Markit EDM Engineer - Contract
Location: London
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite
Contract: 3-4 months initially, with scope to extend
Sector: Global Asset Management
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Markit EDM Engineer to join a global asset manager on an initial 3-4 month contract, with scope for extension.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain data solutions using Markit EDM (MEDM).
- Work with business and technology stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into effective EDM solutions.
- Develop and maintain data models, mappings, workflows and integrations within Markit EDM.
- Support data ingestion, transformation and distribution processes.
- Investigate and resolve data quality, integration and production issues.
- Work closely with wider Data Engineering and Technology teams to integrate MEDM with downstream/upstream platforms.
- Contribute to the enhancement and optimisation of existing data processes and architecture.
- Ensure solutions meet appropriate standards around data quality, governance, security and operational resilience.
- Produce appropriate technical documentation and support knowledge transfer where required.
Essential Experience
- Strong commercial experience working with Markit EDM / MEDM.
- Proven background in Data Engineering / Data Management.
- Hands‑on experience developing and supporting EDM solutions.
- Strong SQL and relational database experience.
- Experience working with complex financial data.
- Ability to work effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, regulated financial services environment.
Desirable Experience
- Experience within asset management / investment management.
- Knowledge of financial instruments, market data or investment data.
- Experience with data integration and ETL technologies.
- Cloud/data platform experience, particularly Azure.
- Experience with data quality, governance and lineage.
- Exposure to investment management systems and downstream data consumers.
Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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