Reference Data Analyst – Securities Master

TIAA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

TIAA's Nuveen division seeks a Reference Data Analyst to own end-to-end setup, enrichment, and maintenance of security and reference data across asset classes using Eagle, Bloomberg, CRD, and Golden Source. This role supports Front Office, Portfolio Management, Compliance, and Operations globally.

Responsibilities include data validation, reconciliation, daily feeds, data governance, and collaboration to drive data quality initiatives and platform migrations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Reference Data / Security Master experience in asset management or financial services.
• Proficiency with Eagle (PACE, STAR, Data Management) as primary system for security setup and maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with Bloomberg Terminal, BBG AIM, BBG PORT, and Charles River for data sourcing and validation.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end setup, enrichment, and maintenance of securities and reference data in Eagle and related data management platforms.
• Validate and reconcile data across Bloomberg, CRD, Golden Source, Eagle, and internal systems to ensure accuracy.
• Execute and monitor daily data feeds, resolving exceptions and breaks in a timely manner.
• Maintain security master data across multiple asset types, including equities, fixed income, derivatives, structured products, and funds.
• Partner with Front Office, Portfolio Management, Compliance, and Operations teams to resolve data discrepancies and support trade enablement.
• Contribute to data quality initiatives, including automation, process improvements, and standardization efforts.
• Participate in UAT testing, change management, and production validation for system enhancements or platform migrations.
• Maintain thorough process documentation in line with internal data governance and control frameworks.
• Respond to ad-hoc data requests and support issue analysis and reporting for business users and management.

Skills

Reference Data / Security Master

Eagle platform

Bloomberg Terminal / CRD

Education

University degree

Tools

Eagle (PACE/STAR)

Bloomberg Terminal

Charles River (CRD)

Job description

TIAA's Nuveen division seeks a Reference Data Analyst to own end-to-end setup, enrichment, and maintenance of security and reference data across asset classes using Eagle, Bloomberg, CRD, and Golden Source. This role supports Front Office, Portfolio Management, Compliance, and Operations globally.

Responsibilities include data validation, reconciliation, daily feeds, data governance, and collaboration to drive data quality initiatives and platform migrations.