Job Description

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Our client, a leading global financial services organisation based in Glasgow is looking for a Data Engineer to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in the development, enhancement, and ongoing management of a strategic internal platform that supports compliance and market integrity across the business.
Skills/Experience:

• Strong technical proficiency in Power BI, Python, Microsoft SQL, PowerApps, Power Automate, and SharePoint.
• Solid understanding of data engineering, ETL processes, DataIKU and data integration methodologies.
• Previous experience in data governance or data management, with a focus on data quality and metadata management.
• Track record in managing complex IT-related projects, with excellent organisational and project management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to influence and drive projects without direct hierarchical authority.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills, with experience working across regions and seniority levels.

Core Responsibilities:

• Extend and maintain an internal compliance tool using Microsoft SQL Server, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Python and SharePoint.
• Design and develop APIs to integrate upstream and downstream systems, ensuring data completeness and accuracy.
• Optimise database structures, indexes and queries to improve performance and resolve technical challenges.
• Automate data ingestion pipelines and strengthen data quality controls.
• Enhance the user interface, including visualisation, navigation, categorisation and role-based access management.
• Document all functional and technical specifications, operational procedures and troubleshooting processes.
• Lead the migration of the current prototype into a scalable, business-as-usual application.
• Ensure business continuity, monitoring and incident response frameworks are maintained.
• Manage a dynamic backlog, aligning priorities with the Head of Record Keeping Practice.
• Provide clear and concise communication of progress, risks and interdependencies to stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Act as the subject matter expert for internal audit engagements relating to the record keeping platform.
• Support broader compliance market integrity and corporate data initiatives as directed by leadership.
• Provide efficient data processing and analysis support for surveillance and market abuse-related projects.
• Deliver forensic data analysis and evidence-ready reports for whistleblowing, disciplinary and other investigations.

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16311
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