Senior Data Engineer (12M FTC) | Investment Data Transformation
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?
- 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.