Data Steward – Securities Master Data & Valuation

001 Mass Financial Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Education assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Health & dental plans

Job summary

MFS is seeking a Data Management Analyst in Boston, MA to support security reference data and valuation activities. You will partner with stakeholders to ensure data quality, resolve issues, and enhance processes across investment platforms.

Responsibilities include maintaining security master data, validating attributes, and coordinating with onshore/offshore teams. The role requires Excel proficiency and strong analytical abilities, with a flexible schedule to support deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or math-related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 0-2+ years of Financial Services industry or data quality experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; ability to compare data from multiple sources, with database knowledge and macro-programming capability.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain security master data for fixed income, equity, and derivative instruments.
• Validate security attributes using approved vendors and offering-document sources.
• Maintain market identifiers, classifications, ratings, terms, coupon schedules, maturity details, and accounting attributes.
• Perform daily data-quality controls and resolve exceptions affecting trading, accounting, valuation, and reporting.
• Coordinate workflows and handoffs with global team members, including offshore resources.

Skills

Excel

Data quality

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/math

Tools

Bloomberg

Charles River

Job description

MFS is seeking a Data Management Analyst in Boston, MA to support security reference data and valuation activities. You will partner with stakeholders to ensure data quality, resolve issues, and enhance processes across investment platforms.

Responsibilities include maintaining security master data, validating attributes, and coordinating with onshore/offshore teams. The role requires Excel proficiency and strong analytical abilities, with a flexible schedule to support deadlines.