Company Description
First Trust Global Portfolios (FTGP) is a privately owned financial services firm established in 1991. With core principles focused on transparency, innovative solutions, long-term investment, and disciplined portfolios, FTGP specializes in providing rules-based, thematic, and actively managed strategies in equities, fixed income, and alternatives. Our regional sales teams work closely with clients to distribute a range of single-country, regional, and global solutions across the world. First Trust is currently one of the fastest growing ETF providers globally.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role of an ETF Operations Data Analyst at First Trust Global Portfolios in London. As an ETF Operations Data Analyst, you will be responsible for:
* Working closely with distribution platform partners to maintain accurate fund data in line with regulatory reporting requirements for both existing ETFs and new launches.
* Monitoring the accuracy of fund data across platforms and facilitating the smooth operation of our ETF product offerings.
* Developing custom reporting solutions using tools such as Excel and Power BI to provide management with valuable insights for decision-making.
* Collaborating with teams across sales, marketing, legal, and portfolio management to support on automation and reporting projects.
* Monitoring and responding to ad-hoc client data requests.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree or higher in a finance-related or data analytics field.
* Proven ability to aggregate and manage data from multiple sources with strong data management expertise.
* Proficiency in Excel, with experience in data analysis and visualization tools such as SQL and Power BI, along with a solid understanding of databases and programming languages is essential.
* Strong communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
* Willingness to explore and adopt new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
* Knowledge of ETFs, capital markets, and the investment management industry and their instruments is a plus.
* A background in consulting or professional services is also desirable.
* 2 years experience in similar role.