Reference Data Ops Analyst - Global Hedge Fund - Singapore

NLS Executive Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand name

Attractive compensation

Exposure to latest technologies

Job summary

Our client, a global hedge fund, in Singapore, seeks a Reference Data Analyst to own day-to-day reference data operations with instrument master data focus and related data types.

This role blends BAU activities with strategic projects, requiring 5+ years in financial services, strong SQL/Excel/Python, and attention to data quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field with 5+ years in financial services operational/production roles.
• Experience with reference data and/or security master operations.
• Strong data analysis skills across SQL, Excel and Python.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end reference data operations with instrument master data focus.
• Follow and maintain a daily operational playbook with key controls.
• Capture and maintain reference data issue metadata within Incident Management.
• Partner with front- and back-office stakeholders to triage, resolve, and prevent issues.
• Produce regular operational reporting for team and management reviews.
• Coordinate with technologists and project managers on system upgrades.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Python

Financial data

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Incident Management

Job description

Our client, a global hedge fund, are actively seeking a Reference Data Analyst to join their team in Singapore.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of enterprise reference data systems and the associated business processes. The role combines ownership of tactical BAU activities with involvement in longer-term, more strategic projects that improve products and processes.

The role:

• Own end-to-end reference data operations with a primary focus on instrument master data, and also support other reference data types such as third-party data and EOD pricing.
• Follow and maintain a daily operational playbook, ensuring key controls and procedures are consistently executed.
• Capture and maintain reference data issue metadata within an Incident Management process.
• Partner with front- and back-office stakeholders to triage, resolve, and prevent production issues.
• Produce regular operational reporting for the team and management reviews.
• Coordinate with technologists, project managers, and business analysts to support reference data system upgrades.

What you offer:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with at least 5+ years of experience in financial services, ideally in operational/production roles supporting trading, investing, or related data activities.
• Experience with reference data and/or security master operations
• Working knowledge of financial products and instruments, with a focus on equities, futures, and options
• Strong data analysis skills, including SQL, Excel and Python
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, with an interest in process design, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical skills.

The sell:

• Work at one of the worlds most reputable hedge funds
• Attractive compensation along with exposure to the latest technologies
• Brand name that will help open doors for your career in the future