Sr. Lead, Alternatives Data Operations

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Lead, Alternatives Data Operations based in India.

This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and scale a critical data operations function within a fast-growing financial technology environment. You will oversee the processes that ensure high-quality alternatives data is extracted, validated, and delivered efficiently to support investment workflows. The role combines operational strategy, people leadership, data quality management, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will lead a team responsible for human-in-the-loop data validation while driving automation and scalability across operations. Working closely with product, engineering, and client-facing teams, you will influence solutions that improve client outcomes and platform performance. This is an opportunity for an experienced operations leader to make a measurable impact on the future of investment data management.

Accountabilities:: The Sr. Lead, Alternatives Data Operations will own the operational strategy, team performance, and continuous improvement of alternatives data workflows. This role requires strong leadership, analytical thinking, and the ability to build scalable processes that support accurate and timely data delivery.

Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for alternatives and market data operations aligned with business objectives and growth priorities.

Lead and scale a high-performing operations team through hiring, onboarding, mentoring, coaching, and career development initiatives.

Establish and monitor operational KPIs focused on data quality, processing efficiency, scalability, resource utilization, and client satisfaction.

Manage service-level agreements (SLAs), ensuring accurate and timely delivery of alternatives data to internal and external stakeholders.

Drive automation and workflow optimization initiatives to reduce manual processes and improve operational capacity.

Build and maintain operational processes, controls, documentation, and playbooks to ensure consistency and scalability.

Partner with Product, Engineering, Client Solutions, and other teams to implement tools, processes, and improvements that enhance data operations.

Identify operational challenges, manage escalations, and provide solutions that improve performance and stakeholder alignment.

Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and results-oriented team culture while encouraging innovation and continuous learning.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced data operations leader with a strong background in financial services, alternatives data, and operational transformation. You should combine technical understanding, leadership capability, and a passion for building efficient, scalable teams.

10+ years of experience in data operations, data management, financial technology, wealth technology, or related fields.

Proven experience leading teams in a senior operational or management capacity.

Strong expertise in alternatives data, including private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and private credit data workflows.

Experience with market data operations such as equities, fixed income, derivatives, pricing, or corporate actions is a plus.

Demonstrated success in improving data quality, operational efficiency, and scalable processes.

Experience implementing automation, workflow optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives using modern technologies.

Strong project management, analytical, and change management skills.

Experience managing global teams and collaborating across regions and functions.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with confidence engaging clients, partners, and internal teams.

Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and operational ownership.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package based on experience, skills, and market conditions.

Opportunity to lead a high-impact data operations function within a global financial technology environment.

Exposure to innovative technologies, automation initiatives, and AI-driven data solutions.

Career growth opportunities through leadership, learning, and professional development.

Collaborative culture focused on ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Inclusive workplace environment that values diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Supportive team culture with opportunities to work cross-functionally with global stakeholders.

Reasonable accommodations provided throughout the hiring and employment process where required.

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