Data Analyst

Investment Data Analyst
Hybrid / London, SE1

Are you a detail-oriented data professional looking to make a visible impact within the investment management sector? This is a unique opportunity to step into a pivotal role where you won't just be managing data, you'll be helping to build the very foundations of a new data capability within an asset management environment.

In this role, you will sit at the heart of Investment, Operations, and Technology workflows. You will be the guardian of data integrity, ensuring that high-quality information underpins critical pension fund reporting, portfolio management, and NAV calculations. If you enjoy solving complex data puzzles and building strong relationships with both internal teams and external suppliers, this is the perfect career move for you.

Your Responsibilities

• Data Integrity & Flow: You will monitor and validate time-critical data feeds from custodians, partner funds, and fund managers, identifying and resolving any anomalies or "data breaks" to ensure seamless downstream processes.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Management: You will act as the key bridge between data suppliers and internal teams, resolving quality issues and communicating data trends clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• Quality Assurance & Root-Cause Analysis: Beyond just fixing errors, you will take ownership of recurring issues, driving root-cause analysis and helping to develop data quality metrics and dashboards.
• Building the Future: You will contribute directly to designing scalable data management processes and embedding a new data quality framework.

What You Bring to the Team

• Investment Management Expertise: Proven experience within an Investment Manager, Pension Fund, or Fund Administration environment, featuring a deep understanding of investment and operations data.
• Strong Domain Knowledge: A clear understanding of how data quality impacts Performance Reporting, Net Asset Value (NAV) and Investment Outcomes.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience performing data quality checks, reconciliations, and investigating complex data discrepancies.
• Outcome-Focused Mindset: A clear understanding of how data quality impacts Performance/NAV and a proactive approach to reducing operational burdens.
• Communication Skills: The ability to own relationships with external service providers and collaborate effectively with internal investment and tech teams.
• Bonus Points: We would love to hear from you if you have experience with Microsoft Purview, Azure API Management, or implementing data governance frameworks.

Flexible Contract Options
Our client is looking for the best talent and is open to two engagement routes:

• 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC): 65,000 - 75,000 per annum + Benefits (e.g. 26-28 days holiday allowance)
• 12-Month Day Rate Contract: Competitive daily rates considered on an individual basis (Inside IR35).

Ready to Apply? If you are a delivery-focused Data Analyst ready to help shape a new function in the Pension Investment space and ensure data excellence, we want to hear from you.

If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Investment Data Analyst, Pension Fund Analyst, Asset Management Data Specialist, Operations Data Analyst, Fund Data Controller, LGPS Data Analyst, Microsoft Purview, NAV Data Analyst, or Investment Operations Specialist.

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