M&G Global Services - Manager - Investment Data Services

Job Title : Manager - Investment Data Services

Function : Investment Operations

Sub Function : Investment Data Services

Location : Mumbai

Shift : UK hours

Key Responsibilities:

- Set up and manage assets, funds, financial products, benchmarks, and reference (static) data.

- Oversee lifecycle events including coupons, Sec Master, LEI, sustainability attributes, and analytics.

- Ensure accuracy of asset-level terms and conditions and proactively affirm data quality standards.

- Conduct data reviews and enforce governance protocols.

- Monitor risk and control effectiveness to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls.

- Manage and resolve complex data queries, service requests, and technical issues from clients and regulators.

- Provide support to dealing desks and collaborate with stakeholders across investments, client servicing, regulatory, and global teams.

- Conduct data analysis and report KPIs to support business decisions and drive service excellence.

- Lead and manage the Data Services team, fostering continuous improvement and innovation.

- Drive automation, standardization, and scalability of data operations.

Knowledge & Skills:

- Strong understanding of investment data lifecycle, reference data management, and market conventions.

- Familiarity with financial instruments and platforms (e.g., Aladdin, Bloomberg, Reuters, - Refinitiv, Fundipedia).

- Proficiency in data tools and technologies (e.g., SQL, Excel).

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

- Effective stakeholder management and team leadership capabilities.

Experience & Qualifications:

- 5-7 years of experience in investment operations or data services

- Proven experience in data setup and lifecycle management

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or related fields

- Certifications in financial data management or operations preferred

Knowledge & Skills:

- Strong understanding of investment data lifecycle, reference data management, and market conventions.

- Familiarity with financial instruments and platforms (e.g., Aladdin, Bloomberg, Reuters, Refinitiv, Fundipedia).

- Proficiency in data tools and technologies (e.g., SQL, Excel).

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

- Effective stakeholder management and team leadership capabilities.

Experience:

- 5-12 years of experience in investment operations or data services

- Proven experience in data setup and lifecycle management

Key Stakeholder Management:

- Investment Teams

- Client Servicing & Regulatory Teams

- Market Data Vendors

- Change & Technology Teams

- Leadership & Committees

- Business Transformation Teams