Head of Investment Data Solutions

The Head of Investment Data Solutions is responsible for Client's investment data platform. As the leader of the Investment Data Solutions team, s/he will oversee the existing data system, while also evolving the way investment data is stored, processed and consumed across the firm. Investment data is a strategic asset for the Client and having a systematic process for knowledge extraction will help maximize our quantitative and fundamental portfolio management and research capabilities. Reporting to the Head of Investment Teams, the Head of Investment Data Solutions will lead a team focused on providing centralized data services to the Investment Teams for their research and portfolio management purposes.
Primary responsibilities include providing reliable and high-quality production data for use in portfolio management and research, maintaining and growing a robust and scalable data platform that enables rapid development of new investment ideas, and partnering with Investment Teams to leverage data-based insights to identify opportunities to advance investment performance and contribute to investment results. Additionally, s/he is responsible for implementing solutions in Big Data Analytics and Machine Learning in conjunction with investment teams (incorporating new data sources, analytical tools, techniques, and technologies). A critical component of this role will be collaborating with Clients' Information Technology teams and investment divisions to explore new/emerging technologies and drive innovation. This individual will be in a player-coach role and be responsible for managing and developing a talented team of Research and Investment Data Analysts.
Key Responsibilities:

• Evolve and develop Client's practice around managing the wide array of data and associated technologies used by Investment Teams for research and portfolio management.
• Implement and evolve Client's strategic vision for managing investment data and associated tools used by Investment Teams for research and portfolio management.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing across Investment Teams and develop best practices for utilizing investment data in research and portfolio management.
• Grow and develop the talent on the Investment Data Solutions team so team members can continue to deliver strong value and results to key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with teams across the organization:
  • Partner with investment leaders to ensure a clear understanding of their needs;
  • Develop an effective partnership with the technology and operations functions related to the strategy and implementation of data across Client, and
  • Act as the bridge between IT and the Investment Teams with respect to data and data processing initiatives.

Key Requirements:

• Strong analytical skills: able to obtain, decipher and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it
• Investment management experience is ideal though other associated experience may be considered.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively by working within and across teams to achieve objectives
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to be direct and make clear decisions in a timely manner
• Proven ability in hiring and developing talent
• Intellectually curious and the ability to quickly understand new concepts
• Proactive and possess innovative problem-solving skills
• Results orientation
• Subject matter expertise
• Ability to set and communicate a vision and strategy aligned with Clients priorities

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