06 Oct
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Challenger
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Sydney
Job Description
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Fidante are one of Australia’s largest active investors, offering compelling strategies across equities, fixed income, and alternative assets, via partnerships with leading investment teams. Fidante is a multi-boutique investment manager, wholly owned by Challenger Limited an ASX-listed investment management firm managing $128 billion in assets (as at 31 March 2026).
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We achieve our goals by providing a work environment where people from diverse backgrounds, with a range of skills and experiences can contribute and succeed.
Manager, Data Management & Platform Support - Fidante Own the Data That Powers Investment Decision-Making n
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Fidante is entering a significant new chapter, with the implementation of Charles River and State Street Alpha reshaping how investment teams, operations and service providers work together.
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As part of this transformation, we’re building the team that will support, evolve and ultimately own the new operating environment long after implementation is complete.
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This role offers the opportunity to become a key custodian of investment data, platform governance and operational integrity across the business
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This role is available for an initial period of 12 Months
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About the role
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As Manager, Data Management & Platform Support, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the quality, integrity and availability of critical investment data used across multiple investment teams and affiliates.
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You’ll work closely with Portfolio Managers, Operations, Technology teams, State Street and external vendors, becoming the central point of ownership for investment data services and platform support.
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This is a highly visible role sitting at the intersection of investment operations, front-office workflows, data management and platform governance.
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Key responsibilities
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Support the administration and governance of investment data and platform services, including portfolio start of day processes
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Act as the primary contact for data quality issues, exceptions and operational issues
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Manage security master and reference data processes
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Support Alpha Data Platform, Charles River and related systems
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Coordinate onboarding of securities, portfolios, benchmarks and market data sources
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Monitor and improve data quality controls
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Partner with State Street and vendors to resolve platform and data issues
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Support platform enhancements, upgrades and change initiatives
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Coordinate testing and implementation of new functionality and system changes
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What we’re looking for
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We’re looking for someone who understands the critical role that data plays within an investment management environment and can confidently operate across front office, operations, technology and external service providers.
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You’ll have strong experience in investment operations, investment data management, security master administration or investment platform support within a funds management or asset management environment.
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As well as,
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Strong understanding of investment instruments, portfolio workflows and investment data flows across the investment lifecycle
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It’s essential that you have hands‑on experience with Charles River and a solid understanding of how investment data flows through front‑office and operational processes
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Proven experience managing data quality issues, operational issues and exception‑based processes
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The ability to engage effectively with Portfolio Managers, Investment Operations teams and other front‑office stakeholders to resolve complex data and platform issues
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Strong stakeholder management and problem‑solving skills, with the confidence to coordinate outcomes across business, technology and third‑party providers
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A naturally inquisitive mindset and a passion for improving data quality, controls and platform effectiveness
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Why join?
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This is a genuine chance to become one of the long-term owners of a modern investment platform environment, working directly with front‑office stakeholders while helping shape the future operating model of the business.
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We value inclusion and diversity of thought, promote flexible working practices so our people can integrate their work and personal lives, and are proud to be a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
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We believe in bringing your authentic self and a belonging in our culture. We are prideful in participating in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) as a national benchmark on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion and best practice in Australia. We offer the prospect for a broad career experience and value people who are inquisitive and rigorous and are driven to make a difference.
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Job type:
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Max Term (Fixed Term)
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Posting Close Date :
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25/09/2026
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📌 Manager, Data Management & Platform Support - Fidante (12 Month MTC) (Sydney)
🏢 Challenger
📍 Sydney