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The Chronograph Subject Matter Expert (SME) is the primary owner of the Chronograph platform within the organisation. This role is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of private markets portfolio data management — from data ingestion and validation to performance analytics, reconciliation reporting, and downstream delivery. The SME ensures the integrity and accuracy of all portfolio data within Chronograph, drives process optimisation and automation, and serves as the internal expert for all Chronograph workflows, integrations, and data governance requirements. The role works closely with portfolio analytics, investor relations, operations, and technology teams to deliver timely and accurate investment reporting at scale.Key Responsibilities1. Portfolio Data Ingestion & ManagementOversee the ingestion of investment data from GP portals, fund administrators, data aggregators, and internal systems into the Chronograph platformConfigure and maintain data ingestion pipelines for capital contributions, distributions, NAV statements, quarterly financial reports, operating metrics, and commitment schedulesMonitor data feed health, ingestion success rates, and failure alerts on a daily basis to ensure continuous and accurate data flowManage data source configurations and mapping rules to accommodate new fund structures, GP reporting formats, and data format changesCoordinate with GPs and fund administrators to resolve data delivery issues, missing documents, or reporting discrepancies2. Data Validation & Quality ControlSupervise data validation processes for investment data fields including contributions, distributions, NAV movements, TVPI, IRR, DPI, and operating metricsDefine and maintain validation rules and tolerance thresholds for each data type, fund, and asset class within ChronographPerform cross-period validation checks to detect anomalies, restatements, or data inconsistencies across reporting periodsIdentify and resolve data quality issues including incorrect mappings, OCR errors from document extraction, and misclassified transactionsMaintain data quality logs and generate periodic accuracy scorecards to track validation performance across the portfolio3. Performance Analytics & ReportingProduce and review portfolio performance reports including IRR, MOIC, TVPI, DPI, RVPI, and PME calculations at fund, vintage, and asset class levelsManage the generation of quarterly investor reports, capital account statements, and performance attribution analyses through ChronographEnsure reporting outputs are accurate, consistent, and aligned with ILPA, GIPS, and internal reporting standardsSupport investor relations and portfolio management teams with ad-hoc performance analytics and data extractsDevelop and maintain reusable report templates and dashboard configurations within Chronograph for recurring reporting requirements4. Database Connectivity & System IntegrationConfigure and manage Chronograph’s integration with downstream data warehouses, portfolio management systems, and reporting platforms (SQL Server, Snowflake, or equivalent)Develop and maintain data pipeline mappings between Chronograph fields and target system schemas across connected platformsMonitor data delivery workflows to ensure timely and accurate transfer of portfolio data to analytics, accounting, and reporting systemsTroubleshoot integration failures, API errors, schema mismatches, and data sync issues between Chronograph and connected platformsWork with technology teams to maintain and enhance integration configurations as system architectures evolve5. Reconciliation & Exception ManagementGenerate and review reconciliation reports comparing Chronograph portfolio data against fund accounting records, custodian statements, and GP-reported figuresPerform position-level reconciliation of capital contributions, distributions, NAV balances, and unfunded commitments across the fund portfolioProduce exception reports highlighting discrepancies between GP-reported data, fund administrator records, and internally held investment dataManage the end-to-end exception workflow — identify, triage, investigate, and resolve data failures or reporting discrepanciesMaintain an exception log with root cause analysis and corrective action documentation, and track resolution within agreed SLA windows6. Process Automation & OptimisationIdentify manual touchpoints in the portfolio data operations workflow and design automation solutions using Chronograph’s workflow and rules engineBuild automated validation rules, data enrichment workflows, and exception flagging logic to reduce manual processing effortDevelop reusable data templates for recurring GP and fund administrator reporting formats to accelerate new fund onboardingsPropose and implement workflow improvements to increase straight-through processing (STP) rates and reduce data latencyTrack and report on automation efficiency metrics including STP rate, manual intervention rate, data processing time, and exception volume7. Fund Onboarding & Platform AdministrationLead onboarding of new funds, GPs, and investment structures onto the Chronograph platform including data mapping, template configuration, and delivery rule setupConfigure fund profiles, asset class hierarchies, data field mappings, performance calculation methodologies, and reporting templates for each mandateMaintain platform user access, role-based permissions, and audit logs in compliance with information security and data governance policiesAct as primary liaison with the Chronograph vendor for platform updates, feature releases, new module implementations, and technical supportManage platform change management processes including testing, documentation, and communication for new releases or configuration changes8. Stakeholder Collaboration & TrainingAct as the internal Chronograph SME for portfolio analytics, investor relations, operations, finance, and compliance teamsProvide training and onboarding support for new users of the Chronograph platform across investment and operations functionsDocument standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all Chronograph workflows and maintain a comprehensive knowledge baseParticipate in cross-functional projects involving data modernisation, reporting automation, and investment technology upgradesContribute to data governance initiatives by defining data standards, lineage requirements, and quality controls for private markets data