Arcesium (Aquata) Data Platform Project Manager

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Arcesium (Aquata) Data Platform Project Manager to lead the delivery of a data platform within an Asset Management environment.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

• The successful candidate will have a strong track record delivering data platform programmes, managing large teams across multiple workstreams and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Experience with Arcesium's Aquata platform is preferred. However, candidates with experience delivering other relevant data platforms will also be considered.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a data platform implementation.
• Develop, drive and manage the overall project plan, ensuring delivery across multiple workstreams.
• Coordinate and manage large, cross-functional delivery teams.
• Manage senior stakeholders, providing clear communication on progress, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Oversee delivery across the wider data landscape, including investment platforms, third-party administrator data, market data and downstream reporting.
• Work closely with technology and business teams to ensure successful platform delivery.

Required Skills/Experience: The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Strong project or programme management experience delivering data platforms.
• Relevant financial services experience, specifically within Asset Management or Wealth Management. This is essential.
• Experience with Arcesium's Aquata data platform is highly desirable.
• If candidates have not worked with Arcesium, experience with other relevant data platforms is important.

• Rimes
• Markit EDM
• GoldenSource
• CWAN
• BlackRock Aladdin (data-related experience)
• Charles River
• Strong understanding of data landscapes and architecture, including investment platforms, third-party administrators, market data and downstream reporting.
• Good knowledge of the private markets space.
• Excellent senior stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex delivery plans and coordinate large teams across multiple workstreams.
• Strong knowledge of eFront, Allvue and Anaplan.