• Job Description

  Req#: R20051823

  Job Description Summary

  Lead Data Operations Analyst

  Job Description

  Permanent

  At Aegon it’s our mission to help the UK achieve a lifetime of financial security. We’ve led the way in innovation that can make people’s financial assets work smarter as well as harder. From online technology that gives one-stop access to a universe of investment opportunity – to retirement products that make wealth planning simple, easy and fulfilling – we’re dedicated to getting people closer to their financial goals every day.

  We help people live their best lives. We help them with the big stuff, for the moments that matter: Pensions, Insurance, Savings, Investments.

  As the Lead Data Operations Analyst, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial data management and operations within the function. Your primary focus will be on monitoring the integrity of data inside the finance data warehouse, supporting the consumers of this data through analysis and reporting of data quality.

  The role executes the BAU portfolio for the team, focusing on business-critical processes including, but not limited to, Solvency II, IFRS, Regulatory and Board paper activities. The role-holder has responsibility for maintenance of associated procedure documents and operating within our agreed risk appetite. The role-holder has responsibility for adopting best practice in executing the BAU portfolio.

  As the Finance Data team grows, we are embedding capabilities and scaling our efforts in order to enlarge our impact and bring value to our stakeholders. To do so requires a new focus on data operations – ensuring that we successfully implement our data strategy and realise the potential of our investments.

  This role is responsible for the maintenance of data warehouse related documentation (e.g. data dictionaries) ensuring that this is kept up to date at all times and that changes are managed through established governance methods. The role-holder will be seen as an SME for business critical data processes and will have autonomy for regular baselining activities.

  We’d love to hear from you if have:

  • Experience of finance risk frameworks (e.g. SOx, RCSA and Business Continuity)

  • Strong attention to detail with background in review and testing

  • Good communication / interpersonal skills

  • Experience using BI and data analysis tools (e.g. Cognos BI, SAS)

  • Knowledge of the data lifecycle and quality standards

  • Knowledge of Financial products and services

  • Awareness of the project lifecycle, documentation and methodologies

  • Technical knowledge of Financial products and services

  • Awareness of the project lifecycle, documentation and methodologies and quality standards

  What's in it for you?

  • A competitive salary from £31,440 – £47,160,

  • A non-contributory pension between 8%-12%

  • A discretionary bonus, depending on personal and company performance

  • 34 days leave per year (including bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time)

  We know our staff have busy lives and commitments outside work, so we work flexibly where possible and have a hybrid approach to office working (typically 2 days in the office per week, 3 from home).

  We also offer private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave and a variety of lifestyle benefits to help our staff live their best lives, including retail discount vouchers, cycle2work scheme, subsidised restaurant and online GP appointments.

  We ask everyone to be brave, raise their game, deliver first time, help others, and act in everyone’s best interests. If you recognise yourself in this, we’d love to hear from you.

  Closing date: 29th November 2023

  The legal bits

  We’ll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing satisfactory references.

  Equal Opportunity Employer:

  We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, race, religion/belief, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity.

• About the company

  Aegon is the brand name for Scottish Equitable plc and it is a subsidiary of Aegon NV, a multi-national life insurance, pension and asset management company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands.

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