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Job Title: Alpha Data Operations Lead
Remote
Contract
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Alpha Data Operations Lead (VP) to oversee data accuracy, integrity, quality controls, and production readiness across the investment operations lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be responsible for final data quality sign-off before CRIMS trading and downstream client and regulatory reporting.
This role requires strong expertise in investment operations, security master data, reconciliations, data governance, risk management, and stakeholder management within a regulated financial services environment.
Key Responsibilities
Client Reporting & Stakeholder Management
Oversee and approve monthly, annual, and ad-hoc client reports, KPIs, board-level materials, activity reports, and expense calculations.
Investigate and resolve complex client and internal data issues, ensuring root cause analysis and preventive actions.
Serve as the senior escalation point for high-risk data, asset servicing, and production issues.
Collaborate with Client Pods, Front Office Support, Product teams, Technology, Risk, and external vendors.
Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to team members.
Data Governance, Risk & Controls
Own final data quality and readiness sign-off for CRIMS trading and downstream reporting.
Oversee Security Master governance, data validation frameworks, reconciliations, and data integrity controls.
Ensure accurate and consistent vendor-sourced data across the Alpha ecosystem.
Maintain audit-ready documentation, reconciliation records, evidence trails, and formal sign-off records.
Identify operational risks, control gaps, and data quality issues, implementing appropriate remediation plans.
Drive continuous improvement, process automation, and AI-enabled operational efficiency.
Establish standards for issue escalation, documentation, transparency, and timely resolution.
Support talent development, knowledge sharing, and succession planning.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Significant experience in investment operations, data operations, asset servicing, or Alpha/front-to-back investment platforms.
Proven experience managing data integrity, production readiness, and operational controls at scale.
Experience working with Front Office, Middle Office, Technology, Risk, and external vendors.
Strong understanding of Security Master data, reconciliations, data validation, and data governance.
Familiarity with CRIMS or equivalent trading, IBOR, or downstream reporting platforms.
Experience in regulated financial services, including audits, regulatory inquiries, and risk governance.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Candidate Profile
Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
Ability to manage complex data issues and make risk-based decisions.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Experience driving process improvements, automation, and operational resilience.
Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, client-facing financial services environment.
Functional Area: Investment Operations / Data Operations / Asset Servicing / Data Governance
Thanks & Regards,
Rahul Jagtap
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist
Contact Number: (732) 325-2196
WhatsApp: +91 8975443853
Email ID: rahul.j@aquilasysinc.com |linkedin.com/in/rahul-jagtap-867905115
Aquilasys Inc.
Consulting • Technology • Outsourcing
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