Reference Data Specialist - APAC

Millennium; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium in Bengaluru is seeking a Reference Data Specialist with 7+ years in financial services, focusing on Security Master and Reference Data. You will maintain tradable securities, perform data quality checks, and coordinate with data vendors to ensure smooth downstream processing.

Strong SQL and Excel skills, plus the ability to support senior stakeholders and collaborate with development on new data workflows are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in financial services, ideally in operations at a broker-dealer or asset management firm with some experience in Security Master/Reference Data.
• 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.
• Solid understanding of basic SQL queries, proficient MS Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience supporting senior stakeholders.

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.
• Work with Development on requirements, assist in design and implementation of new processes, workflows to improve Security Master for firm stakeholders.

Skills

Reference Data

Data Quality

SQL Queries

MS Excel

Stakeholder Support

Security Master

Team Collaboration

Tools

Bloomberg

Refinitiv

Markit

ICE

Job description

About Millennium

Millennium is a global, diversified alternative investment firm, founded in 1989. Defined by evolution, innovation and focus, Millennium’s mission is to deliver results for our investors.

Millennium is a global, diversified alternative investment firm, founded in 1989. Defined by evolution, innovation and focus, Millennium’s mission is to deliver results for our investors. Our people are empowered with both independence and support: the autonomy to pursue ideas with conviction and the backing of a global network committed to collaboration, disciplined risk management and continuous learning. With opportunities to deepen expertise and accelerate development, talent at Millennium is equipped to adapt, evolve and build lasting impact over time. Discover how transformative growth accelerates impact.

Meet the Team

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 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!

What You’ll Do

• 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.
• Work with Development on requirements, assist in design and implementation of new processes, workflows to improve Security Master for firm stakeholders.

What You Bring

• 7-10+ years of experience in financial services, ideally in operations at a broker-dealer or asset management firm with some experience in Security Master/Reference Data.
• 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.
• 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.