities Data Operations contact for the US and support the Global Securities Data Operating Model and teams.
• Liaison between internal consumers for Securities Data (Trading, Front Office, Compliance, Risk).
• Drive BAU process improvements and participate in Transformation Initiatives to ensure data operations are timely and efficient.
• Perform data tasks hands-on if needed to support business requirements or urgent consumer needs.
• Oversee offshore teams and Outsource partners (STT) and Data Vendors (BBG, Refinitiv, etc.).
• Partner with Data Product Owners and Data Stewards in Data Governance designs and best practices.
• Provide oversight metrics on operations and vendor performance within IDO and IDS management.
• Drive process improvements with accuracy and integrity.

Skills

Securities Data Ops

Global Team Leadership

SQL Queries

Equities & Fixed Income

Data Governance

Tools

Markit EDM

Aladdin

CRD

Job description

About Invesco

As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.

What’s in it for you?

Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including:

• Flexible paid time off
• Hybrid work schedule
• 401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution
• Health & wellbeing benefits
• Parental Leave benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan

Job Description

Your Role

Global Portfolio Services Group provides global end to end trade processing, portfolio operations and data management to support Invesco’s investment related activities. The group mission is to provide quality service with highly disciplined operations; deliver responsive support for investment process, new products and instruments; be responsive to changing economic, regulatory and risk environment; manage and deliver quality data in accordance with “SMART” data principles.

You will be Responsible for:

• Lead and Primary Securities Data Operations contact for the US and supporting the Global Securities Data Operating Model and teams
• Liaison between various internal consumers for Securities Data (such as Trading, Front Office Operations, Investment Compliance, Risk)
• Key participant in projects involving improvements to BAU processes or partnering on Transformation Initiatives to ensure that Data Operations is optimal and responsive in timely manner to consumer needs
• Ability to jump in and actively perform data tasks hands on keyboard if business needs arise or if consumers need immediate assistance
• Key Partner and Liaison that provides both oversight on offshore teams as well as Operational Outsource partners (STT) and Data Vendors (BBG, Refinitiv and others)
• Partner with Data Product Owners, Data Stewards and be an active participant in Data Governance designs, Process Improvements and providing insight and expertise on best practices as well as contemporary Data Governance Initiatives
• Provide oversight metrics that highlight operational activities and vendor oversight for consumption within IDO and IDS management which highlight operational performance activity (of securities set up, of issues, vendor SLA violations, market data challenges)
• Proactive nature in driving process improvement and efficiency with accuracy and academic integrity

The Experiences you Bring

• Minimum 10+ years' Securities Reference Data experience is required (experience setting up securities and leading teams that set up securities and manage securities data)
• Experience leading global teams of Securities Data professionals while interacting with vendor outsourced models. Experience with Alpha or State Street middle office teams is a huge plus.
• Excellent knowledge Equities, Fixed Income, Listed and Over the Counter (OTC) Derivatives
• Strong knowledge of the front to back Trading and Investment process through a buy side (asset management) experience – will consider right Sell side experience
• Experience with Security Master Applications (Markit EDM (Opus EDM), Golden Source, proprietary) and Experience with OMS systems CRD, Aladdin and the security master modules within them
• Very detailed knowledge of market vendor data (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, RIMES, Intex, Markit) including Security and Issuer Classifications
• Experience in dealing with time-sensitive securities data requests that may require special attention (e.g. Pre Trade Compliance, Trading data needs, Client Reporting accuracy, Corporate Actions, Pricing issues)
• Understanding contemporary modern data governance practices and philosophies are a big plus
• Knowledge of snowflakes, experience writing SQL is a big plus
• Fluent in Financial Data and ability to interpret data from prospectuses, securities filing (e.g. SEC, BBG), ability to read financial statements e.g. country of revenue, country of issue (determined by revenue) and create research write ups as needed by the business and other stakeholders

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Worker Type

Employee

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Workplace Model

Pursuant to Invesco’s Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm’s most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other’s growth and development.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.

Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.