We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.
The Role:
The Investment Data Platform is a key part of M&G data capability. The team continues to develop the platform to meet the growing demands of M&G Investment teams, Clients and the Regulators. This dynamic team combines data expertise, Analysis and Engineering. The team develops capabilities across the Investment Management process and looks to enable insights and analytics to be created including Sustainability, Public and Private assets and more broadly into Research and Regulatory capability. We are seeking a Data Analyst with asset management domain knowledge to be involved in the design and development of a cloud native Investment Data platform within a team delivering software using agile methodologies. Your key priorities will be to progress a market leading Investment Data Platform to meet increased demands within the M&G’s Sustainability programme
Key Accountabilities – you will be accountable for:
Working with business stakeholders, project teams and software delivery teams to establish data requirements as part of sustainability data technology solutions Supporting the development of the Investment Data Platform sustainability data capabilities by contributing to the design and delivery of data sets that are approached with a “capability first” mindset and align with Data Governance policy. ·Build strong working relationships with business functions to ensure timely delivery of sustainability data that meet the requirements across the investment management process, client servicing and to meet regulations Work with stakeholders and technology delivery teams to strengthen data management and quality processes across data collection, transformation and reporting Support the development of sustainability data related procedures and guidelines to be at the forefront of best practice
Key Responsibilities and Working Environment – you will be:
Part of a team with a strong sense of product ownership and commitment to build scalable, extensible and robust software. Delivering outcomes that are clearly defined, using discretion over how to achieve them. Making suggestions for improvements to the work of the team, based on previous experience and knowledge of similar situations. Developing complete solutions to the end consumer by participating in a cross functional team comprising of requirements gathering, data modelling, data integration, software engineering, testing and release oversight. Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across the Business, Investment Data Services and other teams across Investments Technology.
Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Experience of business requirements gathering and translation into lower level technical data requirements Data exploration and analytical skills, that enable you to solve new problems and understand existing software through investigation. Experienced on large delivery programs Excellent attention to detail, focus on delivering work to a high standard, and ability to work efficiently to project deadlines Proactivity and be a self-starter who can manage their own workload and work as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Ability to manage multiple deliverables with inter-related dependencies and meet deadlines Strong desire to deliver quality outcomes Good understanding of the components of Investment Data (Transactions, Positions, Instrument T&Cs, etc) Good understanding the agile delivery methodology Good understanding of Data Governance principles
Recruiter:Beth Eckersley
Location:London
Closing Date:26/03/24
We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality or disability we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.