Associate, Instrument Reference Data Operations

Concentrix Philippines; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Concentrix Philippines is seeking an Associate for the Investment Banking Operations team. You will set up, maintain, and monitor financial instruments and market reference data across global platforms.

The role requires analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with stakeholders. Experience in capital markets operations is a plus, with opportunities to collaborate with global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, banking, business, or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in Investment Banking Operations or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain financial instruments including equities, ETFs, indices, and derivatives.
• Perform instrument setup across front-to-back operational systems.
• Manage instrument lifecycle events and corporate action changes.
• Monitor market data feeds and ensure data quality.
• Perform reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support process improvements, controls, reporting, and governance activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics/maths

Tools

Bloomberg

Reuters

Excel (Advanced)

VBA

Access

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an Associate to join our Investment Banking Operations team. This role is responsible for the setup, maintenance, and monitoring of financial instruments and market reference data across global trading and operational platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain financial instruments including Equities, ETFs, Indices, Interest Rates, Futures & Options, Convertible Bonds, Warrants and Certificates.
• Perform instrument setup across front-to-back operational systems.
• Manage instrument lifecycle events and corporate action changes.
• Monitor market data feeds and ensure data quality.
• Perform reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support process improvements, controls, reporting, and governance activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Mathematics, Banking, Business, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in Investment Banking Operations, Capital Markets Operations, Securities Processing, Trade Support, Reference Data Management, or Financial Markets Operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Equities, Fixed Income/Bonds, Interest Rate Products, Derivatives, Futures & Options.
• Understanding of front-to-back trade lifecycle processes.
• Experience with Bloomberg, Reuters, or similar market data platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills; VBA and Access are advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Results-driven mindset
• Effective communication
• Team collaboration
• Decision making
• Adaptability to change

Why Join Concentrix?

• Support a leading global investment banking account.
• Gain exposure to capital markets and financial instruments.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders.
• Build a long-term career in financial services operations.