Senior Associate - Security Data Management

Harris Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Profit sharing plan

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Volunteer programs

Job summary

Harris Associates seeks a Senior Associate to manage security reference data and related lifecycle events. The role combines hands-on data tasks with oversight of outsourced services, ensuring accuracy of the security master, proxy voting, and pricing workflows.

You will interact with internal teams and vendors, managing time-sensitive production cycles and maintaining data quality and integrity across multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in investment management operations, preferably in data management
• Knowledge of security types (Equity, Fixed Income, Options)
• Experience with security reference data, corporate actions, proxy voting, or pricing workflows
• Experience with data tools or systems (e.g., Eagle RDC, SQL, or similar)
• Ability to execute time-sensitive, deadline-driven production tasks

Responsibilities

• Execute daily production tasks to manage the firm’s security master data in Eagle and Charles River, ensuring timely, correct integrations
• Oversee daily pricing and valuation services and review end-of-day price reports for issues
• Coordinate corporate action processing with service provider, validating entitlements and position updates
• Manage proxy voting events within production timelines and ensure policy adherence
• Support market data vendor management and implement market data solutions across the firm
• Leverage BI tools to analyze operational data and support QA
• Collaborate with Technology on data integration and system enhancements
• Develop procedures and training materials for the team and outsourced functions
• Serve as SME on security reference data, proxy voting, market data, and pricing

Skills

Data management

SQL

Attention to detail

Communication

Time-sensitive execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Management or Data Analytics

Tools

Eagle RDC

Charles River

Job description

Senior Associate - Security Data Management

At Harris, the true value of what makes us successful is found in our people. It is our unique mix of cultures, experiences, beliefs and backgrounds that sets Harris apart from the rest. We constantly strive to cultivate, nurture and amplify an unparalleled environment, where we value intellectual curiosity and uniqueness of thought. Inclusion is embedded in the very fabric of our culture of collaboration and openness.

We understand that a job description only tells one part of a broader story, and Harris is seeking dynamic candidates who can add to our best-in-class environment. We recognize that qualifications can be gained through both traditional and non-traditional paths, and we are committed to considering candidates who possess the potential to be excellent in this role regardless of prior experiences.

Therefore we encourage ALL interested individuals to submit their applications, even if they do not meet every requirement outlined in the job description.

Position Summary:

The Security Data Management (SDM) group is responsible for the management of data and systems related to enterprise security reference data and security life cycle events such as corporate actions, proxy voting, pricing and market data management.

The Senior Data Analyst plays a central role in the firm’s middle office production cycle, combining hands‑on execution of daily activities with oversight of outsourced services. This is a time sensitive production role with deliverables tied to market activity, trading deadlines, service provider cutoffs, and daily batch cycles. The Senior Data Analyst is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the firm’s security master, the administration of proxy voting, and the oversight of corporate action and pricing functions outsourced to a third‑party administrator.

The Senior Data Analyst will interact daily with a broad range of internal teams including Domestic and International Research, Portfolio Implementation, Portfolio Accounting, Technology and other Operations groups. External communications will include market data vendors and third‑party service providers.

The ideal candidate will bring data management experience, a control‑oriented mindset, strong attention to detail, and a high degree of integrity. They must be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while thinking critically and escalating issues appropriately.

Responsibilities:

• Execute daily production tasks to establish, monitor, and proactively manage the firm’s security master data in Eagle and Charles River, confirming integrations occur on time and correctly.
• Perform ad‑hoc, time‑sensitive
• Oversee daily pricing and valuation services performed by the service provider, according to the firm’s Price Source Authorization (PSA); review end‑of‑day price exception and control reporting and resolve pricing issues by providing timely instructions back to the service provider.
• Partner with the Pricing Committee on fair value activities and provide fair value price overrides.
• Monitor daily reporting of upcoming events and provide leadership and coordination of corporate action events across all operational and trading teams.
• Oversee corporate action processing performed by the service provider, ensuring accurate and timely handling of events by validating resulting entitlements, estimated prices, and position updates flowing into Charles River.
• Coordinate voluntary election decisions with investment teams and submit responses within event deadlines.
• Manage proxy voting events within daily production timelines, including monitoring upcoming votes, partnering with Research to ensure policy adherence, and ensuring timely and accurate vote submission across all securities.
• Assist with market data vendor management and the implementation of market data solutions across the firm.
• Leverage BI tools to analyze operational data and support quality assurance.
• Partner with Technology teams on data integration and system enhancement projects that support production workflows.
• Assist with developing and implementing procedures, documentation, and training materials for the team, including oversight procedures for outsourced functions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on security reference data, proxy voting, market data, corporate actions and pricing.
• Support departmental and firm‑wide projects as needed. Serve as key contributor and team member in firm‑wide data initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of experience in investment management operations, preferably in a data management role
• Knowledge of security types and characteristics (Equity, Fixed Income, Options)
• Experience with security reference data, corporate actions, proxy voting, or pricing workflows
• Experience with data tools or systems (e.g., Eagle RDC, SQL, or similar)
• Strong attention to detail with an understanding of downstream impacts
• Ability to execute time‑sensitive, deadline‑driven production tasks with consistency and accuracy
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey data issues and production impacts clearly to stakeholders
• Comfort working in recurring production cycles tied to market activity and trading timelines
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to assess issues and drive resolution
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams
• Curiosity and interest in market data, industry trends, and evolving data practices
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Data Analytics, or a related field

Special requirements:

May be required to occasionally work during off‑times (early morning hours and/or evening hours) due to special projects/deadlines. Working hours of the position may also vary from normal business hours and flexibility is key.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to integrate life and work and to support our employees and their families. Benefits include, but are not limited to; medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, profit sharing plan, 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, commuter and holistic wellness benefits along with volunteer programs.

Actual annual base salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, and other job‑related factors. If hired, base pay will be determined on an individualized basis and is only one part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include a discretionary performance bonus and other Harris sponsored benefit programs.

Expected range for this Chicago‑based role

$100,000 - $110,000 USD

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