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Head of Data Office

Geplaatst 22 mrt. 2024
Werkervaring
0 tot 4 jaar
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Functie
Soort opleiding
Taalvereiste
Engels (Vloeiend)

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Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 370 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US$463.8 billion

for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.

We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas.

We are an international business: Our 1,200 employees work from 15 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Position Overview:

Lead the Data Office function of Aegon Asset Management in the creation of a data driven culture that exploits strategic and tactical business opportunities from data driven insights, all built on a foundation of strong data governance and data policies.

* Position is globally location-agnostic in one of our Aegon Asset Management hubs. (NL, UK, US)

Responsibilities

Lead, and motivate the Data Office staff globally to introduce a best practice approach to governance regimes, while promoting a culture aligned with the Aegon Asset Management people strategy, where employee input is actively sought, encouraged and acted upon. Ensure strong controls are in place at all times.

  • Be the corporate leader of data-driven insights that help support and exploit strategic and tactical business opportunities

  • Work with executives / senior management to establish the vision for managing data as a business asset; exploit data using research and analytics to maximize the return on data assets. Develop methods to ensure consistent application and use of data
  • Establish the governance of data and algorithms used for analysis, reporting and analytical applications in conjunction with the second and third line functions as appropriate
  • Foster the creation of a data-driven culture with related competencies in data literacy across the enterprise
  • Collaborate with the relevant senior stakeholders and accountable executives to create policies and controls for the appropriate protection of information assets. Collaborate with the Chief Technology Office to bring forward the appropriate technologies to support
  • Be responsible for data protection encompassing a defined information life cycle, from acquisition or creation to retention and end of life destruction and disposal procedures
  • Build a market network to monitor market developments and innovations to add value to Aegon Asset Management. Initiate projects to achieve this value add
  • Support the team to build skills in process excellence, project management, facilitation, problem solving, and value creation.
  • Provide line management, coaching, development, and guidance to expand the effectiveness of the Date Office team
  • Develop feedback mechanisms at strategic touch points to facilitate open discussions of organizational improvement opportunities
  • Actively contribute to the COO Leadership team discussions and decision-making and seek out the opportunity to contribute to the overall COO strategy
  • Travel internationally to offices (as needed, but will be limited)

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder may be required to perform other duties assigned by his/her manager from time to time, so long as such duties are within the job holder’s scope and ability.

Required Qualifications:

  • Relevant Bachelor’s/Masters degree or equivalent
  • Experience in a data function or involvement in data practice.
  • Experience in integrating complex, cross-organizational processes and information strategies, and/or designing strategic metrics and scorecards
  • Experience with strategic technology planning, execution and policy development/maintenance
  • Experience with data structure; information systems/tools, and related software and data management; data governance, data privacy, and record-keeping policies and practices
  • Experience in finance and financial services
  • Experience in leading cross-functional teams and enterprise-wide programs, operating and influencing effectively across the organization and within complex contexts.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A result-oriented servant leader with excellent communication skills.
  • An independent, creative and objective thinker who is an effective people manager, disciplined, and who strives for a high standard of quality.
  • Can demonstrate our Culture behaviors (Clarity – we challenge constructively, we are transparent; Discipline – we focus on execution, we take ownership, we are inclusive; External focus – we are client centric, and we are risk aware)
  • An entrepreneurial mindset, with a hands-on approach and ability to ‘think outside the box’.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and coach others as well as able to work on own initiative
  • Determination to challenge current practices to bring about innovative ways of working
  • The ability to constructively challenge senior leaders, while maintaining effective relationships
  • The ability to foster a culture of curiosity within the team, with the willingness to experiment within boundaries and continually learn
  • The ability to recognize and deliver excellent customer service
  • Working from a high level, strategic perspective, oversee business processes and continually look to make improvements
  • Working in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual environment across different time zones.
  • Travelling internationally to offices (as needed, but will be limited)

Diversity & Inclusion

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a Financial Institution – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from harnessing distinct perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

Terms and conditions of employment

Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant’s qualifications including the extent of his/her relevant experience and different job related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.

We offer you an interesting position where you work independently and professionally in an ambitious and dynamic organization. Growth and development are important to us, that is why we invest amply in our employees in the form of development and career possibilities. In exchange for your commitment and efforts we offer you an extensive and excellent package of pay and benefits, e.g.:

  • a competitive monthly salary;
  • in addition you receive a fixed 13th month’s salary and holiday allowance in the form of a monthly flexible budget of 16.7% of your monthly salary;
  • good balance between work and private life with at least 27 holiday days;
  • an appropriate commuting allowance;
  • excellent pension scheme and discount on Aegon products.

Mensen leven steeds langer. Bij Aegon zijn we enthousiast over de kansen die dit biedt. Het is daarom onze missie om mensen te helpen het beste uit hun leven te halen voor een lang en gelukkig leven.
Om onze missie te laten slagen, zijn we op zoek naar nieuwsgierige, ambitieuze en empathische medewerkers die zich uit durven spreken en afmaken waar ze aan beginnen. We willen een zo divers mogelijk team met verschillende culturen, achtergronden, geloofsovertuigingen en geaardheden.

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