Junior Data Engineer - Fulcrum

You will join as part of the Investment20/20 programme.

Fulcrum is a highly innovative, independent asset manager with a broad range of investment capabilities. We are driven to provide our clients with balance for their investments in an ever-changing world. We are based in London, with a presence in Europe, New York and Japan. We are a firm of around 100 people.

What we believe in

Our values of INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY & SUSTAINABILITY guide us. They influence us every day in terms of the way we work, how we interact both with each other, and the relationships we build with our clients. The foundation of our values is built on a commitment to having a positive impact on each other and the world around us. We want everyone to feel they are integral part of our mission, to contribute in their own unique way and to enjoy their work.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to start their career and join our Data team.

What we offer you:

We care about your financial, physical and emotional well-being, and have created a generous and comprehensive, yet adaptable benefits offering for all employees. This includes subsidised lunches, a competitive pension plan, hybrid and adaptable working practices, private GP and healthcare, professional development options, clubs and wellness activities during working hours, and accommodating support for working parents.

The Team

This role will be part of Fulcrum’s Data team, which oversees the end-to-end management of a distributed system designed to automate data storage across the firm. This system is built in Python, but cloud infrastructure and the Airflow scheduling service are integral elements. Additionally, the team manages the firm’s database instances and data website, which are crucial for reporting and graph outputs

Programme information

You will join as part of the Investment20/20 programme and you will have opportunities to meet and network with over 250 trainees across the industry and participate in socials and insight events.

This is a permanent role with a competitive salary. There will be commercially relevant training and continuous support throughout your entire career journey, including continued professional development. We offer an extensive benefits package, adaptable working practices and the opportunity to be part of a fun team who have regular social and wellbeing activities. You will receive 25 days annual leave. This role is based in London.

Responsibilities

• Lifecycle Management: Monitor and support the entire lifecycle of data systems, addressing errors and enhancing functionality as needed.
• Code Contribution: Independently contribute to code repositories, documentation, and workflows involving multiple teams.
• Database Management: Design database schemas, write efficient queries, and optimize database performance.
• API (Application Programming Interface) Services Deployment: Manage the setup and deployment of API services, both on-premises and in the cloud.
• Web Development: Assist in enhancing front-end and back-end functionalities for the Fulcrum data website, which is built using TypeScript.
• AWS Infrastructure: Build new AWS infrastructure components (like EC2, ECS, S3, Lambda) using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Data Provider Management: Liaise with data providers for acquiring new data and completing data reporting.

Skills and requirements

We are looking for an enthusiastic graduate, with a passion for coding, particularly in Python and keen to build a career in data analysis within the asset management industry. If that describes you and you have the following attributes, we are interested in hearing from you:

• Enjoy problem-solving and interpreting data.
• Demonstratable project experience in Python.
• Working knowledge of AWS, Airflow and Docker.
• Working knowledge of web server configuration and deployment.
• Knowledge of database design, data lakes and data warehouses.
• A can do attitude and willingness to get stuck into any and all projects and tasks.
• Beneficial, though not essential – knowledge of MATLAB / R.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of the employment.

Please apply with your CV. Save you application as a single, named PDF . Please send your application by midnight on 28th November 2024 with the subject line "Junior Data Engineer application” .

All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply early.

If you have any further questions, please email or visit our website for more details.

Please let the recruitment team know if you have a disability, condition or difference that may require us to make adaptations.

To encourage inclusivity in the investment industry, Fulcrum are proud to be part of The Diversity Project, which aims to achieve diversity across gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, age and disability. Fulcrum strives to ensure that opportunities to work and develop at the firm are open to all. Fulcrum are committed to conscious inclusion that facilitates a culture of belonging. We believe the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better the firm becomes.