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About the Role You'll lead the data support function for the Portfolio Manager Support team in London, working alongside global counterparts in the US. The team is responsible for ingesting, transforming, and maintaining datasets used across the investment lifecycle, with a strong focus on automation, process improvement, and user experience. This is a hybrid role combining technical oversight, stakeholder management, and hands-on problem-solving. You'll interface directly with PMs, analysts, and engineers - ensuring data flows smoothly, requests are handled efficiently, and the team delivers consistent, high-quality support. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of data analysts supporting front office users across asset classesOversee data ingestion, transformation, and delivery workflows using Python, SQL, and cloud-native toolsManage service levels and expectations across a fast-paced, high-demand environmentCollaborate with infrastructure and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of data and systemsAct as a point of escalation for complex data issues and drive root cause analysisWork with data vendors (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet, Refinitiv) to manage external feeds and troubleshoot deliveryIdentify opportunities to automate workflows and improve data reliability and accessibilityContribute to documentation, training, and knowledge sharing across the global support function Ideal Candidate Profile 8+ years of experience in data support, implementation, or technical operations within financial services2+ years in a leadership or team lead roleStrong Python and SQL skills, with experience in data wrangling, transformation, and automationFamiliarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), Linux environments, and KubernetesExcel