Reference Data Operations Specialist.

Millennium Management; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in London seeks a Reference Data Operations Specialist with over 8 years of experience in the industry. The role focuses on the creation and maintenance of tradable securities, ensuring data quality, and managing teams across EMEA and APAC. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, knowledge of financial instruments, and experience with key data vendors. This role offers the chance to contribute to efficiency and problem-solving within a leading firm.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in financial services, ideally in operations.
• Strong knowledge of financial instruments including equities, fixed income, and derivatives.
• Solid understanding of basic SQL queries, proficient in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate creation and maintenance of all tradable securities.
• Oversee completion of Data Quality control checks.
• Monitor Corporate Actions and Market Data events.
• Liaise and resolve issues from clients and data vendors.
• Analyze datasets and collaborate with Development on improvements.
• Manage teams in EMEA and APAC, collaborating globally.
• Serve as an escalation point with stakeholder management.

Skills

Experience in financial services

Leadership experience

Knowledge of financial instruments

Experience with Bloomberg and Refinitiv

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in SQL and Excel

Understanding of SQL

Job description

Reference Data Operations Specialist

Reference Data Operations Specialist

General Information

• Hiring Department / Group : Operations & Middle Office
• Job Title : Reference Data Operations Specialist
• Office Location : London

The Operations and Middle Office department is one of the largest groups at Millennium. The Data Operation team resides within the Control function of Ops &MO and is responsible for overseeing the firm’s Global Security Master through various data quality measures. The team is also responsible for managing processes to onboard new securities and attributes.

We are seeking a driven and thorough Reference Data Operations Specialist to join our team. Ideally, you will be a self-starter with close attention to detail and a strong background in financial services industry - specifically in Security Master and Reference Data. If you are motived by taking the initiative to improve processes, operating efficient BAU activities, and real time problem solving, we would love to hear from you!

Principal Responsibilities

• Ensuring accurate creation and maintenance of all tradable securities in Millennium’s Global Security Master
• Oversee the completion of Data Quality control checks via system and business validations
• Monitor Corporate Actions and Market Data events to proactively ensure processing and avoid disruptions to downstream interfaces
• Liaise and resolve ad hoc issues raised from internal front, middle and back office clients as well as external data vendors
• Analyze datasets, work with Development on requirements, assist in design and implementation of new processes, and workflows to improve Security Master for firm stakeholders
• Manage team in EMEA and APAC plus collaborate globally with team members and leads
• Serve as an escalation point and be well versed in stakeholder management across Trading, Risk and Ops counterparts

Qualifications / Skills Required

• 8+ years of experience in financial services, ideally in operations at a broker-dealer or asset management firm with experience in Security Master / Reference Data
• Experience leading a small team and collaborating across different regions and time zones
• Strong knowledge of financial instruments including equities, fixed income and derivatives
• Experience working with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Markit (S&P Global), ICE and other Data Vendors
• Ability to implement and maintain new systems, procedures, and controls
• Analytical skills for review and validation of datasets to identify gaps and drive new requirements
• Solid understanding of basic SQL queries, proficient MS Excel
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience supporting senior stakeholders
• Must be able to meet deadlines and work well with a team environment
• Self-directed, diligent problem solver with a desire to contribute to Millennium’s reputation and success