Reference Data Analyst: Securities Master Expert

TIAA; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 116,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuveen seeks a Reference Data Analyst to own end-to-end setup, enrichment, and maintenance of security and reference data across multiple asset classes, coordinating across Eagle, Bloomberg, CRD and Golden Source.

This role partners with Front Office, Portfolio Management, Compliance and Operations to resolve data discrepancies, support trade enablement, and contribute to data quality initiatives, automation, and governance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on reference data / security master experience in asset management or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Eagle for security setup and maintenance.
• Experience with Bloomberg Terminal, BBG AIM/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 and completeness
• 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

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Ownership

Education

University degree preferred

Tools

Eagle

Bloomberg Terminal

Charles River (CRD)

Golden Source

SQL

Excel

VBA

Job description

Nuveen seeks a Reference Data Analyst to own end-to-end setup, enrichment, and maintenance of security and reference data across multiple asset classes, coordinating across Eagle, Bloomberg, CRD and Golden Source.

This role partners with Front Office, Portfolio Management, Compliance and Operations to resolve data discrepancies, support trade enablement, and contribute to data quality initiatives, automation, and governance.