Team Leader Rates Data

Location

Pune

Business Area

Data

Ref #

10051606

Description & Requirements

Bloomberg runs on data. Our products are fueled by powerful information. We combine data and context to paint the whole picture for our clients, around the clock - from around the world. In Data, we are responsible for delivering this data, news and analytics through innovative technology - quickly and accurately. We apply problem-solving skills to identify innovative workflow efficiencies, and we implement technology solutions to enhance our systems, products and processes.

Our Team

The Rates Data team sits at the core of our Fixed Income Data business, responsible for building and evolving datasets across Sovereigns, Local Governments, Money Markets, and Municipal Fundamentals. These datasets underpin how clients discover, analyze, and act on information across global rates markets.

As we continue to our coverage, the team is focused on growing into new and emerging areas, enhancing the depth and quality of our data to meet evolving client needs. We partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Fixed Income subject matter experts across the globe to deliver scalable, high-impact data solutions that help clients navigate increasingly complex global markets with confidence.

What’s the role?

The Rates Data Team is looking for a driven Team Leader to help build and scale our coverage across Sovereigns, Local Governments, Money Markets, and Municipal Fundamentals. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team in an expanding market, where you’ll play a key role in shaping our data strategy, processes, and product evolution.

You’ll lead a team of data professionals to deliver high-quality, client-ready data while establishing best practices and driving innovation. Success will rely on strong leadership, execution, and close collaboration with Engineering, Product, and key partners.

We’ll Trust You To

Lead, attract, and develop a high-performing team of data professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous feedback, and growth

Translate business and product requirements into a clear data modelling vision that supports interoperability across datasets and platforms, while advocating best practices to stakeholders

Design, implement, and evolve data models, taxonomies, and metadata frameworks (including ontologies and controlled vocabularies) to support scalable, multi-domain data products

Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and SMEs to build robust, future-proof data solutions that balance technical feasibility with evolving client needs

Establish and drive data governance, quality standards, and control frameworks—leveraging client-focused metrics, process transparency, and adherence to modelling best practices (e.g., FAIR principles)

Build and scale efficient data workflows, including ETL processes and automation, to improve reliability, observability, and time-to-delivery

Ensure data consistently meets or exceeds SLAs, supporting high-quality client outcomes and operational excellence

Develop deep subject matter and technical expertise within the team, staying aligned with industry trends to proactively identify gaps and innovation opportunities

Collaborate with global counterparts to standardize workflows and ensure consistency in data quality across regions and products

Provide hands-on technical leadership through participation in design discussions, code reviews, and strategic decision-making, while clearly communicating priorities and influencing stakeholders across the organization

You’ll Need To Have

3+ years of leadership experience, with the ability to develop and guide high-performing teams

Solid understanding of fixed income markets, with broad exposure to global financial markets

Demonstrated experience in data management, including data engineering, data quality, or data modeling

Hands-on experience working with data tools such as Python, SQL, and/or visualization platforms in a production environment

Proven experience building and managing ETL pipelines and working with large, complex datasets

Technical proficiency to lead and partner effectively with Data Engineers, ensuring high standards in production delivery

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail

Fluency in written and spoken English, with strong communication skills across technical and business stakeholders

Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across a global, distributed organization

Ability to operate both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Strategic mindset, with the ability to align team priorities to business goals and deliver measurable impact

We’d Love To See

Familiarity with semantic technologies, ontologies, or structured data frameworks

Understanding of data governance principles and metadata management

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Strong stakeholder awareness, with the ability to anticipate team and client needs

If This Sounds Like You

Apply and we will revert on the next steps

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