Data Operations Specialist

Salary: £52,000 - 56,000 per year

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree, 2.1 classification or higher
• 3–6 years of relevant industry experience, with a strong preference for data operations, research, financial services operations, or similar roles
• Advanced financial and/or technical skillset, with the ability to navigate complex datasets and systems
• Proven ability to operate independently and lead initiatives end-to-end
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in operations, investment banking, accounting, consulting, data-focused roles, and/or process improvement projects strongly preferred

Responsibilities:

• Own and optimize our Data Operations pipelines, with deep expertise in cleansing and maintaining corporate structures and company data
• Establish best practices and standards for ongoing data management
• Serve as the escalation point for complex or high-impact data issues
• Lead root cause analysis, post-mortems, and the design of long-term preventative solutions to reduce operational risk
• Act as a subject-matter expert in company-level data and data flows across the firm
• Proactively leverage this knowledge to answer complex internal questions, mentor junior team members, and influence data-related decision-making
• Architect and drive advanced automation initiatives across Data Operations, including workflow optimization, system enhancements, data validation frameworks, monitoring solutions, and enterprise reporting
• Partner closely with Banker Success, Product, Engineering, and other stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable operational and technical solutions
• Influence prioritization and ensure alignment across teams
• Identify gaps and opportunities across the data ecosystem
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve data reliability, efficiency, and scalability, contributing to the long-term data strategy of the firm
• Provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship to Analysts and Interns
• Contribute to user onboarding, documentation, and the continuous improvement of team capabilities
• Manage legacy processes as needed

Technologies:

• Architect
• Incident Management

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We are Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), a leading global investment bank delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. We bring deep industry expertise, broad international reach, and a partnership approach rooted in trust, providing integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. This full-time role is based in London, UK and sits within our Data Strategy Group, where the Data Operations Specialist serves as a senior individual contributor helping advance enterprise-wide data standards, processes, and controls.

last updated 36 week of 2026