Lead Financial Data Analyst

SimCorp; Toronto; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

SimCorp Canada is seeking a Lead Financial Data Analyst to manage the collection, composition, control and distribution of market and master data for financial instruments across multiple clients under strict SLAs.

You will perform data analyses, ensure governance and risk compliance, and coach teammates while driving continuous improvements in data quality and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience with data vendor feeds (Bloomberg, IDC, Reuters, etc.) and display products.
• Deep knowledge of traditional and non-traditional financial instruments and markets, incl. ABS/MBS.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in finance or engineering.
• Experience solving master/reference data issues via exception handling.
• Operational data management and data governance experience.
• Process design/engineering experience.
• Process management experience.
• Requirements engineering and data modelling experience.
• Experience with EDM platforms.
• Experience with service request systems or ticketing tools (HPALM, ServiceNow).

Responsibilities

• Collect, compose, control and distribute financial instrument data per client SLAs.
• Perform quality checks and follow runbooks; conduct first data analyses on anomalies.
• Resolve data questions and service requests to ensure SLA compliance.
• Comply with SOX, RACE and other operational risk frameworks.
• Support continuous improvement of data processes and system functionality.
• Work with local/regional clients to identify requirements and data treatment needs.
• Share know-how across Data Operations to avoid silos and ensure consistency.
• Monitor data supply chain issues and trigger resolutions to maintain delivery.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial instruments knowledge

Data governance

SLA compliance

Vendor data feeds

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or engineering

Tools

HP ALM

ServiceNow

EDM platforms

Job description

WHAT MAKES US, US Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp! At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values — caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered. If you like what we’re saying, keep reading!

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

This position is for an existing vacancy of Lead Financial Data Analyst. This person is expected to execute the collection, composition, control and distribution of market and master data for financial instruments (Equities, Funds, Fixed Income, ABS/MBS and OTC Derivatives, etc.) for various SimCorp clients and in accordance of the effective SLA agreements. Furthermore, this role is responsible to answer client questions and conduct all necessary data analyses of financial instruments data to resolve service delivery incidents to continue service delivery. The role is also responsible to adhere to all relevant operational risk as well as data governance and quality frameworks. Eventually, this role also requires demonstrating very client-focused mindset, substantial know-how of financial instruments (such as Equities, Fixed Income, ABS/MBS, etc.) and provide coaching to other members.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Executes all daily service deliverables in terms of collecting, composing, controlling and distributing financial instrument data according to effective client SLAs
• Execution of all quality checks part of the service scope and strict adherence to existing runbook(s) as well as data quality and governance frameworks and conduct first data analysis in case of unexpected data behavior
• Resolve all data questions, service requests and requested audit support raised by clients in a timely and professional manner to ensure customer satisfaction and SLA compliance
• Perform all necessary tasks to comply existing operational risk frameworks (e.g. Sarbanes–Oxley Act (SOX), Risk and Control Engine (RACE) etc.)
• Proactively support and contribute to continuous improvement of operational processes (with predominant focus on manual processes and/or high-risk areas), data quality checks and system functionality
• Work with local/regional clients to identify specific requirements, special data treatment or any other client demands which need to be delivered as part of the service scope
• Perform continuous know-how exchange between the different Data Operations teams in terms of processes, incidents, documentation or other open topics to avoid know-how silos/gaps and assure service level consistency
• Monitor and report any kind of issues along the data supply chain including but not limited to interface issues, missing data files or interrupted business processes and trigger the necessary resolution processes to ensure service delivery continuation
• Maintain documentation in terms of business processes, functional descriptions, operational runbooks or other manuals to ensure information transparency and enable know-how transfers

WHAT WE VALUE

• Experience with data vendor feeds (Bloomberg, IDC, Reuters, etc.) and display products, 5-7 years
• Deep knowledge of traditional and non-traditional financial instruments and markets including structured securities, especially complex instruments like ABS/MBS, index linked bonds, and syndicated loans.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent in finance or engineering
• Solving master and reference data issues based on exception handling, 4-5 years
• Applying operational data management and data governance, 2-3 years
• Process design and engineering experience, 1-2 years
• Process Management Experience, 1-2 years
• Requirements engineering and data modelling experience, 1-2 years
• Experience with EDM platforms, 4-5 years
• Experience with service request systems or any other similar ticketing tool, like HPALM, Service Now, etc., 4-5 years

BENEFITS

• The salary range for this position is 97 651 - 134 269,50 CAD annual. Base pay may vary based on factors such as years of experience, skills and qualifications.
• Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits including health and dental care, time off and Group RRSP/TFSA.

#Li-Hybrid

SimCorp is a provider of industry-leading integrated investment management solutions for the global buy side. Founded in 1971, with more than 3,000 employees across five continents, SimCorp is a truly global technology leader that empowers more than half of the world’s top 100 financial companies through its integrated platform, services, and partner ecosystem. SimCorp is a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group. As of 2024, SimCorp includes Axioma, the leading provider of risk and management and portfolio optimization solutions for the global buy side.

SimCorp Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the People & Culture team at [e-mail]. We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated.

WHO WE ARE

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 3,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general. SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients. SimCorp is a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group. As of 2024, SimCorp includes Axioma, the leading provider of risk and management and portfolio optimization solutions for the global buy side. SimCorp is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients.