At HedgeServ, we’re redefining what’s possible in fund administration. With more than $700 billion in assets under administration, we partner with the world’s most forward-thinking investment managers – across private equity, private credit, endowments, hedge funds and more – to deliver seamless, tech-enabled solutions that drive performance.
Our proprietary platform, enhanced by machine learning and robotic process automation, gives clients real-time insights and unmatched control over their operations. Alongside our technology, we offer award-winning service through our team-based approach -- led by a deeply experienced team of industry experts. Our solutions span the full investment lifecycle, including fund accounting, middle office, risk, compliance, tax, and investor services.
We’re a future-focused company, empowering our people through a robust career development framework, clear career trajectories with structured learning paths, training, and progression plans. We invest in leadership development and in our collaborative culture, creating space for talent to grow. Our corporate values – Relationships, Support, Innovation, and Expertise – create a sense of shared purpose and belonging, and we recognize our employees sit at the core of our success. We continue to innovate and evolve through our employees, working together to achieve our shared vision and mission.
HedgeServ supports employees through a variety of offerings, including remote and hybrid working arrangements, and fully paid comprehensive health and well-being benefits. We’ve been recognized as an employer of choice, earning a top 100 workplaces designation.
Founded in 2008, HedgeServ has grown into a global organization with over 2,000 experts across the globe, with offices in the United States, Grand Cayman, Ireland, Poland, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, the Philippines, and Australia. We’ve earned numerous accolades, including Top Overall Administrator, along with #1 rankings for providing alternative asset services in Accounting, Technology, Client Service, Investor Services, Alternative Fund Expertise, Reporting, and Regulatory Expertise.
Job Description:
The Data Engineer supports the Product and Portfolio Support Team in the development, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise-wide Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) processes. This role helps design, build, and support data pipelines that transform information from external vendors and clients into formats suitable for internal applications.
The role also includes developing and maintaining Python-based solutions, including Jupyter notebooks, and supporting the migration of legacy processes into standardized, scalable code.
The position contributes to the transition from legacy operations to modern data platforms and works closely with business, technical, and support teams to maintain critical ETL workflows. It also requires analysing and interpreting data to support operational and business needs.
The role combines operational support with project-based work, including internal initiatives and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include contributing to process documentation, automation solutions, and continuous improvement across data engineering practices.
The position operates within a distributed global team and follows defined service level requirements, including coverage aligned with U.S. business hours.
Job Responsibilities:
Design, build, test, and maintain ETL pipelines using Python and Jupyter notebooks to support data processing requirements.
Transform raw data from external sources into structured formats suitable for internal systems.
Produce and maintain ETL documentation to ensure clarity, consistency, and auditability.
Provide support for incidents and service requests in line with defined service levels, including deploying fixes where required.
Contribute to continuous improvement by applying relevant tools, technologies, and best practices in data engineering.
Translate technical requirements and data issues into structured solutions for internal stakeholders.
Support process automation and the development of data extraction and transformation solutions across business units.
Contribute to internal standards, guidelines, and root cause analysis processes.
Keep up-to-date with industry best practices, tools, and emerging technologies relevant to ETL and data engineering, and apply them to the team’s workflows.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience developing ETL processes or working with data pipelines.
Experience in environments involving data transformation, automation, or software development.
Proficiency in Python, including experience with Jupyter notebooks.
Experience with SQL and Bash scripting.
Knowledge of data processing libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and SciPy.
Advanced Excel skills, including complex formula development.
Ability to interpret XML schemas and work with XML-based processes.
Experience with AWS technologies, including monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Kibana and APM.
Understanding of software engineering principles, including object-oriented programming and design patterns.
Familiarity with agile development, release management, and production deployment processes.
Experience in the financial services industry and some knowledge of financial products is a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
All qualifications are equally important; we are looking for a blend of technical expertise with a proactive, service‑oriented mindset.
Please note that this role requires working during U.S. business hours.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong proficiency in Python.
- Experience with Jupyter notebooks.
- Experience with SQL.
- Experience with Bash.
- Solid knowledge of Pandas.
- Solid knowledge of NumPy.
- Solid knowledge of SciPy.
- Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas.
- Ability to read and interpret XML schemas and XML-based workflows.
- Experience and knowledge using AWS technologies, including Kibana and APM for troubleshooting.
- Deep grasp of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and core software engineering concepts.
- Experience in agile software development, release and change management, and frequent deployments into production.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work during U.S. business hours.
- Experience in the financial services industry and knowledge of financial products.
HedgeServ Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is regarded as a strong element of the package, with medical plans often described as robust relative to other benefits. Comprehensive health and well‑being offerings are prominently featured.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation/PTO and paid holidays are consistently portrayed as above average within the overall package. Time off breadth combines with hybrid or remote options to support work‑life balance.
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Flexible Benefits — Work‑from‑home and flexible hours are emphasized and appear to be widely available. Hybrid arrangements and wellbeing programs are highlighted alongside core benefits.
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What We Do
HedgeServ is a leading global fund administrator with more than $450 billion in assets under administration across all investment vehicles including Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, UCITS, Hybrid Credit Managers, Funds of Funds and Managed Account Platforms. We optimize our clients’ experience using unique proprietary technology coupled with robotic process automation, intuitive digital programs powered by machine learning, and enhanced by an extensive proprietary transaction data set. HedgeServ’s entrepreneurial and innovative spirit cultivates a productive and agile environment enabling its team to anticipate clients’ needs and consistently deliver solutions in real time. Led by the most experienced team of industry experts, HedgeServ with 1,500+ professionals around the globe expertly provides customizable solutions for their clients’ risk, portfolio management, middle office, investor relations, accounting, regulatory, compliance, and tax services. Since its inception in 2008, HedgeServ has received numerous accolades, including Top Overall Administrator and #1 rankings for Fund Accounting, Reporting & Reporting Technology, Client Service, Investor Services, Alternative Fund Expertise, and Regulatory Expertise. HedgeServ is a progressive company with continuously evolving ways of working to ensure a future-focused mindset. Our employees benefit from a robust career development framework and clear learning paths which outline career trajectory, training and progression plans. HedgeServ supports employees through a variety of offerings, including remote and hybrid working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package. HedgeServ was recognized as a Next Gen employer by RippleMatch on its list of 100 top workplaces for Generation Z for 2022. HedgeServ operates 13 offices in the United States, Grand Cayman, Ireland, Poland, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Philippines and Australia. To find out more information about HedgeServ, please visit www.hedgeserv.com
