Reference Data Analyst – Security Master

TIAA; United States; On-site; USD 116,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

TIAA's Reference Data and Security Master team seeks a detail-oriented Reference Data Analyst to own end-to-end setup, enrichment, and maintenance of security and reference data across asset classes, working with Eagle, Bloomberg, CRD, and Golden Source.

You will validate data, reconcile across platforms, support daily feeds, and collaborate with Front Office, Portfolio Management, Compliance, and Operations to ensure accuracy and timely trade enablement.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Reference Data / Security Master experience – direct experience in Reference Data, Security Master, or Investment Data Management within asset management, investment banking, or financial services.
• Eagle platform proficiency – strong working knowledge of Eagle (PACE, STAR, Data Management) is essential for security setup and maintenance.
• Bloomberg & Charles River (CRD) proficiency – 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
• Execute and monitor daily data feeds, resolving exceptions and breaks in a timely manner
• Maintain security master data across 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

Data Validation

Data Reconciliation

Eagle Platform

Bloomberg Terminal

Charles River (CRD)

SQL

Excel

Education

University Degree

Tools

Eagle (PACE/STAR/Data Management)

Bloomberg Terminal

Charles River CRD

Golden Source

VBA

Excel

Job description

TIAA's Reference Data and Security Master team seeks a detail-oriented Reference Data Analyst to own end-to-end setup, enrichment, and maintenance of security and reference data across asset classes, working with Eagle, Bloomberg, CRD, and Golden Source.

You will validate data, reconcile across platforms, support daily feeds, and collaborate with Front Office, Portfolio Management, Compliance, and Operations to ensure accuracy and timely trade enablement.