At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead data operations, ensuring quality and timely data for fund accounting.
- Company: Join Opus, a certified Great Place to Work with a culture of trust and belonging.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by transforming data processes and leading a high-performing team.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in data operations with strong financial data knowledge and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
At Opus, we grow together. Our team of bold thinkers and passionate doers is united by a shared mission to tackle meaningful challenges. Our culture of trust and belonging has earned us the Great Place to Work certification in four countries, based entirely on team feedback. It reflects our commitment to fairness, pride, credibility and camaraderie, and reinforces what we believe: when people feel valued, they do their best work.
About the Role
Opus is looking for an experienced data operations manager to lead the transformation of our fund and portfolio accounting Inputs function. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll be accountable for the quality, timeliness, and control of data flowing into our accounting platforms, while simultaneously driving automation, process improvement, and a cultural shift from reactive processing to proactive insight. You’ll sit at the intersection of fund accounting, portfolio accounting, technology, and client delivery — a central position with direct exposure to senior leadership and meaningful scope to shape how we operate.
Key Responsibilities
- Service Delivery & Control
- Own day-to-day data input and processing activities supporting fund and portfolio accounting
- Ensure accurate, timely, and complete data delivery in line with defined service standards
- Monitor data flows, exceptions, and processing risks, resolving issues proactively
- Escalate material issues with clear impact assessment and recommended actions
- Maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders on risks and service performance
- Automation & Process Transformation
- Drive workflow redesign to reduce manual touchpoints and increase straight-through processing
- Implement and scale automation including RPA, email ingestion, and SFTP-based processes
- Identify opportunities to reduce manual intervention and improve processing speed
- Support system implementations and workflow enhancements aligned to the future‑state operating model
- Data Quality, Controls & Governance
- Establish and maintain robust data validation, control, and audit frameworks
- Ensure clear data ownership, lineage, and accountability across all input processes
- Implement pre‑validation and preventative controls to improve NAV accuracy and timeliness
- Maintain accurate documentation and audit support for all data processes and controls
- Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, develop, and manage a high‑performing team with a strong service and accountability culture
- Build team capability in data literacy, technical tools, and financial services understanding
- Represent the function in governance forums, project initiatives, and stakeholder discussions
- Provide regular reporting on service performance, data quality, and transformation progress
Key Qualifications / Competencies
- Skills & Experience
- Strong understanding of financial data including trades, pricing, corporate actions, and reference data
- Knowledge of fund accounting processes, NAV production, and the trade lifecycle
- 7 + years' experience in data operations, transformation initiatives, or process optimisation
- Working knowledge of data architecture, automation tools, and workflow systems
- Strong control mindset with experience in risk management, validation, and exception handling
- Proven ability to lead teams and drive operational and cultural change
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
- Personal Attributes
- Proactive and solutions‑oriented with a strong focus on quality and control
- Analytical, with attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Collaborative and effective in cross‑functional environments
- Confident managing change, ambiguity, and transformation initiatives
- Strong ownership mentality — you drive outcomes and hold yourself and others accountable
What to Expect
We are committed to setting our colleagues up for success from day one. During your initial months, you may participate in more frequent in‑office training designed to build your knowledge, confidence, and connections. As you become established in your role, you will transition to our hybrid working model, currently consisting of 3 days per week in the office, offering both flexibility and continued collaboration.
Manager, Data Operations (Inputs) in Glasgow employer: Opus Fund Services
At Opus, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of trust and belonging, recognised by our Great Place to Work certification across four countries. As a Manager in Data Operations, you will not only lead a high-performing team but also have the opportunity to drive meaningful change within our fund and portfolio accounting processes, all while enjoying a hybrid working model that promotes flexibility and collaboration. Join us to be part of a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued and your professional growth is supported.
