UK Data Operations Manager

LGBT Great; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in the City of London is seeking a candidate to lead a team of data operations analysts. The role focuses on ensuring data integrity and quality across the enterprise. Ideal applicants will have extensive experience in managing investment data, with strong communication skills and an ability to thrive in dynamic environments. The firm supports a hybrid working model and values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations

Generous holiday policies

Excellent health and wellbeing benefits

Paid volunteer time

Professional development support

Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Maternal/paternal leave benefits

Mindfulness app subscription

Networking events

Lunch allowance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing investment and operational data within the financial services sector, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of data operations analysts daily to ensure timely, accurate data in our Security Master.
• Support the Investment Data Operations Manager in making strategic decisions to enhance data integrity, quality, and availability.
• Design, develop, test, and implement new processes and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with IT, Front Office, Compliance, Trade Management and internal business groups.
• Perform root-cause analysis on master data-related system issues.
• Oversee the onboarding and maintenance of security master data.
• Maintain understanding of master data tools and data quality rules.
• Balance multiple tasks while maintaining composure under pressure.

Skills

Investment and Operational Data Management

Job description

Overview

Why work for us?

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together.

Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:

Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust

If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

• Lead a team of data operations analysts daily to ensure timely, accurate data in our Security Master.
• Support the Investment Data Operations Manager in making strategic decisions to enhance data integrity, quality, and availability across the enterprise.
• Assist in designing, developing, testing, and implementing new processes and system enhancements to meet business requirements and improve department efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with IT, Front Office, Compliance, Trade Management and internal business groups to develop effective, efficient, and transparent processes for using master data in systems.
• Perform root-cause analysis on master data-related system issues and recommend or execute corrective actions.
• Oversee the onboarding and maintenance of security master data. This includes accurate setups, updates, and controls.
• Maintain an understanding of master data tools, downstream systems, and data quality rules.
• Maintain an understanding of all internal stakeholders’ requirements and business processes.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic settings, balancing multiple tasks while maintaining composure and focus under pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate complex data concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous Holiday policies
• Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
• Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
• Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
• All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

Must have skills

• Investment and Operational Data Management: Extensive experience managing investment and operational data within the financial services sector, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

Nice to have skills

• Data Operations Leadership: Proven experience running a Data Operations function in an Investment Management or Asset Management environment, ensuring efficient and accurate data management.
• Leadership and Inspiration: Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a large organization, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Team-Oriented and Client-Focused: A strong sense of teamwork and a consistent focus on meeting client needs, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling clear and effective interactions with stakeholders at all levels.
• Relationship Building: Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the business, promoting trust and collaboration.
• Approachable and Open-Minded: Known for being approachable and open-minded, creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Supervisory responsibilities

• Yes

Potential for growth

• Mentoring
• Leadership development programs
• Regular training
• Career development services
• Continuing education courses

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.

At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at [e-mail].

All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position. Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.