Data Operations ( Markets - Shared Services)

ION Group; Woking; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Data Operations Analyst, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of data that supports trading systems. This position offers the opportunity to engage directly with clients and external vendors, ensuring client satisfaction through accurate data management. In a fast-paced environment, you will develop strong relationships across departments while troubleshooting and resolving data incidents. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive workplace culture, this role is perfect for those looking to grow their expertise in financial markets and data operations. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in a rapidly expanding organization.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and resilient analyst with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data for client trading systems and resolve data incidents.
• Communicate effectively with clients and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Data Operations

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Customer Perspective

Team Collaboration

Job description

The Role:

The Data Operations analyst works as part of a global team specializing in maintaining the core set of data required to support ION’s hosted solutions. The analyst is responsible for validating the accuracy of the data and engaging directly with both clients and external data vendors to maintain client satisfaction. Working in a fast-paced environment, the analyst is required to understand exchange specifications and the business impact the data has on ION’s solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately maintain data required to support client trading systems
• Investigate client data incidents from receipt to resolution
• Prioritize incidents and keep them up to date on the internal incident tracking system
• Communicate updates effectively and promptly to the client
• Develop strong working relationships with other departments to assist with the delivery of our service to clients
• Work with data vendors and exchanges to resolve data queries
• Understand and process exchange data specifications
• Build and maintain knowledge of the database structure within the trading platforms
• Carry out application system checks, aiming to identify and resolve issues before they impact clients
• Adhere to "best practice" and department procedures for client communications, incident progression, and investigation
• Participate in team shift patterns and assist with weekend work and out-of-hours escalation when required

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Data Operations analyst needs to be dynamic, resilient, and objective, delivering rapid and accurate solutions to the incidents raised by customers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A confident and professional manner
• Able to manage own time and a changing workload
• Ability to troubleshoot and approach problem-solving in a logical manner
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow processes and make suggestions for improvements
• Able to use own initiative, with good attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Cooperative approach to working with team members and other departments
• Able to view situations from a customer perspective and act accordingly
• A strong desire to develop a deep understanding of financial markets, business flows, and system functionality

About Us

We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.

Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading, and risk.

Over 800 of the world’s leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world’s financial market infrastructure.

ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe. Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting-edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision.

ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.

ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.