Data Analyst

Job Description Asset Reference Data Services is aligned to the Corporate Investment Bank and provides reference data services to the entire firm for instrument and pricing. The organization’s objectives are to explain the path that critical data follows, improve data quality, reduce ambiguity and inconsistent terminology, enhance transparency, rationalize the number of replicated data assets, and improve firm wide-sharing of information and best practices. ARDS strives create firm wide standards that drive consistent data management of vendor data supporting instrument reference data and daily asset pricing. The organization is improving automation and looking to implement a client service focus. Within the Reference Data Operations space, the Data Management Oversight team is primarily responsible for maintaining fixed income and equity asset and pricing data in our core Global Security Master Data system for the front and middle office investment groups. The team is responsible for ensuring asset data quality for all intra-firm data subscribers, including front office and back office systems and timeliness of updates to asset data to ensure compliance checks and trades are executed with minimal issues. In addition, the group is responsible for the identification and resolution of escalated issues identified by traders and portfolio managers that occur within Security Master Data and pricing functions, implementing daily controls based on process enhancements, and partnership w/ technology to create a streamlined strategic global data process flow through increased efficiencies and process improvements. The role requires a great deal of communication with many internal clients, such as the Fund Services Client pricing team, NAV Valuation teams, on-boarding teams, as well Technology multiple platforms. Candidates will be expected to work closely with operations counterparts in these regions on a day to day basis. Eligible candidates for this role should have a strong background in various security types ranging from Fixed Income bonds to Equity Options. This person will be expected to learn a large number of internal systems, how they interact and impact our overall process. They should be able to trouble shoot issues by interacting with various operations and technology teams globally and be able to resolve issues with short term and long term solutions through technological and / or procedural enhancements. The ability to articulate and communicate issues and solutions to fellow team members, senior management and internal clients will be a key function as well. Also, they should be able to create and present updates to larger audiences including senior management. This person should be able to prioritize work appropriately and independently as well as act with a sense of urgency to deliver accurate and timely results. The ARDS group has access to firm wide training available to improve skills and learn new capabilities. There is opportunity to learn about new automation tools and take ownership of processes to improve capacity, efficiency and control. Roles and Responsibilities • Daily data reference & validation of all investment types. • Analyze instrument exceptions on a daily basis. • Review of Corporate Action confirmation to ensure validated data are published accurately • Complete all daily, monthly, and ad-hoc tasks and reporting as required accurately and to deadline. • Resolve client queries • Understand the effect that changes in securities and other data elements have on the market value of an account and be sensitive to these changes • Investigation of pricing inquiries from business partners • Communication with vendors, as needed • Other tasks/ projects related to reference data as assigned by manager • Identifying control gaps and quality deficiencies and look to implement tactical and strategic solutions to prevent re-occurrence • Support audit requests through evidence retrieval and review support • Provide regular updates on projects and metrics to Senior Management. Typical Day Includes: • Handling requests and investigations • Reviewing daily reports • Managing exceptions from our primary instrument system for various asset classes (Stocks, Indexes, ETFs, Futures, Options, Rights, Warrants) • Processing corporate actions • Reviewing and responding to emails Qualifications • Bachelor degree with preference in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or related field. • 1-3 years of industry experience • Knowledge of financial instruments and desire to learn new instruments and financial techniques • Knowledge of industry activities, particularly corporate actions, index tracking and stock markets and fixed income products • Moderate to advanced knowledge of Bloomberg terminals and products • Ability to trouble shoot exceptions/ issues quickly to avoid market exposure • Strong analytical/ problem solving skills and attention to detail. • Ability to use creative thinking to identify solutions for complex processes and/ or issues • Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work in a team and work accurately and under pressure to meet deadlines • Ability to work in deadline oriented and controlled environment • Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to rapidly changing business and technology needs • The role holder will be required to operate flexible working hours to cover early starts and/or late finishes as demanded by the business • Must be able to take ownership of initiatives and drive them to completion with little or no guidance • MS Excel skills, including pivot tables and v-look ups • Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate within a team environment and interact across departments • Demonstrate customer focus and follow-up skills • Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast paced environment Top Qualities We’re Looking For: • Strong problem-solving skills • Flexible schedule and knowledge of the stock market • Pleasant, positive, and friendly attitude • Some technology skills or a willingness to learn Disqualifiers: • Limited flexibility, as some weekend work may be required Preferred Experience: • Knowledge of the finance industry would be a strong asset on a resume