Data & Recon Team Lead (Reference Data Focus)

About this role

Job Summary

Clearwater Analytics is hiring a Data & Reconciliation Team Lead to drive data accuracy, operational performance, and team execution across our platform. This role leads a team responsible for delivering timely, high-quality investment data, with a strong focus on reference data integrity (security master, pricing, market data, corporate actions).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 5–10, driving performance against KPIs

• Oversee reconciliation across 2–3 markets and ensure data accuracy and completeness

• Own and resolve complex reference data discrepancies across multiple data sources

• Monitor team output (including client communications) to ensure quality and timeliness

• Partner with custodians, asset managers, and internal teams to resolve data issues

• Identify and implement process improvements, including automation and auto-recon enhancements

• Lead 1–2 strategic initiatives annually aligned with business priorities

Qualifications

• 7+ years in investment operations, reconciliation, or data management

• 5+ years leading operational teams

• Strong reference data experience required

• Proven ability to solve complex data issues and improve processes at scale

• Data-driven mindset with strong communication and leadership skills

What You’ll Bring

• Hands-on leadership with a focus on team development and accountability

• Ownership mindset around data quality and client outcomes

• Ability to operate both strategically and in the details