Data Operations Manager

Legal & General
London
1 year ago
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Company Description The brand with the brolly is choosing today to change tomorrow. Since 1836, we've grown to become one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurance brands. We're all here to improve the lives of our customers, build a better society for the long term, and create value for our shareholders - helping to shape a better future for society and the planet. We need people who share our ambitions, agility and entrepreneurial spirit to help us do it. At L&G, you'll find a balance that helps you be your best. Empowered by hybrid working, we're supported by technology and workplaces that enable us to work effectively wherever we are. We come together in offices to collaborate and connect, and use time at home for individual, focused activities. And, when we achieve great things, we celebrate our success and reward strong performance. Today, there's over 10,000 of us, working towards our mission, with plenty of opportunities to grow your career as we grow L&G. Will you join us? Job Description The time has now come for a brand-new role which has been created here at Legal & General Affordable Homes for a Data Operations Manager. We have a significant volume of complex data sources and have embarked on a journey to transform that way we (and the sector) manage data. To help us do this, we need a passionate, experienced Data Manager to drive and deliver key components of our data strategy and BAU activity. You will have a strong understanding of data integrity, quality and operations. You will also enjoy the challenge of working in a high-performing team with varied work and projects which collaborates with lots of people who have different areas of expertise. Within our Data Team we design, build and operationalise our data strategy. The Data Team has three constituent workstreams: Data Operations; Data Governance & Protection; and Data Science. This role manages Data Operations. Qualifications As part of your new role there will be several elements and responsibilities to which include the following. Strong experience in data quality and controls and be able to demonstrate how to shape data controls, data structures, quality metrics, and basic statistics and data visualisation. It is essential that you have experience with a major CRM technology solution - ideally salesforce Ideally you will have blended experience of operations (perhaps with operational risk) and some exposure to data governance, and good working knowledge of data structures, marts, business intelligence, data quality and governance capabilities Understanding of data management technologies (data catalogue, data quality management), enterprise and Cloud technologies - an advantage Familiar with core business functions and associated data roles and responsibilities (owner, steward, custodian, consumer) to help steer compliance with data quality and control requirements. Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening), inter-personal and influencing skills, with the ability to bridge SMEs and business through user-friendly language. A passion and curiosity to build innovative solutions to organisationalproblems throughuseof benchmarking, networking and sharing of creative ideas and sound data across boundaries Additional Information Legal & General is a leading financial services group and major global investor, named Britain's Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future. We aim to build a better society for the long term by investing our customers' money in things that make life better for everyone. If you join us, you'll be part of a welcoming culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel. We strive to be open, mindful and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs. If you're open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.

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