Operations Analyst – Fixed Income Data & Analytics, Technology

T. Rowe Price; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home 3 days/week

Job summary

T. Rowe Price seeks an Operations Analyst to support its Fixed Income Data function across analytics, risk, and attribution.

The role targets a detail-oriented, analytically minded professional with fixed income knowledge and experience in operational processes within a fast-paced investment environment. You will work with business partners, software engineers, and external vendors to identify, investigate, and resolve data and analytics issues while maintaining daily service levels.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, or similar quantitative discipline.
• Fixed income experience and knowledge of fixed income analytics.
• Experience in operational/BAU support and data analysis.
• Working knowledge of SQL and vendor platforms used in fixed income analytics.

Responsibilities

• Support operational processes for Fixed Income Data across Analytics, Risk, and Attribution functions.
• Review analytics audits to ensure accuracy of security-level analytics and risk exposures in portfolio systems.
• Investigate and resolve data quality issues raised by users or automated testing.
• Follow operational best practices and meet daily SLAs.
• Provide support for multiple third-party/vendor applications used in fixed income analytics and risk processes.
• Collaborate with business partners, software engineers, and vendors to drive process improvements.

Skills

Fixed income

Data analysis

SQL queries

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Finance/Mathematics/Physics degree

Tools

Bloomberg PORT

Citi Yield Book

IDCRisk Metrics

Job description

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you.We are seeking an Operations Analyst to support our Fixed Income Data function across Fixed Income Analytics, Fixed Income Risk, and Fixed Income Attribution. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, analytically minded professional with strong fixed income knowledge and experience supporting operational processes in a fast-paced investment environment.The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, quality, and reliability of fixed income analytics and risk data used across portfolio management systems. This individual will work closely with business partners, software engineers, and third-party vendors to identify, investigate, and resolve data and analytics issues while supporting daily operational service levels.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport operational processes for Fixed Income Data across Analytics, Risk, and Attribution functions.Review and resolve issues raised through fixed income analytics audits to ensure the accuracy of security-level analytics and risk exposures within portfolio management systems.Investigate and resolve data quality issues raised by users or identified through automated testing.Follow operational best practices and ensure work is completed within daily SLAs.Provide support for multiple third-party/vendor applications used in fixed income analytics and risk processes.Develop strong working relationships with business partners, software engineers, and external vendors to support issue resolution and process improvements.Contribute to the stability and accuracy of business-as-usual operational support processes.Required QualificationsFixed income experience and a strong understanding of fixed income products and analytics.Experience in operational and BAU support.Experience working with and analyzing data.Working knowledge of SQL queries.Working knowledge of fixed income analytics, ideally using industry-standard vendor platforms such as:Bloomberg PORTFTSE/Citi Yield BookIDCRisk Metricsor similar toolsStrong academic record in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, or a similar quantitative discipline.Self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to work effectively with global teams across multiple time zones.Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.Preferred QualificationsAt least 3 years of relevant industry experience.Demonstrated experience with a range of global fixed income instruments, including:BondsDerivativesSecuritized productsand other related instrumentsWorking knowledge of portfolio accounting systems and/or commercial market data and analytics tools.General knowledge of macro financial markets, with an understanding of the buy-side/asset management industry.Working knowledge of Python.Understanding of Fixed Income Portfolio Attribution.Ideal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate is a proactive and collaborative operations professional who combines strong fixed income knowledge with data analysis skills and a commitment to operational excellence. They are comfortable working across teams, managing competing priorities, and supporting critical analytics and risk processes in a global environment.Work FlexibilityThis position is eligible to work from home up to 3 days per week.Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.