Reference Data Operations Specialist

Landing Point; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Landing Point, a global investment firm, seeks a Reference Data Operations Specialist to join its Operations & Middle Office team in New York. You will manage the Global Security Master and ensure accurate security setup and data quality across bank debt instruments.

You will collaborate with data vendors and internal teams, implement new controls, and streamline processing to support trading and risk workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in financial services, ideally in operations at a broker-dealer or asset management firm.
• Strong knowledge of Bank Debt, Leveraged Loans, and other Less Liquid Credit Instruments.
• Experience with major data vendors and data validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate creation and maintenance of all tradable securities, focusing on bank debt instruments in the Global Security Master
• Oversee data quality control checks via system and business validations
• Create and maintain procedures, workflows, and controls to drive operational efficiency
• Liaise and resolve ad hoc issues from internal and external clients and data vendors
• Work with Development on requirements and assist in designing new processes, workflows, and controls
• Spearhead evaluation and implementation of new vendors and products in the Bank Debt/Leveraged Loan space
• Oversee bank loan lifecycle events and ensure timely Security Master updates

Skills

SQL

MS Excel

Data quality controls

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Refinitiv

Wall Street Office

ClearPar

Markit

ICE

Job description

Company Overview:

A global alternative investment management firm with a multi-strategy investment approach is seeking a Reference Data Operations Specialist to join its Operations & Middle Office team. This role focuses on managing the firm's Global Security Master and ensuring accurate security setup and data quality.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate creation and maintenance of all tradable securities, focusing on bank debt instruments in the Global Security Master
• Oversee Data Quality control checks via system and business validations
• Create and maintain procedures, workflows, and controls to drive operational efficiency
• Liaise and resolve ad hoc issues from internal and external clients and data vendors
• Work with Development on requirements and assist in designing new processes, workflows, and controls
• Spearhead evaluation and implementation of new vendors and products in the Bank Debt/Leveraged Loan space
• Oversee bank loan lifecycle events and ensure timely Security Master updates

Qualifications:

• 5-7+ years of experience in financial services, ideally in operations at a broker-dealer or asset management firm
• Strong knowledge of financial instruments, specifically in Bank Debt/Leveraged Loans, Private Debt, and other Less Liquid Credit Instruments
• Experience with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Wall Street Office, ClearPar, Markit (S&P Global), ICE, and other Data Vendors
• Ability to implement and maintain new systems, procedures, and controls
• Understanding of SQL queries and proficient in MS Excel

Compensation:

Salary: $130,000 - $175,000, Plus Bonus