Data Analyst - Reference Data

Rockwood Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A large global alternative asset manager is seeking a Data Analyst for its Data Strategy Operations division. This candidate must manage reference data, perform asset pricing, investigate discrepancies, and collaborate on process improvements. Ideally, candidates will have 1-3 years of experience with securities data and excel in data management.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience with securities related data.
• Knowledge of Security Master and Reference data.
• Appreciation for data completeness and controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Reference Data Creation and Management.
• Monitor PnL Issues between systems.
• Conduct detailed analysis on data discrepancies.

Skills

Data quality

Project management

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Job description

Qualified candidates, please attach resume when applying.

Large global alternative asset manager seeks a Data Analyst within its Data Strategy Operations division. The candidate should have qualities to understand the operations groups' internal applications (Security Master, Front End Platform, Accounting System, and Reporting Tool). A good understanding on the synchronization and workflow of the different applications used within the operations group day to day is a must. Due to the volatile nature of this business and rapid technological improvements, the candidate would also be required to participate in testing phases during implementations and integrations of their internal applications and processes. While the major role of this candidate would be Security Master and Reference data management, a good understanding of the entire operational workflow process is recommended. Functional responsibilities will include various asset type setups, maintenance of reference data across several platforms, platform testing/integration and many ad-hoc requests from several different internal as well as external contacts.

Responsibilities:

Assist with Reference Data Creation and Management

Price securities using vendor pricing module and ensure PnL is correct

Monitor PnL Issues between systems and investigate issues on a real time basis

Conduct detailed analysis on data discrepancies between various systems to identify root cause of data issues

Interact with Technology teams to test and implement new processes

Assist in the execution of Data Governance projects

Create and monitor exception reporting

Work with data owners to resolve issues

Qualifications & Experience

1-3 years of experience working with securities related data in order for them to be priced and reconciled correctly

Knowledge of Security Master and Reference data

Project management experience is a plus

Some experience with Equities and fixed income securities such as Loans (Term, Revolving, Delayed Draw, Bridge, Private/Credit Agreements); Bonds (Corp, Gov't, CVB, Forwards); Credit Default Swaps (Index, Tranche, Single Name); Equities (Stock, Depository Receipts, ETF's); Forward Currency Contract; Options (FX, Index, Equity, IRS/CDX, OTC); Interest Rate Swap; Spread Locks; Total Return/Equity Swaps; Mortgage Backed Securities

Appreciation of data quality, completeness, and controls

Demonstrated experience in process improvements

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required

Qualified candidates should send resumes to [e-mail] . Please put your Name and “Data Analyst-Reference Data)” in the subject line and attach your resume in word or PDF document form. Also include contact information, salary requirements and any applicable information in the body of the email.

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 base; depending on experience