At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.
We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.
Title: Associate, Data Management
Business Unit: GTD- Enterprise Data
Location: London
Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
Job Summary
To manage and control investment data used across Barings core systems, in order to support the investment, trade and settlement functions, and client reporting processes. Conduct data analysis and work with the Business to ensure high levels of Data Quality across all business functions.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Data cleansing & profiling to identify data quality issues
2. Conduct deep analysis into data related issues using data quality tools and reports to resolve issues within the SLA timeframes. Demonstrating a client service mentality
3. Update appropriate core systems in response to data change requests and market driven changes.
4. Ensure the accuracy of Barings data across core systems through daily monitoring of integrity checks and exception reports.
5. Escalate urgent issues immediately to manager or head of department for help in resolution.
6. Support the ongoing maintenance of departmental procedures.
7. Continuously learn and apply new skills, tools, and techniques to enhance data quality and conformity analysis capabilities
8. Proactively identify areas for improvement in data processes, systems, and tools and make recommendations for optimization
9. Maintain individual training program sheet on a quarterly basis, ensuring that current skills and knowledge is tracked accurately.
10. Fulfill additional, relevant, tasks appropriate to the role and business requirements
11. Ability to use or desire to learn basic SQL and other querying languages to aid in resolving data issues
Qualifications
12. Bachelor’s degree - required
13. Relevant experience can vary
14. Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment
15. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with emphasis on Excel
16. Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workload
17. Able to maintain strict confidentiality
18. Strong interpersonal and communication skills used for the collection and communication of information
19. Self-motivated; able to work independently and communicate effectively across company locations and organizational lines
20. Be open to change, and when required, embrace change
21. Demonstrated success in implementing accounting and financial review process improvements
22. Basic SQL or database query skills preferred but not essential
Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.