Data Manager

Our motivation lies in forging better futures by investing for a world worth living in. As a local government pension pool, we make long-term, sustainable investments on behalf of our Partner Funds. By using our collective expertise, we seek to set an example for the industry, and to use our voice to argue for broader change. We are proud to be a recognised leader in Responsible Investment, and a driving force behind structural change in the financial industry. Values come first at Brunel. How we do our work is less important than why we do it. In fact, we believe that how we do our work will flow out of why we work. We always seek to live by our values; Responsibility - We prioritise our duty of care to our stakeholders Courage - We make bold decisions and blaze new trails to achieve progress Partnership - We empower people through culture, community & coordination Passion - Our shared belief in what we do will always be the key to our success We want to attract people from all backgrounds, as we value diverse experiences and understand that they help create an environment where everyone is welcome. The ‘perfect candidate’ rarely exists, even on paper. If the idea of working for Brunel excites you and have most of the skills or experience, we are looking for – go ahead and apply. You may be a far better candidate than you realise! At Brunel we understand that everyone is different. That’s why we offer a flexible approach to working that supports our people in ways that are meaningful – and leaves them enough space to have fun, too.

Position

Brunel Pension Partnership Limited (Brunel) is looking for a Data Manager to provide cover for paternity leave on a 6-month fixed term basis . The role will continue efforts to operationalise our strategy, working closely with data owners in the business and third-party vendors who will provide the platforms, data sets and associated specialists. The focus of the role will be on quarterly reporting, data governance, data controls and business partnering and may be required to cover some reporting responsibilities. Focus will be on investments data across a wide range of asset classes and working with third parties who typically provide platforms and assured data sets.

This opportunity is for a 6-month Fixed Term Contract.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide resilience for the clients quarterly and responsible investing reports and disclosures
• Develop quarterly reporting data management to increasing levels of automation, using the Opus Nebula platform
• Implement and oversee data governance, building the structure and processes that ensure the accuracy, availability and consistency of Brunel data
• Assist the development of a data management, support and governance framework, defining and agreeing SLAs, overseeing the resolution of issues and managing escalations
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships across the business and with third party data and platform providers
• Act as business partner for key projects, ensuring data architecture requirements are embedded into the design of any solutions.
• To work with data owners and data operators to support them in their goals
• Support the internal control environment by monitoring of controls relating to data governance and highlighting risks & opportunities
• Potentially to support other client reporting data provisions, including year-end audits

Bespoke Requirements for this role:

• 5+ years’ experience in a Data Management role within financial services, preferably in Asset Management
• Understanding of Listed (and ideally Private Markets) investment information, particularly accounting and performance calculated data
• Experience of using and/or implementing client reporting platforms, particularly the supply of data feeds for investments and the tools/vendor that utilise and produce this (e.g. Opus Nebula)
• Familiarity with data modelling, data management and data governance principles and practises
• Experienced in designing and implementing end to end data reconciliations
• Familiarity in Master Data Management, developing and overseeing the processes necessary to support data quality
• Ideally a background knowledge of database languages such as SQL
• Familiarity with or interest in RI/ESG reporting practises and principles
• Experience of working in framework delivering system enhancements, eg development lifecycles
• Proficient in MS Office packages, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ideally a relevant degree, such as Computer or Data Science
• Can, and will embrace and protect Brunel’s values and culture
• Is a strong communicator with excellent presentational and written skills
• Embracer of diversity and responsible investment