Data Analyst – Reference Data
Job Identification Number: 789
Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Direct Hire
Job Category: Financial Services
Qualified candidates, please attach resume when applying.
Large global alternative asset manager seeks a Data Analyst within its Data Strategy Operations division. The candidate should have qualities to understand the operations groups' internal applications (Security Master, Front End Platform, Accounting System, and Reporting Tool). A good understanding on the synchronization and workflow of the different applications used within the operations group day to day is a must. Due to the volatile nature of this business and rapid technological improvements, the candidate would also be required to participate in testing phases during implementations and integrations of their internal applications and processes. While the major role of this candidate would be Security Master and Reference data management, a good understanding of the entire operational workflow process is recommended. Functional responsibilities will include various asset type setups, maintenance of reference data across several platforms, platform testing/integration and many ad-hoc requests from several different internal as well as external contacts.
Responsibilities:
Assist with Reference Data Creation and Management
Price securities using vendor pricing module and ensure PnL is correct
Monitor PnL Issues between systems and investigate issues on a real time basis
Conduct detailed analysis on data discrepancies between various systems to identify root cause of data issues
Interact with Technology teams to test and implement new processes
Assist in the execution of Data Governance projects
Create and monitor exception reporting
Work with data owners to resolve issues
Qualifications & Experience
1-3 years of experience working with securities related data in order for them to be priced and reconciled correctly
Knowledge of Security Master and Reference data
Project management experience is a plus
Some experience with Equities and fixed income securities such as Loans (Term, Revolving, Delayed Draw, Bridge, Private/Credit Agreements); Bonds (Corp, Gov't, CVB, Forwards); Credit Default Swaps (Index, Tranche, Single Name); Equities (Stock, Depository Receipts, ETF's); Forward Currency Contract; Options (FX, Index, Equity, IRS/CDX, OTC); Interest Rate Swap; Spread Locks; Total Return/Equity Swaps; Mortgage Backed Securities
Appreciation of data quality, completeness, and controls
Demonstrated experience in process improvements
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
Qualified candidates should send resumes to ws@rockwood-search.com . Please put your Name and “Data Analyst-Reference Data)” in the subject line and attach your resume in word or PDF document form. Also include contact information, salary requirements and any applicable information in the body of the email.
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 base; depending on experience