Data Coordinator

Margetts Fund Management Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Atherstone is seeking a Data Coordinator to manage and validate data to ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, proficient in Excel, and at least one year of relevant experience. This full-time role offers a salary range of £53,780 – £61,950.

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant experience in data management or related field.
• Experience in a regulated industry preferred.
• Ability to handle numerical information and apply logical reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Source, enter, and validate data for completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor data quality and address discrepancies.
• Support regulatory data preparation and submissions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry proficiency

Excel (advanced level)

Data validation principles

Professionalism

Strong communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Access

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Data Coordinator

Our data is sourced from several diverse channels and processed through various means to meet our regulatory reporting requirements and fuel informed decision‑making across the organisation. As the firm grows, the significance of sustaining efficient and secure data operations becomes increasingly important. We recognise the need for talented and enthusiastic individuals to deliver the ambitious projects that form our data roadmap.

The Data Coordinator role is a key position within the Data Management team, responsible for ensuring that data captured, maintained, and distributed across the firm is accurate, complete, and aligned with regulatory and business requirements. Working closely with colleagues across multiple departments, this role plays a vital part in supporting the firm’s reporting, oversight, and operational processes.

The position involves managing and validating data from various internal systems, assisting with the preparation of internal and external reports, and responding to data‑related queries. Attention to detail and a methodical approach are essential, as the role contributes directly to the integrity and reliability of the firm’s information.

With a strong commitment to development, we support career progression through training, mentoring, and professional qualifications, enabling the Data Coordinator to expand their skills and grow within the field of data management.

Responsibilities

• Source, enter, and validate data to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Monitor data quality and flag discrepancies or issues for review.
• Support the preparation and submission of regulatory data and returns.
• Maintain and update data sources that feed into the corporate website and other publications.
• Prepare and check marketing and operational reports to ensure accuracy before release.
• Contribute to system testing activities by reviewing data and validating results.
• Respond to ad‑hoc data requests promptly and accurately.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy within data processes.
• Work collaboratively across teams to support the smooth flow and integrity of information.
• Assist in the preparation of management information and reports for internal and external use.
• Uphold data governance and information security standards, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality.

Experience

This is an entry‑level position requiring at least one year of relevant experience – professional, academic, or otherwise – demonstrating strong attention to detail and proficiency in data entry and validation. Additionally, some experience within the financial or another regulated industry is preferred.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Advanced‑level ability in Excel, able to interpret, clean, and manipulate data.
• Good understanding of data accuracy, consistency, and validation principles across large data sets.
• Confidence handling numerical information, applying logical reasoning and calculations.
• Some knowledge of data governance principles, with a focus on information security.

Interpersonal Skills

• Professionalism, integrity, and respect for confidentiality in handling data.
• Strong stakeholder management and team‑working ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Supplementary Skills

• Microsoft Access, primarily on front‑end familiarity.
• Power BI, or other forms of data visualisation and reporting.
• SQL, including an understanding of database concepts or experience working with structured data.
• Other Microsoft Office application experience, such as PowerPoint or Visio.
• Knowledge of fund management, transfer agency, investment operations, or ACD services.

Employment Details

• Seniority level – Associate
• Employment type – Full‑time
• Job function – Information Technology
• Industries – Investment Management
• Location – Atherstone, England, United Kingdom
• Salary – £53,780 – £61,950
• Posted – 3 days ago

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