Senior Data Analytics Reporting Analyst - Investment Consultancy & Oversight and Multi-Manager Solutions

About Our Company

Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.

We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a Columbia Threadneedle Investments global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses — Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.

Job Description

The Data Engineering team serves as a core member of the quantitative and data infrastructure supporting the Investment Consultancy & Oversight and Multi-Manager Solutions businesses. This role is responsible for data sourcing, validation, analytical development, and reporting production in direct partnership with the Coverage Analysts and Investment Strategy and Research team as well as the investment professionals within the Multi-Manager Solutions business. The team builds and maintains the models, tools, dashboards, and reporting capabilities that enable both businesses to conduct rigorous investment oversight, deliver high-quality research, and support portfolio construction and manager selection activities.

The role requires an entrepreneurial mindset. The Senior Data, Analytics & Reporting Analyst is expected proactively identify opportunities to improve analytical capabilities and bring forward ideas that enhance the efficiency and impact of the team's output. Success in this role depends on technical proficiency, problem-solving and developing an innovative team that can deliver state-of-the-art technologies to continuously improve investment outcomes.

Partnership with Coverage Analysts, Investment Strategy and Research, and Multi-Manager Solutions

Work in close, ongoing collaboration with the Coverage Analysts and Investment Strategy and Research team, as well as the investment professionals within Multi-Manager Solutions, to understand their analytical needs and translate those needs into effective data solutions, models, and reporting. Participate in research discussions and project planning to ensure that data and analytical capabilities are aligned with the priorities of both Investment Consultancy & Oversight and Multi-Manager Solutions. Proactively identify gaps in existing tools or data coverage and propose solutions that enhance the teams' ability to generate insights and support investment decision-making.

Data Management & Quality

Source, validate, and maintain investment data across multiple platforms and databases to support all investment oversight, research, and multi-manager activities. Ensure data quality, consistency, and accessibility for the Coverage Analysts, Investment Strategy & Research team, Multi-Manager Solutions team, and broader stakeholders. Partner with Enterprise Technology and vendor teams to resolve data issues and enhance data infrastructure. Manage data feeds and relationships with key data providers including Bloomberg, FactSet, Morningstar, and Aladdin.

Quantitative Development & Analytical Tools

Build, maintain, and enhance quantitative models, analytical tools, and performance attribution systems used across Investment Consultancy & Oversight and Multi-Manager Solutions. Develop automated solutions that improve the efficiency and accuracy of recurring analytical workflows. Support backtesting, scenario analysis, and factor-based research efforts in coordination with the Investment Strategy & Research team and Multi-Manager Solutions investment professionals. Apply sound model governance practices including documentation, version control, and validation protocols.

Reporting & Dashboard Development

Continuously evaluate reporting processes for opportunities to improve clarity, efficiency, and automation. Produce regular and ad-hoc reports for investment teams, senior management, and oversight committees across both businesses, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of performance reports, risk metrics, and strategy dashboards. Design and maintain dashboard capabilities that provide Coverage Analysts, Investment Strategy and Research Analysts, and Multi-Manager Solutions professionals with ready access to the data and visualizations they need.

Process Improvement & Innovation

The core function is to drive efficiency improvements through automation, process optimization, and the adoption of new technologies and methodologies. Identify opportunities to leverage emerging capabilities including artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the team's analytical infrastructure. Support new product development and market research effor