Eden Scott's client is a top-tier investment management firm, who is looking for an VP Investment Data Strategy & Reporting to join their team in Edinburgh on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented, data-driven professional to play a key role in enhancing investment reporting processes through cutting-edge technology.
Key Responsibilities:
* Play a key role in migrating client regulatory reporting from the current data framework to a new infrastructure, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption.
* Organise, execute, and manage rigorous testing protocols to validate the new data architecture and reporting functionality.
* Conduct a detailed analysis of data and business processes, capturing key insights to establish an effective support model between Reporting & Distribution Services and internal technology and business partners.
* Design, implement, and manage ongoing oversight processes to track and monitor reporting implementations and ensure they meet both regulatory standards and business needs.
* Convert findings from business process analysis into clear, structured technology and process requirement documents that can be actioned by developers and business teams.
* Validate, test, and support the implementation of new reporting processes into the business environment, ensuring operational efficiency and accuracy.
* Work closely with Report Onboarding teams to coordinate the accurate and timely delivery of industry-standard reporting solutions.
* Capture and analyse client feedback to identify areas for improvement, enhance reporting tools and content, and drive continued innovation in investment data reporting.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Extensive experience in the asset management industry, with a deep understanding of investment reporting, financial instruments, and regulatory requirements.
* SQL & Data Warehouse Knowledge: Strong hands-on experience with SQL and data warehouse ecosystems, including data pipelines, transformation processes, storage, access controls, reporting tools, and governance.
* Data Visualisation & Reporting: Proficiency in data visualisation and experience in creating insightful reports that support strategic decision-making.
* Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, conduct client demonstrations and presentations, and provide user training on investment reporting tools.
* Problem-Solving & Analytical Mindset: A tech-first mindset, with the ability to analyse complex data sets, synthesize priorities, and translate them into actionable solutions.
* Experience with Python, VBA, or other programming languages for automation and process optimisation would be highly beneficial.
* Stakeholder Management: Strong experience interacting with product stakeholders, including end users, business teams, and software developers to align reporting solutions with business needs.
* Project Management & Delivery Focus: A highly organised and detail-oriented individual, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring high-quality delivery
* Self-Motivation & Initiative: Proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to take ownership of projects, generate new ideas, and drive continuous improvements without requiring constant supervision.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
If you feel you can rise to the challenge, please contact Karen Kerr at the earliest opportunity or
e-mail Karen.kerr@edenscott.com
ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE BASED IN SCOTLAND AS THE ROLE IS BASED IN SCOTLAND
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