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Working in conjunction with the core data architecture team, this role ensures the data sourcing and management platform is integrated successfully into the existing operational systems. The data platform requires rapid build out primarily focused on providing commissioning business value. The integration development team ensure that the delivered platform can be deployed and configured to allow scalability.
The role requires a clear understanding of the usage and consumers of the platform, and development of interfaces and service-based solutions which move the technical architecture from a one-time deliverable, to a re-usable toolkit offering flexible deployment.
The role is initially in support of the core platform team, however as platform capability develops it requires service-oriented delivery of the firm's strategic data platform.
The candidate must display the following capabilities:
- Strong technical ability in data management, relational database technology and ETL/MDM tools
- Good understanding of deployment infrastructure, shared storage and cloud architecture
- Strong technical coding skills in .Net and/or Java
- Strong scripting skills in Microsoft and/or Linux
- Pragmatic, problem solving skills with a flexible approach to challenges
- The ability to think beyond a technical delivery, and transition towards a commercial product and service offering
2015 represents a foundational year for the data programme. Whilst the technology challenge is significant, key focus is placed on the data governance process and the establishment of a Data Office. This function is driving a unified view of data based upon current needs, existing platforms and future requirements.
The governance approach divides the data universe into key data domains, those targeted in 2015 are listed below:
- Product - this is the holistic view of all offerings in the AM space, this includes funds, funds of funds, REITs and extends to advisory arrangements and consulting fees.
- Client - client (party) data is necessary to enable accurate reporting and administration, as well as enable cross-selling for the firm
- Securities - both listed and OTC security data across the traditional, hedge fund and alternative universes. This will be done, where possible, in partnership with the group wide GDS group.
- Benchmark - indexes, custom benchmarks and associated constituents (linked to Securities). This seeks a unified demand from the business and the drive to create a hybrid mastering solution leveraging best of breed providers and in-house value add
- AuM - as a tactical solution, leading to greater understanding of the domain, and enable key sales data to be gathered, this is preceded by a short term, pragmatic data gathering and distribution exercise which in turn leads to more formal governance of the data in domains such as Accounts, and Transactions & Holdings.