Data Management Team Lead

Data Management Lead (VP)

Responsible for the accuracy, data integrity, and readiness of client data across the end‑to‑end production lifecycle. Acts as the final sign‑off prior to CRIMS trading and downstream client and regulatory reporting, providing independent judgement on data quality, operational risk and control effectiveness. Serves as a senior escalation point and trusted partner to client teams, Front Office, Technology and external vendors, setting standards for data governance, issue resolution and continuous improvement across Alpha Data Operations.

• Accountable for production, oversight and approval of monthly, annual and ad‑hoc client reporting, including KPIs, board‑level materials, activity reporting and expense calculations.
• Lead investigation, resolution and governance of complex client and internal data issues, ensuring root‑cause analysis, control gap identification and prevention of recurrence.
• Act as senior escalation point for complex, high‑risk data, asset servicing and production issues, determining root cause, remediation approach and escalation paths where required.
• Partner with Client Pods, Front Office Support and Product teams to ensure service readiness, accuracy and consistency across client deliverables.
• Provide team leadership and guidance through knowledge sharing, coaching and best‑practice adoption.
• Accountable for final data readiness and quality sign‑off for CRIMS trading and downstream reporting, applying informed judgement on risk, materiality and client impact.
• Own and oversee Security Master governance, data validation frameworks, reconciliations and integrity controls across the Alpha ecosystem, including vendor‑sourced data.
• Ensure audit‑ready control environments, maintaining robust documentation, evidence trails, reconciliations and sign‑off artefacts in line with enterprise risk standards.
• Set expectations and standards for issue transparency, documentation quality and timeliness, aligned with regulatory and client scrutiny.
• Drive process, control and automation improvements, including the use of AI‑enabled tools to improve efficiency and resilience.
• Provide senior leadership, technical oversight and mentoring to team members within Alpha Data Operations.
• Act as a recognized subject‑matter expert within Alpha Data Operations, supporting talent development and succession.

• Significant experience within investment operations, data operations, asset servicing or alpha/front‑to‑back investment platforms, with proven accountability for data integrity and production readiness at scale.
• Experience working across Front Office, Middle Office, Technology, Risk and external vendors, with credibility to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in a regulated financial services environment, with exposure to audits, regulatory enquiries and formal risk governance.
• Familiarity with CRIMS or equivalent trading/IBOR/downstream reporting platforms (or demonstrably transferable expertise).
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, mathematics or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.