Manager: Data Operations Job at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Limited

Role Purpose    

• To manage and oversee the data operations function, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and complete data and reporting outputs for both business-as-usual (BAU) and project requirements.
• The role is accountable for data quality, reporting integrity, process ownership, and the effective leadership of the data administration team in support of Institutional Client servicing, Investment Compliance and Finance.

Requirements    

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Management, or related field?
• Postgraduate qualification (advantageous)

Experience

• 8-10 years’ experience in investment operations, data management, or reporting within asset management
• Proven experience managing or leading a team
• Strong exposure to institutional client reporting and multi-asset portfolios
• Experience in data governance, controls, and reporting frameworks

Duties & Responsibilities    

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of data analysts and reporting specialists
• Set clear performance standards and ensure accountability for outputs
• Conduct performance reviews, provide ongoing feedback, and support development plans
• Drive a culture of high performance, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Operational Delivery

• Oversee the delivery of all client and internal reports (e.g., asset allocation, manager weightings, top 10 holdings)
• Ensure outputs are accurate, complete, and delivered within agreed timelines
• Monitor adherence to SLAs and service delivery standards
• Proactively identify, manage, and resolve data and reporting issues

Process Ownership & Data Governance

• Act as the process owner for data administration and reporting workflows
• Ensure effective data validation, reconciliation, and quality control processes
• Oversee the loading and validation of data files (e.g., ASISA, EAM format)
• Maintain and enhance data governance standards and controls

Process Ownership & Data Governance

• Act as the process owner for data administration and reporting workflows
• Ensure effective data validation, reconciliation, and quality control processes
• Oversee the loading and validation of data files (e.g., ASISA EAM format)
• Maintain and enhance data governance standards and controls

Continuous Improvement & Change Management

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and data initiatives
• Drive automation and optimisation within the data and reporting function
• Ensure team readiness and adaptability to change.

Compliance, Risk & Governance

• Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements
• Maintain audit-ready processes, documentation, and controls
• Oversee data integrity within systems (e.g., MIDL)
• Identify and mitigate operational and data-related risks

Competencies    

Core Competencies

• Leadership and people management
• Data analysis and data quality management
• Operational excellence and process management
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Planning and organizing

Technical Competencies

• Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills
• Knowledge of reporting tools (e.g., Power BI or similar)
• Understanding of investment data and reporting standards (e.g., ASISA, EAM)

Behavioral Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Accountability and ownership
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Adaptability and resilience

Closing Date    

• 2026/04/19