Data Lead: Investments, Insurance, Finance & Accounting (Boston, Massachusetts)

Smart4 Energy; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 137,760 - 148,780; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider seeks a Functional Data Domain Lead focused on Investments, Insurance, and Accounting. This role, based in Boston, MA, involves driving the design, integration, and governance of investment data across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in investment data management with a strong background in statistical analysis and machine learning. The position offers a hybrid work model and is contract-based with a competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in investment data management.
• Strong background in statistical analysis and machine learning.
• Hands-on experience with querying and analyzing data using SQL.

Responsibilities

• Drive design, integration, and governance of investment data across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with IT team to implement technology solutions.
• Oversee integration of investment data into a central platform.

Skills

Investment data management

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Data visualization

SQL querying

Problem-solving

Job description

Data Lead: Investments, Insurance, Finance & Accounting (Boston, Massachusetts)

Role: Functional Data Domain Lead – Investments, Insurance, Finance & Accounting (x3 vacancies)

Boston, MA (Hybrid 3 to 4 days/week)

Base pay range

$100.00/hr - $108.00/hr

The Functional Data Domain Lead will be responsible for driving the design, integration, and governance of investment data across the enterprise. This role will serve as the primary liaison between the Investment, Technology, and Data Engineering teams to ensure data integrity, accessibility, and alignment with strategic investment objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong understanding of investment data management and reporting processes
• Partner with investment teams to understand their technology needs and challenges related to investment data, analytics, and portfolio management
• Collaborate with IT team and architects to design, develop and implement technology solutions aligned with investment strategies
• Oversee the integration of investment data from various sources into a central platform for efficient analysis and reporting
• Stay up to date on emerging technologies relevant to insurance investments like machine learning, AI, cloud computing
• Participate in the development of a technology roadmap to support future investment needs and growth
• Communicate project progress and status updates to stakeholders effectively
• Identify and manage project risks, develop mitigation plans and ensure project success

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in investment data management
• Strong background in statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualization
• Industry knowledge of either insurance, investments, capital markets, hedge funds, mutual funds, or institutional, commercial, and retail banking
• Experience with data warehouse and business intelligence initiatives
• Demonstrate excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to navigate complex financial situations
• Hands‑on experience with querying and analyzing data using SQL
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Senior level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Investment Banking, Insurance, and Accounting