Data Manager

Data Manager - Investment Management
Location: London (2 days a week in office)
Salary: £95,000

We're working with our client, a leading global consultancy, to recruit a Manager within the Data Management team of their Investment Management & Wealth Operations and Domain Solutions (IM&W ODS) practice. This team delivers end-to-end transformation services to clients in the investment and wealth sector, combining deep industry knowledge with technical expertise and delivery excellence.

Role Overview:
You'll lead strategic data initiatives, supporting clients through complex operational and technological transformations. This role is ideal for someone with a strong consulting mindset, stakeholder management experience, and deep understanding of data in the investment management space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead data transformation projects from planning through to delivery
• Provide subject matter expertise on sector trends, data lifecycle, and leading practices
• Build and maintain strong client relationships at all levels
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Mentor junior team members and manage project teams
• Drive high-quality outcomes while managing ambiguity and competing priorities

Requirements:

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience delivering investment management and wealth technology transformation projects
• Strong knowledge of Data Management across securities, prices, positions, accounts, and legal entities
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to clarify ambiguous requirements and make sound decisions
• Experience working independently and leading teams in both agile and waterfall environments

Desirable:

• Understanding of emerging technologies and trends in financial services
• Experience managing budgets and coordinating project resources
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and MS Project
• Delivery certifications such as Prince2, AgilePM, SAFe, Scrum Master, or ITIL
• Industry certifications like CFA, IMC, IOC, or Snowflake
• Consulting experience (internal or external)
• Data platform configuration experience

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