Junior Data Officer

Permanent
Location: Edinburgh
Closing date: 18 September 2026

Aegon Asset Management is a leading global investor, our employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We advise on assets for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we want Aegon Asset Management to be a place where they can bring their authentic self to work and do all they can to deliver on our strategic promises to our customers.

We help people live their best lives. We help them with the big stuff, for the moments that matter.

We're looking for a Junior Data Officer to join our team in Edinburgh. The Junior Data Officer supports the organisation in improving how data is managed, understood, and used. The role focuses on data governance, data quality, and data privacy, providing an excellent opportunity to build knowledge and experience across all three areas. 

Working alongside experienced Data Officers and business stakeholders, you will support the maintenance of data catalogues and documentation, support assessments and monitoring activities, assist with regulatory and compliance requirements, and contribute to projects that improve the way data is managed across the organisation. 

This role is designed for someone who is eager to learn and develop specialist knowledge across Data Office disciplines. You do not need to be an expert, as training and mentoring will be provided by the team. We are looking for someone who is curious, motivated, and enjoys solving problems, building relationships, and working with others to deliver practical improvements. Strong communication skills, a willingness to learn, and an interest in data and the asset management industry are the most important qualities we’re looking for. 

Key Responsibilities for the role include:

  • Develop and improve governance: Support the creation and refinement of practical data governance policies, frameworks, and procedures that are easy to understand and implement. 

  • Promote ownership and stewardship: Clarify accountability for data assets, encouraging responsible management and trust in data across the organisation. 

  • Engage with stakeholders: Build strong relationships across business functions to understand data needs, challenges, and opportunities, work hands-on to deliver real business value. 

  • Data Culture: Promote a data-driven culture through training, communication, and support to boost data literacy and awareness. 

  • Implement cataloguing and lineage: Drive the adoption of tools and practices that document, track, and make priority datasets easily discoverable, supporting transparency and compliance. 

  • Champion data quality: Support teams to implement practical data quality controls and embed effective processes for managing, escalating, tracking, and reporting data quality issues across the business. 

  • Manage privacy risks: Oversee the handling of personal and sensitive data, ensuring compliance with company policy and privacy regulations. 

  • Oversee compliance and risk: Monitor adherence to data regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), proactively identify risks, and act as a contact for audits and regulatory reviews. 

  • Support change management: Guide the adoption of new data policies, tools, and processes, ensuring smooth integration into business operations. 

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

  • Ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders.

  • Good communication skills as you will be translating complex data concepts to non-technical audiences. 

  • Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to solving data challenges. 

  • Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices. 

It would also be beneficial to have:

  • Asset management industry knowledge. 

  • Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and / or data privacy. 

  • Understanding of how data could support business. 

What's in it for you?

  • A competitive salary, depending on the experience you can bring

  • A non-contributory pension between 9%-13%

  • A discretionary bonus, depending on personal and company performance

  • 27 days leave per year (plus bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time)

We also offer private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave and a variety of lifestyle benefits to help our staff live their best lives, including retail discount vouchers, cycle2work scheme, subsidised restaurant and online GP appointments.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognise that delivering excellent client outcomes, comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

We are open to considering flexible working practices. Please talk to us about what this means for you.

We serve a diverse, ever-changing world. It's tough, but we work tirelessly to leave things better than we find them. If that sounds like the sort of place you'd like to work, hit the "Apply" button.

The legal bits

We'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing satisfactory references.