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Morningstar

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Data
  • Frankfurt

AI generated summary

  • You need 10+ years in financial data, operations, or program management, a bachelor's in business, finance, or economics; an advanced degree or CFA is a plus.
  • You will lead data operations, ensure data quality, manage vendor relationships, optimize processes, recruit and develop your team, and oversee index functions while participating in governance initiatives.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 10 years experience working with financial data, operations or program management.
  • A bachelors degree in business management, finance, or economics is preferred. Advanced degree or CFA a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the Global Head of Operations to lead the data function, and design a roadmap to continuously improve our input data offering, quality, processes, systems, tools and methodologies.
  • Create and foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the team, exploring new ways to optimize how we operate and allocate resources across data pillars.
  • Own input data quality and integrity, be the point of contact on all data related issues for the group. Input data include: security reference, market data, corporate actions, fundamentals, rates, ESG, etc. across equity, fixed income and leveraged loans.
  • Own and maintain the logical data model and inventory of all input data sets required to power the index business.
  • Create a framework and scalable process to adapt and expand our data capabilities to power product development and index production, as it pertains to onboarding new data sets, client-specific data, etc.
  • Manage relationships with internal data partners and external vendors so as to effectively meet current and future data needs of the business. Build and maintain data and vendor evaluation framework.
  • Identify, measure and report on key data operating and quality (accuracy, completeness and timeliness) metrics, and utilize the data to initiate data assurance programs and drive continuous data quality and process improvement.
  • Communicate effectively and efficiently with your team and other stakeholders to provide updates on team progress, address roadblocks and celebrate wins.
  • Recruit, develop and manage team to effectively deliver value to the business.
  • Lead and participate in relevant governance and operational committees.
  • Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested.
  • Provide oversight for other indexes functions in the Frankfurt office.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Senior Director, Index Operations - Data?

The primary responsibility is to lead the global data operations team, ensuring high-quality input data for indexes, and overseeing the roadmap, infrastructure, and processes within the group.

Where is this position based?

This position is based in Frankfurt, Germany.

Who does the Senior Director report to?

The Senior Director reports to the Global Head of Operations.

What qualifications are preferred for candidates applying for this role?

A minimum of 10 years experience in financial data, operations, or program management is preferred, along with a bachelor's degree in business management, finance, or economics; an advanced degree or CFA is a plus.

What types of data will the Senior Director be responsible for?

The Senior Director will be responsible for input data including security reference, market data, corporate actions, fundamentals, rates, ESG, etc. across equity, fixed income, and leveraged loans.

Will the Senior Director manage a team?

Yes, the Senior Director will recruit, develop, and manage a team to effectively deliver value to the business.

Is there a focus on continuous improvement within the team?

Yes, the role emphasizes creating a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration to optimize operations and resource allocation across data pillars.

How does the team handle data quality and integrity?

The Senior Director owns and maintains input data quality and integrity, serving as the point of contact for all data-related issues.

What is the work environment like at Morningstar?

Morningstar offers a hybrid work environment, allowing team members to work remotely and collaborate in person at least three days per week.

Will the Senior Director participate in governance and operational committees?

Yes, the Senior Director will lead and participate in relevant governance and operational committees.

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Morningstar

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Finance
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1984
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment insights in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The Company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers and owners, retirement plan providers and sponsors, and institutional investors in the debt and private capital markets. Morningstar provides data and research insights on a wide range of investment offerings, including managed investment products, publicly listed companies, private capital markets, debt securities, and realtime global market data. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries, with approximately $246 billion in assets under advisement and management as of Dec. 31, 2022. The Company operates through wholly- or majority-owned subsidiaries in 32 countries.