Reference Data Lead – Security Master

Capco; United States; Remote; USD 107,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, and disability insurance

RRSP with matching

Virtual health care

EFAP for employees and dependents

Parental Leave Top-Up

New Parent Gift

Fitness reimbursement

Business Coach from Day 1

Job summary

Capco is seeking an experienced reference data professional to own the security master — the golden source of instrument data used across trading, operations, compliance, and reporting. You will collaborate with technology, data vendors, and stakeholders to improve data quality, controls, and onboarding of new instruments and markets.

This senior role offers broad visibility and impact, with responsibility for data models, governance, and ongoing enhancement of reference data capabilities across

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in reference data or security master functions within capital markets, with a track record of owning complex data domains or critical data processes.
• Strong knowledge of instrument terms, structures, identifiers, and reference data across multiple asset classes.
• Hands-on experience with EDM platforms such as GoldenSource, Markit EDM, or Bloomberg Enterprise Data.
• Strong understanding of corporate actions, data governance, data quality frameworks, controls, and exception management.
• Strong SQL skills, combined with a detail-focused, controls-oriented approach and the ability to work effectively across technology and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the security master across equities, fixed income, derivatives, and funds, ensuring accurate and reliable instrument data across the firm.
• Lead the sourcing, validation, reconciliation, and control of reference data from vendors including Bloomberg Data License, ICE, S&P, and LSEG.
• Manage identifier cross-referencing across ISIN, CUSIP, SEDOL, FIGI, tickers, and issuer hierarchies, ensuring consistency across systems and downstream consumers.
• Oversee corporate actions processing, data quality rules, governance standards, exception management, and the resolution of complex data issues.
• Partner with technology and business teams on data models, EDM platforms, new instrument and market onboarding, regulatory requests, and the ongoing development of reference data capabilities.

Skills

Reference data

Security master

SQL

Data governance

Data quality

Tools

GoldenSource

Markit EDM

Bloomberg Enterprise Data

Job description

Own a critical data capability at the heart of trading, operations, compliance, and reporting.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced reference data professional to take ownership of our security master — the golden source of instrument data relied on across trading, operations, compliance, and reporting.

This is a senior role with broad visibility and influence across the firm. You’ll be responsible for the quality, governance, and integrity of reference data across multiple asset classes, while shaping how instrument data is sourced, controlled, maintained, and distributed.

You’ll work closely with technology teams, data vendors, operations, compliance, and other downstream stakeholders to strengthen data quality, improve controls, and support the introduction of new instruments, markets, and data capabilities.

What You’ll Do

• Own and evolve the security master across equities, fixed income, derivatives, and funds, ensuring accurate and reliable instrument data across the firm.
• Lead the sourcing, validation, reconciliation, and control of reference data from vendors including Bloomberg Data License, ICE, S&P, and LSEG.
• Manage identifier cross-referencing across ISIN, CUSIP, SEDOL, FIGI, tickers, and issuer hierarchies, ensuring consistency across systems and downstream consumers.
• Oversee corporate actions processing, data quality rules, governance standards, exception management, and the resolution of complex data issues.
• Partner with technology and business teams on data models, EDM platforms, new instrument and market onboarding, regulatory requests, and the ongoing development of reference data capabilities.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in reference data or security master functions within capital markets, with a track record of owning complex data domains or critical data processes.
• Strong knowledge of instrument terms, structures, identifiers, and reference data across multiple asset classes.
• Hands-on experience with EDM platforms such as GoldenSource, Markit EDM, or Bloomberg Enterprise Data.
• Strong understanding of corporate actions, data governance, data quality frameworks, controls, and exception management.
• Strong SQL skills, combined with a detail-focused, controls-oriented approach and the ability to work effectively across technology and business teams.

Bonus Points For

• Exposure to regulatory reporting requirements such as MiFID II, CIRO, or EMIR.
• Experience using Python to support data analysis, validation, reconciliation, or workflow efficiency.
• Experience with data cataloguing, lineage, metadata management, or broader enterprise data governance tools.

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions.
• Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture.
• Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications.
• Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services.
• Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Coverage – 100% company-paid health, life, and disability insurance effective from Day 1 of employment.
• Retirement Savings Program – Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with the option of receiving a matching employer contribution.
• Virtual Health Care & Support – Company-paid virtual health care and Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) available to employees and their dependents/partners.
• Family & Wellness Support – Parental Leave Top-Up, a New Parent Gift and fitness reimbursement to support health and well-being.
• Career Development – A Business Coach from Day 1, providing personalized one-on-one coaching to support career growth, accelerate development and help you achieve your professional goals at Capco.

Inclusion at Capco

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Talent Acquisition

At Capco, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support and enhance several parts of talent acquisition. This includes using AI-enabled features within LinkedIn to help source potential candidates, speeding up routine recruitment communications such as emails and creating compelling and brand-aligned job postings that accurately reflect role requirements, and AI-scheduling applications to improve the efficiency of interview coordination.

AI is used as a support tool only. All hiring decisions are made by talent acquisition and hiring teams.

Why This Role Is Open

We are currently hiring for this role due to an existing or newly created vacancy within our organization. This position is open as part of our ongoing business needs, and we are actively reviewing applications to fill this role with a qualified candidate who can make an immediate impact.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is listed below. Additionally, this position may also be eligible to receive an annual discretionary/variable bonus payment.

Capco is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation to our people. Our compensation policies and salary ranges are designed to allow our people to progress through the salary range as they demonstrate strong performance and develop in their role over time. The base pay offered to selected candidates will be within the salary range and the placement will vary based upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity.
Canada Pay Transparency $153,000 — $197,000 CAD