Data Solutions Partner / Architect

The successful candidate will play a key role in Data solution design activities on behalf of the Chief Data Office, ensuring that Data is considered as a key enabler at the very heart of any solution designs and operating models created.

The Solution Partner leads engagements with and acts as the key point of contact for business customers to support BAU and change initiatives on behalf of Data Solution and CDO.

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Experience & Knowledge

Must have experience of working on Data project/s, with data domains in the Asset Management Industry.

Must have detailed understanding of Indices, Benchmarks and Securities, end to end life cycle and use across Asset Management processes and demonstrated experience delivery of change impacting these processes

Demonstrate a good understanding of the Asset Management Industry, Investments asset classes and products, data vendors, methodologies, technologies, and data domains.

Collaborative approach to working with architects, the CDO team, change and subject matter experts alike, to establish the facts, and ensure effective communication of requirements.

Experience of business development activities including the measurement of adoption of services and products.

Demonstratable previous experience of analysis and requirements gathering in Asset Management

Experience of designing data solutions - including data architecture, flows, controls, and services

Good understanding of data governance concepts including data domains, data ownership, data stewardship and application of critical data element standards and definitions

Experience and knowledge of Data Quality dimensions and how to define DQ rules, metrics, validation processes and DQ Dashboards

Experience in running workshops with different business and technical stakeholders.

Must be able to manage complex and difficult queries or situations.

Demonstrate accountability and ability to adapt and improve.

Ability to work quickly, against a deadline/changing deadline while maintaining quality.

Ability to analyze complex data flows and map data movement at data attribute level, across operational business processes.

Interpersonal Skills

A vibrant personality with a genuine and personal interest in data related business and technology current affairs

Excited and motivated to work in 'Data' and able to evangelize the benefits of taking a data led approach to creating business value.

Proven resilience to project challenges and adjustments to direction and scope - a positive and open approach to life with a delivery mind-set

Pro-active contributor, willingly take ownership, self-manage, and self-start on allocated activities.

Experience of managing a diverse group of stakeholders, managers, and subject matter experts, building positive and productive relationships.

Experience of working in a highly flexible and collaborative team environment

Structured and methodological approach to problem solving.

Ability to confidently present information and engage with a wide range of people and backgrounds.

Strong communication skills particularly with respect to synthesis and logical expression

Commercially and strategically astute

A desire to succeed and provide value to the organization.

Ability to tell data stories - with credibility and personality.

Ability to coach

1-3 Day a week in office

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