Position: AVP, Data Governance & Analytics
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Work Structure: Onsite 4 days/week to start; potential for hybrid flexibility after onboarding
Team Size: 2
Role Type: Individual Contributor
Compensation: Up to $200K base salary; bonus eligibility begins after year one

Technical Environment & Responsibilities

• Business Intelligence & Reporting:

  • Primary tool: Tableau (must be highly proficient)
  • Secondary tool: Power BI

• Database Management:

  • Strong command of SQL Server required
  • Must be skilled in writing and optimizing stored procedures, joins, and queries

• Programming:

  • Python experience is a plus, especially for future automation initiatives

• Data Operations:

  • Emphasis on data validation, reconciliation, documentation, stewardship, and governance
  • No current ETL or pipeline ownership, but automation and scalability are future priorities
  • Data sourced from external trading platforms; normalized internally (no internal accounting system)
  • Experience with security master and fixed income product data is highly valued

• Project Management Tools:

  • Familiarity with Jira is a nice-to-have for workflow tracking

• Governance Contribution:

  • Help build scalable data governance frameworks
  • Note: Data architecture is handled by the software/dev team

Role Scope & Focus

• Primary Function:

  • Hands-on technical execution with a focus on data quality and reporting
  • Not a strategic or leadership role; no direct cross-functional or team management responsibilities

• Collaboration:

  • Limited daily interaction with investment desks
  • Must understand fixed income instruments (e.g., loans, auctions, bonds)

• Roadmap Involvement:

  • Some input on long-term planning, but main focus is on delivery and internal system improvements
  • Supports CEO-facing data governance efforts (e.g., risk and performance data teams)

Expectations & Daily Workflow

• Onsite Requirement:

  • 4 days/week initially for onboarding
  • May reduce to 3 days/week once fully ramped up

• Immediate Priorities:

  • Learn internal data structures and benchmark against industry best practices
  • Enhance reconciliation processes
  • Support documentation, governance, and dashboard/report development

• Must-Have Qualifications:

  • Strong proficiency in SQL and Tableau
  • Experience reconciling financial data, ideally within a hedge fund or asset management environment
  • Familiarity with fixed income product data
  • Preference for candidates with 3+ years at the same organization, due to the steep learning curve

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.