Data Management Lead

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

Our office is a vibrant place to work, and we offer flexibility of office/homeworking due to our hybrid model.

About the role

In your role as Data Management Lead you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity to establish and execute the ongoing business processes which underpin the data governance, data architecture and data quality activities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that new ways of working in data management are effective, efficiently undertaken and build long term capabilities.

What you will be doing

As a trusted part of the Operations you will be responsible for:

1. The successful candidate will lead the establishment and execution of new data management practices, providing support to the USSIM Head of Data Oversight and the broader Data Oversight function.
2. Support the USSIM Head of Data Oversight in the development and implementation of data management business processes.
3. Establish and maintain the procedures for data governance and data architecture practices, which are integrated with existing frameworks (e.g. Operational Risk), performing annual reviews and improvements.
4. Design and manage the how-to-guides, communicating business processes and the changes thereof to key stakeholders.
5. Provide support and advice to individuals from across the Investment Management business, to ensure that responsibilities pertaining to data management processes are clear and can be undertaken effectively.
6. Manage the coordination and execution of annual Data Policy and framework attestations, producing MI to oversee progress.
7. Own the administration activities for business processes related to data governance, including the Management Information for the USS Data Governance Committee.
8. Support the roll out of the USSIM data training programme.
9. Be an ambassador to ensure that best practices are effectively embedded in data projects.
10. Work closely with the other members of the Data Oversight function, providing support and enabling processes which achieve shared objectives.

About you

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

To be successful in the role you will have:

1. Experience working in data governance with a good understanding of data management best practices, and the foundational artefacts including data policies and business glossaries.
2. Experience drafting business process diagrams, high quality procedures, and senior level Management Information.
3. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to structure, plan and coordinate activities across a high number of individuals, processes and documents.
4. Experience working in an operational team creating processes and procedures, and executing these to a high standard.
5. Ability to foster good working relationships, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Technically proficient using a variety of tools including Microsoft Visio and Power BI.
7. Self-starter, enthusiastic, hands-on individual who wants to make a difference in a team working environment.
8. Appreciation of data modelling and data quality practices.
9. Experience working in Investment Management is desirable.
10. Experience working in large data programmes is desirable.

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team. Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits!

How we will reward you

• Great starting salary
• Generous annual leave package
• Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
• Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
• Employee Volunteer Days to support the communities where you work and live
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them 'front and centre' of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Excellence

About us

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit .

The Private Markets Group (PMG) consists of a 70+ person team that oversees c. £25 billion in assets across a fast-growing and diverse portfolio of private equity, infrastructure, private credit and property investments on behalf of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). By operating as a single team, with individual areas of specialism and expertise, PMG is able to combine its resources through a "OnePMG" approach to investing which allows us to maximise origination, due diligence, transaction execution and asset management by tailoring the right mix of skills.

Capable of deploying capital across the full range of private market investing (direct, joint ventures, partnerships, co-investments and funds), and with in-house asset management and strategy teams complementing our investment function, PMG has developed a strong track record of innovation that is frequently recognised by our peers across equity, credit and property and, as one of the UK's pre-eminent private markets' investors, PMG often partners with many of the largest, most respected global financial institutions.

PMG's portfolio includes ownership of some of the UK's largest and most recognisable private companies including Heathrow Airport and Moto, and, through its holdings, is an established presence in the UK renewables sector. We also hold governance positions through our investments in a range of companies located across the EU, North America and Australia with exposure across different industries and sectors.

Being part of USS Investment Management (USSIM), the in-house manager for the UK's largest pension scheme and serving the needs of USS and its members, PMG takes its role as a responsible investor seriously and is committed to adopting and promoting strong ESG credentials across its investments.

USSIM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting .