Lead – Data Operations

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About the role:

This is an individual contributor role responsible for supportingdata assurance governance integrity of investment data across the investment and/or accounting systems for the general accounts and all SLC institutional clients private wealth accounts for SLCs Fixed Income Business. Data Operations is a function within the Data Assurance and Reconciliations group. This group is part of the Investment Solutions & Controls pillar of SLC Trade Operations at SLC Management. The successful candidate will need to possess the ability to operate within a deadline driven environment and deliver exceptional client service. Strong interpersonal skills are required due to frequent interaction with counterparties as well as internal business Partners such as Front Desk Deal management Middle Office Asset Management Portfolio Management Controllership IT Vendors etc.

This role requires a blend of technical expertise analytical skills and leadership abilities to maintain high standards of data integrity in investment operations. The person will also participate in training (the rolling out of new / revised processes) projects and other new initiatives as required and actively contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data quality control processes and procedures
• Conduct regular reviews of investment data to identify discrepancies and errors
• Collaborate with various teams to resolve data integrity issues and implement improvements
• Support the maintenance of documentation for data integrity processes and standards
• Develop and run reports to monitor data quality metrics
• Participate in data governance initiatives
• Train and mentor junior team members on data integrity best practices
• Partner with other areas like Front Desk Deal management Middle Office Asset Management Portfolio Management Controllership IT Vendors to solve issues that impact data quality reporting and downstream systems.
• Identify and understand issues with valuation accounting investment systems and other tools; find solutions to fix them closely working with vendors IT and other related parties

Education Required Skills and Competencies

• BS Degree in Business Finance Economics or related discipline / Masters degree is a plus
• 5-8 years of experience in investment operations data analysis or related role
• Professional certifications (e.g. CFA CPA) is preferred
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI)
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to investment data
• Familiarity with SQL and data manipulation techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with accounting and investment management systems
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Deadline oriented self-motivated and capable of handling conflicting priorities
• Systems oriented with a proven ability to enhance processes through systems improvements
• Excel proficiency - ability to create manipulate and interpret data/spreadsheets; comfortable working with formulas V-lookups pivot tables power queries etc.
• Business acumen and decision-making able to make sound decisions and take effective and timely action that fully reflects the business purpose implications and context of the work produced and/or managed
• Leadership Skills Able to meet the demands of a diverse constituent base and partner with other areas to resolve issues in an efficient and effective manner
• Aptitude for problem solving able to assess situations through analysis and observation and develop supportable solutions
• Client obsessed act with speed and have an owners mindset
• Ability to work well with others with a strong collaborative approach to build and maintain both internal and external relationships

Note:

• The shift starts at 3:30 PM IST however more overlap with North America will be required during the onboarding process and peak times month-end quarter-end and year-end
• Certain days during the month/year may not be eligible for vacation days specifically around month-end quarter-end and year-end
• Rotation coverage for Canadian Statutory holidays

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