Sr. Data Specialist

The organisation

The company is a mid-sized asset organisation with 170 bln EUR assets under management. They are providing services to retail and professional clients with innovative investment products, -services and -solutions. They have offices in 15 countries worldwide and the head office is located in Rotterdam. 

The position

The Sr. Data Specialist overlooks the processes of the data management department and engages with (senior) business representatives to ensure that their data requirements can be fulfilled. The Sr. Data Specialist takes ownership to incorporate data requirements into new or extended data services. Therefore the Sr. Data Specialist is highly involved in investment related projects, defines policies and procedures and monitors quality, efficiency and consistency of data management processes.

Important to know: 
The data management department operates from 05:15 to 19:00 in two shifts and prefers someone that is flexible to work in this time window.

Tasks & responsibilities

Main activities of the Sr. Data Specialist

• Oversees the data management processes and reports on overall quality of received and delivered data;
• Acts as 2nd line support for Operational Data Managers;
• Implements data optimizations in cooperation with the data managers and/or IT Delivery teams;
• Defines requirements for the implementation of changes in data sources / processes fields (including discussions with external vendors);
• Challenges data vendors on the data quality and services provided and defines plans for structural improvement;
• Performs user-acceptance-tests for changes in the data management environment;
• Actively engages with business stakeholders and IT Delivery Teams on data related topics and projects;
• Advises architects and business stakeholders on data governance and how to handle data in processes and systems;
• Represents data management in several meetings and projects.

Candidate profile

You are a highly motivated professional who likes to work in a dynamic environment with multiple, demanding stakeholders. You are a flexible team player with strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities who is comfortable in working under tight deadlines. You have a relevant university degree or comparable, with good (verbal and written) communication skills. The candidate should be able to function stand-alone as well as in the team. Knowledge of market data and financial instruments is a prerequisite.You also have the following skills, knowledge or experience:

• Good communication skills in Dutch and English (verbal and written);
• Experience in Markit EDM is nice to have
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze data issues in a structural manner;
• Identifies and initiates improvements on processes and tooling (automation) and collaborates in improving operational activities;
• Flexible and organized person, who thinks in concepts without losing the details;
• Positive, proactive and pragmatic with a "can do" mentality, with ability to prioritize activities;
• Team player with organizational sensitivity;
• Extensive experience with MS applications and SQL is preferred.

The offer

You will receive an attractive remuneration package, 13th month + bonus. 34 vacation days. good pension, lunch at the company and many more extra's. Year salary up to € 95.000, depends on your experiences. 

Interested?

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