Manager - Investment Data Services

Manager - Investment Data Services

We are M&G Global Services Private Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of the M&G group of companies, operating as a Global Capability Centre providing a range of value adding services to the Group since 2003.

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.

Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.

M&G Global Services has rapidly transformed itself into a powerhouse of capability that is playing an important role in M&G's ambition to be the best loved and most successful savings and investments company in the world.

Our diversified service offerings extending from Digital Services, Business Transformation, Management Consulting & Strategy, Finance, Actuarial, Quants, Research, Information Technology, Customer Service, Risk & Compliance and Audit provide our people with exciting career growth opportunities. Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

Job Purpose

To manage Fund Master roles within Investment Operations, ensuring accurate, complete, and compliant fund-related data. This role supports data governance, reconciliation, and distribution of fund data across internal systems and external stakeholders through effective use of Fundipedia.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain fund master data (e.g., fund name, share class, ISIN, benchmarks) in Fundipedia.
• Use Fundipedia's automated tools to reconcile data across vendors and internal systems.
• Ensure fund data meets regulatory standards.
• Liaise with investment teams, compliance, distribution, and external vendors.
• Generate and validate reports for internal use and regulatory submissions.
• Support onboarding of new funds and changes to existing fund structures.
• Manage day-to-day fund data operations in Fundipedia.
• Ensure timely updates and accuracy of fund attributes.
• Perform reconciliations and resolve data discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Fundipedia support and internal IT for issue resolution.
• Support AVP in project execution and stakeholder communication.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of fund structures, share classes, and investment products.
• Hands-on experience with Fundipedia or similar EDM platforms.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with data reconciliation, data dictionaries, and audit trails.
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, or data visualization tools is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage cross-functional initiatives.

Experience & Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of experience in investment operations or data services.
• 5+ years in leadership roles focused on data quality and servicing.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Data Science, or related fields.
• Certifications like CFA, FRM, or Data Management certifications preferred.

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G Global Services, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.