Investments Data and Operations Manager

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Sector: Banking and Financial Services, Charity and Not for Profit, Finance and Accounts
Role: Analyst, Consultant, Specialist
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Closing date: Thursday, 24 April 2025

The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.

We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health.

We are looking for an Investments Data and Operations Manager to join our team.

Where in Wellcome will I be working?

You will be working in the Data and Operations team within the Investments division reporting to the Head of Data and Operations. The Data and Operations team directly supports the portfolio managers and analysts who jointly manage Wellcome's £37 billion investment portfolio.

The team is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the investment process day-to-day and for the provision and management of timely, accurate, and consistent data to portfolio managers, analysts, and key stakeholders alike.

What will I be doing?

The aim of the role is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Wellcome's investment operations by providing robust support in daily tasks and ensuring optimal utilisation of core investment systems through the effective provision and management of key investment data.

As an Investments Data and Operations Manager, you will:

• Support day-to-day operations: Undertake routine checks and oversee third-party service providers.
• Public Markets and Alternatives Management: Process and approve transactions in Public Markets; manage subscriptions, redemptions, valuations, and reconciliations in Hedge Funds and Private Equity.
• Custody and Regulatory Compliance: Liaise with global custodian for reconciliations and oversee regulation-related tasks.
• Data Governance and Analysis: Ensure data quality and integrity through governance framework.
• Project Work and Business Analysis: Serve as a business analyst for projects, manage documentation, process analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation.

Is this job for me?

If you are a motivated individual with experience in investment operations or financial services environments, and have strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, this job could be for you.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven expertise in investments, financial services, investment operations, and data management.
• Holds a Business Analysis qualification or equivalent experience.
• Is strongly motivated with a keen interest in advancing Wellcome's mission.
• Excels as a proactive and creative team player.
• Is self-starting and tenacious.
• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Minimum Criteria:

• Experience of working within an investments or financial services environment.
• Experience in investment operations.
• Experience in reporting and data management for investment teams.
• Experience in public and private markets.

To apply for this role please submit an updated CV and answer 2 application questions.

Our Hybrid Way of Working

We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment.

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do

We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Upon a conditional offer being made, the successful applicant for this position will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (or equivalent) criminal record check.