Investments Data and Operations Manager
Investments Data and Operations Manager
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Job Description
Closing date: Thursday 24 April 2025
Contract type: Permanent
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science leading policy and advocacy campaigns and building partnerships.
We plan to spend 16bn over the next ten years funding new discoveries in life health and wellbeing and taking on three global health challenges: mental health infectious disease and climate and health.
These challenges need the bold science we support but they wont be solved by science alone.
We are looking for an Investments Data and Operations Manager to join our team.
Where in Wellcome will I be working
You will be working in the Data and Operations team within the Investments division reporting to the Head of Data and Operations
The Data and Operations team directly supports the portfolio managers and analysts who jointly manage Wellcomes 37billion investment portfolio which is diversified across public and private asset classes with an overall objective of generating returns to fund the Trusts mission.
The team is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the investment process daytoday and for the provision and management of timely accurate and consistent data to portfolio managers analysts and key stakeholders alike. To achieve these goals the team works closely with service providers counterparties systems vendors and key internal parties and carries out a number of critical tasks on a regular and ad hoc basis. Additionally the team is involved in several continuous improvement initiatives aimed at making our operating model more efficient and cost effective to deliver value to the Trust and to therefore support the overall mission.
What will I be doing
The aim of the role is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Wellcomes investment operations by providing robust support in daily tasks and ensuring optimal utilisation of core investment systems through the effective provision and management of key investment data. This requires a deep understanding of data flows and governance best practices empowering the investment team with accurate and timely reports and dashboards. The role also contributes to strategic improvement initiatives by providing opportunities to lead and participate in various projects helping to shape future process improvements and deployment of systems through design testing and analysis providing expert operational and data management insights to facilitate informed decisionmaking and innovation.
As an Investments Data and Operations Manager you will:
Support daytoday operations: Undertake routine checks and oversee thirdparty service providers managing activities such as trade instructions derivatives monitoring cash flows and foreign exchange processing.
Public Markets and Alternatives Management: Process and approve transactions in Public Markets; manage subscriptions redemptions valuations and reconciliations in Hedge Funds and Private Equity; control cash transfers and management in Bonds.
Custody and Regulatory Compliance: Liaise with global custodian for reconciliations and oversee regulationrelated tasks including tax filings compliance monitoring and regulatory reporting.
Data Governance and Analysis: Ensure data quality and integrity through governance framework manage thirdparty data feeds support reporting processes and act as a super user for applications like Addepar.
Project Work and Business Analysis: Serve as a business analyst for projects manage documentation process analysis stakeholder engagement and testing of new developments to implement business changes.
Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation collaborating across departments.
Is this job for me
If you are a motivated individual with experience in investment operations or financial services environments and have strong analytical communication and interpersonal skills this job could be for you. Youll need to be adaptable proactive and able to work under pressure independently managing multiple tasks and building strong relationships with stakeholders.
We are looking for someone who :
Has proven expertise in investments financial services investment operations and data management.
Holds a Business Analysis qualification or equivalent experience adept at managing multiple projects across stakeholder groups.
Is strongly motivated with a keen interest in advancing Wellcomes mission and can adapt to changing priorities and challenges.
Excels as a proactive and creative team player accustomed to small teams and thriving under pressure in fastpaced environments remaining organised and demonstrating meticulous attention to detail
Is selfstarting and tenacious capable of independently delivering highstandard projects while continually learning new skills and practices.
Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills able to influence negotiate and build relationships at all organisational levels.
To apply for this role please submit an update CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Minimum Criteria:
Experience of working within an investments or financial services environment
Experience in investment operations
Experience in reporting and data management for investment teams
Experience in public and private markets
Interview dates: w/c 21st April
You can view the full job description on our website
You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our website
Our Hybrid Way of Working
We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment in which people can perform at their best.
At Wellcome we have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.
Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do
Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair andinclusiveenvironment where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includesmaking adjustmentsfor people who have a disability or longterm visit our websitefor more information on adjustments and accessibility or contact us at.
Upon a conditional offer being made the successful applicant for this position will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (or equivalent) criminal record check to disclose any unspent criminal convictions or conditional cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The criminal record check with not show anything that is spent.
For further guidance on disclosure of criminal records please see this UK Government Guidance. You can view our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Exoffenders here. You can view our Privacy Statement here.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
