Director – Head of Data Shared Services

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Preqin’s data collected by the team is of high quality, meets client expectations and is world class in terms of its breadth and depth
• Managing day to day data operations with an aim to create and further operational excellence
• Creating business optimization opportunities through understanding data workflows
• Lead the day-to-day development of the team, ensuring that training is well-executed, protocols are followed, and the team remains engaged and motivated
• Manage vendor operations for the dataset including training and performance management
• Drive data quality (DQ) remediation initiatives by conducting root cause analysis, and impact assessment of changes when there are data quality problems
• Troubleshoot escalated data quality incidents, collaborating with regional stakeholders and/or global BUs as needed and represent and own data to our clients.
• Assist in the communication of KPI reporting requirements for the team to relevant stakeholders to ensure reporting processes, including automated solutions, are accurate and updated in a timely manner when development is required
• Create and Implement data driven innovation (adhoc projects) of products and processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the dataset remain best in class
• Adhere to, and promoting, the business definitions and documenting transformations of data through data flows
• Drive strategic initiatives, analyses and put together reports internally for senior management
• Research and recommend data sourcing and data extraction methodologies available in industry with an aim to improve core data offerings
• Collaborate across department levels to identify further opportunities to improve the core tenet of data services
• Demonstrate subject matter expert (SME) for the dataset, supporting internal (including sales teams) and external (including clients) stakeholders in gaining an understanding of internal processes concerning data management
• Provide support to Research Insights, Product & Marketing Groups, etc., to ensure all related publications and content are delivered according to guidelines and deadlines
• Identify areas of improvement for data management organization globally
• Hiring and Performance Management of the department
• Uphold and encourage adoption of Preqin’s company values and company policies

Qualification & Requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant working experience in data/financial data services/alternative assets required
• Proven ability to pick up domain knowledge relevant to data and financial markets
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in leading leaders and managing large operations
• Understanding of data lifecycle management from acquisition to data publishing is a must
• Proven track record in performance management and creating a high performing team
• Has proven people and project management experience including remote management of teams
• Clear track record of excellent operational management abilities in a data organization – exhibiting persistence, patience, and a keen eye for detail within a well-respected data company
• Hands on, motivational and entrepreneurial leader with the demonstrated professionalism to lead the internal team and representing the team internally and externally
• Ability to think critically and strategically on ways of further developing and building out data
• Ability to introduce change management in data as appropriate introducing technology and processes
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated communications skills with experience working with high level executives.
• Business fluency in English is required.
• Education level – Bachelors’ Degree is a minimum.
• Knowledge of business intelligence systems such Power BI/Metabase, etc as a consumer to direct teams on valuable reports is a must.
• Candidates with the right to work will be prioritised.

Desired Experience

• Experience in leading leaders and mid/large sized team (>40) people preferred
• Organisational design skills are key in order to work with senior management on strategic initiatives
• Experience of working with engineering teams to improve workflows is preferred
• Relevant project experience with outsourcing partners preferred
• Experience in working across cultures and locations and/or in a remote management setup preferred
• Change Management experience supporting global transitions preferred
• Project Management Certification or Technical knowledge (SQL/Python) is a plus
• Prior experience working in or knowledge of the alternative assets industry or Prior expertise within Data Management in financial services preferred
• Experience with various workflow tools such as Alteryx, Salesforce, Outreach, Jira, Office 365, etc.

Benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.