Data Maturity & Product Practitioner - 6 month contract

About Schroders
We’re a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We have around 6,500 people on six continents. And we’ve been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn’t change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.

The base
We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. We’re close to our clients, in the heart of the UK’s financial centre. And we have everything we need to work flexibly.

The team
Schroders’ Data Office (SDO) team is Schroders’ central data strategy, operating model, education and governance function. The function provides Data oversight to the entire Schroders Group, enhancing our data capabilities to drive business value through data and support the company vision to improve data literacy and governance.

What you will do:
•    Support the development and execution of a comprehensive data maturity assessment across the group, to evaluate current data processes, identify gaps and develop a strategic plan for improvement
•    Support the conceptualisation, design and delivery of data-centric products, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs
•    Assist in creating clear, engaging educational content, including presentations, guides, newsletters, and digital resources that promote understanding and application of data insights.
•    Support training workshops and events designed to improve data skills and awareness throughout Schroders.
•    Gather feedback and use analytics to assess the impact and effectiveness of communication efforts, recommending improvements as necessary.
•    Help maintain an internal repository of data communication assets and resources, ensuring they are easily accessible to relevant teams.
•    Actively contribute to the promotion of a data-driven culture, encouraging staff at all levels to engage with and use data more effectively.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need
•    2-5 years of experience in a (management) consultancy role, or data role in an investment management environment•    Knowledge of the Data Management value chain and end to end processes
•    Strong analytical and written communications skills, capable of converting complex information into concise and understandable formats

The knowledge, experience and qualifications that will help
•    Educated to a minimum of first / Bachelors degree
•    Investment management experience gained primarily in Buy Side organisations, across a number of areas, such as:
o    Different Investment business lines, such as Public Markets (e.g. Equities, Fixed Income, Multi-Asset), Private Markets (e.g. Private Equity, Real Estate, Private Debt) and Wealth Management
o    Key functions of an investment manager, e.g. Front, Middle and Back Office, Distribution, Product Development, Technology and Corporate Functions
•    Experience of data product design and design thinking
•    Professional or higher level degree qualifications (e.g. DAMA, DCAM, C+J SS etc.)
•    Strong understanding of Collibra and Solidatus software 

What you’ll be like
•    Self starter with ability to prioritise and manage own activities in the best interests of the organisation
•    Analytical, strategic thinkers who are able to digest large amounts of complex information, bring structure, and distil insights down to concise, clear outputs
•    Innovative thinker with the ability to inspire and engage diverse audiences
•    Collaborative team player who will want to succeed as part of a high performing team
•    Strong communicators, with the gravitas to present to C-suite and senior business and IT stakeholders
•    Empathetic and professional, with high EQ

We're looking for the best, whoever they are
Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics.