Money2020 - Fintech Data QA & Data Vendor Manager

at  Ascential

We’re looking for a Fintech Data QA & Data Vendor Manager to join our team in London as part of our Product Development function.
Your Role: At TwentyFold powered by Money2020 you will play a pivotal role in the further development of Money 2020’s Fintech Intelligence Platform. You will be managing our data vendors and deal with day to day data enquiries from the team and sometimes the wider organisation. You will be joining a team that likes to roll up their sleeves and make things happen.
Key Responsibilities

Data Management Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality and timeliness of data sources that go into Twentyfold by working with internal data teams and 3rd party data suppliers
• Manage relationships with existing 3rd party data suppliers; contracts management, workflow enablement, and running continuous improvement initiatives to improve data quality and data flow effectiveness
• Act as business lead to Twentyfold technology, data architecture, and development teams to innovate Twentyfold’s use of data.

Fintech Research and Data Innovation

• Continuously scan the data provider landscape to look for new/better sources of data to grow the Twentyfold product and ensure Twentyfold maintains a strong competitive position. Lead the development and implementation of a long-term data acquisition strategy for the product
• Continuously monitor and research the Fintech Ecosystem to improve the Twentyfold data set and to build depth to the data, including ownership over Twentyfold’s Fintech classification and taxonomy methodologies and processes.

Business Partner to M20/20

• Serve as the interface between Twentyfold and M20/20 to ensure that Twentyfold is is turning data from M20/20’s Shows and other event activities into valuable insight (including working with Startup Community Lead and M20/20 data team)
• Support M20/20’s Networking strategy and capabilities development
• Work with the M20/20 Content team to get editorial content produced and published onto Twentyfold

Your Experience

• Experience in data engineering or data analyst is not essential.
• Comfortable working with data, data vendors
• Strong desire to implement processes.
• You’re joining a startup within a larger organisation meaning we get things done quickly and we are looking for someone who can roll up their sleeves if and when this is needed.

If you don’t meet every single requirement, we’d still encourage you to apply. At Money20/20, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role we would still like you to apply.
Who are we?
Money20/20 is the world’s leading premium content, sales and networking platform for the global money ecosystem.
From in depth analytics to inspirational speakers, our world-class insight and networking opportunities help our customers stay ahead – powering strategies and switching mindsets.
The future promises a faster, smoother, more connected money ecosystem. Money20/20 promises the clearest, sharpest vision of what’s next. Find out more at
money2020.com
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As part of this journey we have recently launched a very exciting digital product, Twentyfold. Twentyfold has been designed to help fintech investors, partners, and advisors map and research the fintech ecosystem. Access to this product is on a subscription basis and unlocks access to game-changing intelligence on the entire fintech startup community, making it easier and faster to find the right start-up investment opportunities. Twentyfold is the widest and deepest repository of Fintech startups with 80k companies profiled.
Money20/20 is part of Ascential plc. Ascential takes the world’s leading brands to the heart of what’s next for their industries. We do this through our events, intelligence products and advisory services. Our 700 people serve a global customer base from more than 100 countries in the large and growing Marketing and Financial Technology sectors. Ascential plc is listed on London Stock Exchange
Why Choose Us?
Two divisions. Three continents. One great culture.
We strive for the highest standards in everything we do. But that’s not just for our customers. We want working for Ascential to be the best career move you’ve ever made.
Ascential is a people-powered company, and we’re committed to supporting each and every one of them. We publish an annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report that sets out our goals, commitments and progress so far. We invest in Employee Groups, empowering them to run educational events, support charities that they’re passionate about, and share experiences with colleagues. These groups include Able to Thrive, Ascential Pride, Black in Business and Empower Women’s Network. And our inclusive recruitment practices and early talent programmes help us to bring curious, passionate people from every walk of life into our team.
We’re committed to ensuring that the impact of our business on our environment - and the communities we operate in - is a positive one. That means making sure that each event we run is the most sustainable it’s ever been. We also default all of our pension plans to ESG options, so that our people’s savings are invested in ways that help rather than hinder our planet.
Helping people to connect and drive progress isn’t a business-only goal. We know that the world is a better place when we all lead with heart, supporting charitable causes that make a difference. We provide opportunities to give back through Volunteer Days, our Employee Groups and our charity partner, The Prince’s Trust.
We value output, not hours. Most of our roles ask for 1-2 days a week in your nearest office. But if that’s not possible for you, let’s talk. Flexible work conversations are actively encouraged here, and always will be.

Only you know what’s most important to you. That’s why we offer benefits packages that you can tailor to your needs. These include:

• 25 days of holiday per year - with an option to buy/ sell upto 5 days
• Pension, Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Flexible benefits platform with options including Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Critical Illness and the Ascential Shares Scheme
• Employee assistance programme, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
• Volunteering opportunities and charitable giving options
• Great learning and development opportunities.

We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing, so if you require any reasonable adjustments that would make you more comfortable during the process, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you.
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• Ensure the quality and timeliness of data sources that go into Twentyfold by working with internal data teams and 3rd party data suppliers
• Manage relationships with existing 3rd party data suppliers; contracts management, workflow enablement, and running continuous improvement initiatives to improve data quality and data flow effectiveness
• Act as business lead to Twentyfold technology, data architecture, and development teams to innovate Twentyfold’s use of data