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Vanguard

Investment Data Specialist

On site

London, United kingdom

Freelance

09-01-2026

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Skills

Communication Python Data Analysis SQL Stakeholder Management Problem-solving Recruitment Data Science

Job Specifications

Investment Data Specialist

Location: London

Contract: Permanent

Work Setup: 5 days onsite (May offer 1 day flexibility)

Who We Are

Vanguard is a leading global investment management firm offering a wide range of financial products and services, including mutual funds, ETFs, and retirement solutions. The company helps clients achieve long-term financial goals through innovative strategies, disciplined investment processes, and a client-focused approach.

What you'll do

* Serve as the main point of contact for complex investment data inquiries across IMG and enterprise stakeholders.

* Maintain and enhance the accuracy and integrity of investment and fund data, including setting up new issuer bonds in Aladdin using Bloomberg.

* Execute daily and ad hoc tasks under tight deadlines while managing competing priorities and multiple data inputs.

* Identify and support process improvements, optimal investment data flows, and continuous improvement initiatives.

* Build and maintain strong networks with global peers and leaders and escalate or resolve portfolio and data-related issues.

* Mentor junior team members to develop skills and participate in special projescts supporting strategic initiatives.

What you bring

* Hands-on experience with Aladdin and Bloomberg, with strong knowledge of global fixed income markets.

* Proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis, automation, and reporting.

* Experience in fund operations, investment data roles, or operational environments, including stakeholder management and risk controls.

* Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related field; CFA or equivalent preferred.

* Analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and support process improvements.

* Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, global, deadline-driven environment.

What's Next?

If you are ready to take the next step, apply now. Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss how we can support you.

This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.

About the Company

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of empowering our 50 million investor-owners.* Since our founding in 1975, we've been on a mission to help investors achieve their goals. With no outside shareholders to answer to, we make decisions--including keeping investing costs as low as possible--with our clients' needs in mind. Whether you're investing for your first house, college for your kids, or a comfortable retirement, you can be confident we're on your side. We are a community that thinks--and feels--differently about investi... Know more