Manager - Data & AI (Investment & Wealth Management)
London or Edinburgh office (Hybrid - 3 days p/w)
Up to £75,000 + benefits
We’re hiring on behalf of a leading consultancy for an experienced Data Architect/Manager to join their growing Investment & Wealth Management team. This is a client-facing leadership role ideal for someone with a strong blend of consulting, data architecture, and financial services expertise.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead teams delivering data strategies, assessments, and architecture improvements for investment-focused clients.
* Oversee the design of operating models and data-driven transformation initiatives.
* Support business development activities including RFP responses, proposals, and pitches.
* Conduct deep analysis on complex data sets to shape strategic recommendations.
* Engage with senior stakeholders to define data outcomes and ensure alignment with business goals.
* Drive data solution architecture and help develop taxonomies, models, and governance frameworks.
Required Experience
* Proven experience in a consultancy or client-facing environment.
* Strong domain knowledge in Investments and/or Wealth Management (e.g. portfolio management, risk, market data, ESG).
* Deep understanding of data disciplines: architecture, modelling, quality, reference/master data, analytics, BI.
* Track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex data projects.
* Skilled in stakeholder engagement and business/data alignment.
Desirable
* Certifications such as CFA, CAIA, or CISI.
* Exposure to modern data technologies (e.g. Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric).
* Knowledge of data governance platforms (e.g. Collibra, Informatica).