Manager – Data Management Implementation

Manager Data Management Implementation

Duration: 6 months, extension likely

Target Start: Mid-to-Late September

Location: Remote - US

Type: Full-time or Contract

About Cutter:

At Cutter Associates, we empower the worlds leading asset managers and asset owners with the intelligence they need to stay ahead. For nearly 30 years, and with a global presence, weve combined expert consulting with proprietary research and industry benchmarking to help top-tier investment firms make smarter, faster decisions. Our global team is known for its deep domain expertise, collaborative spirit, and relentless curiosity. As we expand into new markets and capabilities, now is the perfect time to grow your career with a company that values insight, innovation, and impact.

As we expand our reach and deepen our impact, were looking for a Data Management Consultant who thrives in dynamic environments, solves complex challenges with creativity, and brings a team-first mindset. If youre ready to accelerate your career while helping our clients evolve, wed love to connect.

Why Cutter:

At Cutter Associates, we believe people do their best work when theyre trusted, supported, and empowered to thrive - wherever they are.

• Established credibility, entrepreneurial spirit Founded in 1998 and backed by Nomura Research Institute (NRI), we blend the stability of a global research and technology powerhouse with the agility of a small, fast-moving firm.
• Global reach - We partner with leading investment firms across North America, EMEA, and APAC, giving you meaningful exposure and exciting challenges.
• Fully remote, fully connected - Were a remote-first company with a flexible work model and a deeply collaborative culture.
• Growth-focused - From client exposure and internal knowledge groups to tailored learning paths, we invest in your development from day one.
• Performance-driven, people-first - We offer competitive pay, bonuses, profit sharing, and benefits that support your whole self.
• A culture that values people - We take pride in our thoughtful, collaborative, and inclusive environment. Were a team of individuals who care deeply - about our work, our clients, and each other.

Whether youre launching your consulting career or bringing decades of experience, Cutter is a place where you can thrive.

Role and Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced Data Management Implementation Manager to support a clients data platform implementation. This role will work closely with the clients data management team and enterprise architect to define requirements, document the target-state solution, support implementation decisions, and ensure data quality and governance requirements are effectively incorporated into the platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and document business, data, and functional requirements.
• Develop process flows, data pipelines, architecture documentation, and decision-support materials.
• Develop and execute test scripts across the implementation lifecycle.
• Design and build data quality rules and validation logic.
• Support data governance, metadata management, and data cataloging activities.
• Partner with the projects enterprise architect on solution design and implementation.
• Work closely with business, technology, and data management stakeholders throughout the implementation.

Ideal Background

• Experienced consultant with hands-on experience implementing investment data management platforms.

• Experience with BNY Eagle Reference Data Center (RDC), Eagle Data Vault, or comparable platforms such as Arcesium, GoldenSource, Rimes, Markit EDM, SimCorp, or Bloomberg Data Management solutions.

• Strong understanding of reference/master data, investment data pipelines, data quality, metadata, and governance.

• Experience working within or closely alongside an asset manager or institutional investors data management function.

• Ability to translate business and data requirements into clear technical and process documentation.

Benefits at a Glance (for permanent employees):

Our benefits vary slightly by location but are designed to support your health, financial wellness, and life outside of work. Highlights include:

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and profit-sharing opportunity
• 401(k) match (U.S.) or Superannuation contributions (Australia)
• A generous paid time off package that includes vacation days, sick leave, company holidays, and time off for volunteering
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (U.S.), or regionally competitive coverage (U.K. and Australia)
• Long-term disability and life insurance fully paid by the company (U.S.)
• Flexible work model - fully remote with optional access to co-working spaces or offices
• Global collaboration and travel opportunities across North America, EMEA, and APAC.