Senior Data Engineer (12M FTC) | Investment Data Transformation
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Own the data engineering capability for a world-class investment platform
We’re hiring a Senior Data Engineer to join a high-performing Investment Data & Operations team with one of our client organisations, delivering a major data transformation programme across a complex, multi-asset portfolio.
You’ll act as the go-to technical lead for investment data, owning pipeline architecture, driving automation across operations, and ensuring data is reliable, scalable, and decision-ready.
What you’ll be doing
- Own the end-to-end data pipeline ecosystem (APIs, integrations, data flows across multiple platforms)
- Define and implement data architecture, standards, and governance frameworks
- Build and scale robust, production-grade pipelines supporting reporting & analytics
- Drive automation across investment operations — removing manual, spreadsheet-heavy processes
- Develop dashboards, reconciliation tools, and operational intelligence solutions
- Partner with data, tech, and investment teams to deliver real business impact
What we’re looking for
- 5–10+ years’ experience in data engineering within asset management / financial services
- Strong Python & SQL — you’ve built and owned pipelines in production
- Proven experience designing data architecture and integration frameworks
- Track record of automating operational workflows end-to-end
- Strong understanding of investment data (portfolios, transactions, valuations, performance)
- Comfortable leading from the front — owning delivery, influencing stakeholders, and setting direction
Why this role? xwzovoh
- High ownership — you’ll define how data engineering is done in the investment function
- Transformation-focused — real opportunity to modernise systems and workflows
- Senior visibility — work directly with investment, operations, and tech leadership
Package
- Competitive day rate / salary range (depending on experience)
- 12-month fixed-term contract with high potential for extension
- Opportunity to work on a major data transformation programme within a highly regarded investment environment
If you’re a hands-on senior engineer who enjoys building, owning, and transforming — this is a standout opportunity.