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Data Quality and Governance - Global Markets IT - (VP)

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We are seeking a Vice President - Desk Captain for Global Markets IT. This role is pivotal in enhancing the data quality and governance across Global Markets. The focus will be on key operations including Front Office to RISK, and Front Office to Finance & Operations. Your leadership will be instrumental in establishing rigorous frameworks, refining issue management processes, and remediating issues to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.

As a Vice President - Desk Captain in our Global Markets IT division, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our data quality and governance. Your responsibilities will include monitoring and analysing daily data accuracy across various critical processes. You will collaborate closely with multiple teams to manage escalations and maintain daily reporting. Your ability to track progress effectively will be vital in ensuring timely resolution of issues. Additionally, your insights into the effectiveness of implemented fixes will drive continuous improvement.

  • Monitor and analyse daily data accuracy and integrity across critical processes such as booking trade lifecycle, market data, fixing, pricing, and risk management of portfolios.
  • Assign identified issues to the relevant team for remediation.
  • Collaborate closely with CCR, T2RS, RISK, GMQR, IT, and Ops teams.
  • Manage escalation processes.
  • Produce and maintain daily reporting of the above.
  • Maintain an issue log.
  • Track the progress of remediation, aiming to achieve resolution within the same day.
  • Ensure re-runs are triggered and completed on time.
  • Flag outstanding issues at the end of the day.
  • Monitor and report on the effectiveness of implemented fixes.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Vice President - Desk Captain role brings a strong understanding of financial markets along with proficient data analysis skills. Your in-depth knowledge of the production chain will be invaluable in this role. We're looking for someone who can interact effectively with a wide range of production teams and managers thanks to their strong interpersonal skills. Your excellent analytical abilities will enable you to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality outputs. A good understanding of desk-specific products and risks is also essential.

  • Strong understanding of financial markets, data management processes, and regulatory standards.
  • In-depth knowledge of the production chain.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with a wide range of production teams and managers.
  • Proficient data analysis skills to identify and classify issues from large sets of daily production data.
  • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Good knowledge of desk-specific products and risks.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Banking & Financial Services

Focus: Operations

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: £75,000 - £95,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: London

Job Reference: TSQYNN-EAD3473E

Date posted: 23 January 2025

Consultant: Joshka Van Der Walt

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