Securities Operations Specialist

Cox Worldwide Funds plc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% healthcare premium coverage for employees and families

Fully funded retirement plan at 25% of total compensation

Job summary

Cox Worldwide Funds plc is looking for a Trade Operations & Data Analyst to join the Investment Operations department in San Francisco. This role is pivotal for maintaining the integrity of security reference data and overall asset data quality.

Successful candidates will have at least 7 years of investment data experience, strong analytics skills, and be adept at communicating with stakeholders. The position follows a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence four days a week.

Compensation ranges from $130k to $155k, with significant healthcare and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of prior investment data experience.
• Strong preference for security reference master experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate setup/maintenance of security master reference data.
• Analyze and resolve complex data exceptions efficiently.
• Participate in firm-wide initiatives and projects as needed.

Skills

Investment data experience

Eagle PACE

Bloomberg

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Four year college degree (B.S. or B.A.)

Tools

Eagle RDC

Charles River

FactSet

Yield Book

Job description

Overview

The Trade Operations & Data Analyst will be a key member of the Investment Operations department with a primary focus on security reference data, characteristics data and overall asset data quality. The successful candidate will play a key role in formulating operational strategy, managing operational risk, creating and documenting efficient workflows, and supporting new initiatives for the firm. This person will work closely with other members of the Investment Operations and Technology teams as well as our Research Analysts, Portfolio Managers, and Traders. The position requires strategic thinking, a continuous improvement mindset, ownership, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate setup/maintenance of security master reference data
• Analyze and resolve complex data exceptions efficiently to ensure that data delivered to trading/compliance systems and all internal stakeholders is accurate
• Clearly and concisely communicate with stakeholders around the firm to address inquiries related to security master reference data
• Interface with front office teams to ensure integrity of investment related data, including accurate and timely set up and maintenance of security characteristics and pricing data in our internal systems
• Participate in firm-wide initiatives and projects as needed, including new product implementations by reviewing investment data needs and ensuring system readiness
• Evaluate existing processes to achieve higher quality and/or efficiency, offering enhancements and supporting management decisions for timely execution

Qualifications

• Four year college degree (B.S. or B.A.) with an excellent academic record
• At least 7 years of prior investment data experience with a strong preference for someone with security reference master experience at an investment manager, a service provider (such as a custodian), or a broker‑dealer
• Experience with Eagle PACE, Eagle RDC, Charles River, FactSet, Bloomberg and Yield Book preferred
• Demonstrated ability to develop and clearly articulate effective strategies, advocate for them, respond thoughtfully to constructive suggestions and execute as applicable
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, flexible, reliable and proactive
• Experience using emerging technologies, such as AI, to create efficiencies and drive growth
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to follow established work processes and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work efficiently, effectively and independently as well as contribute to a team environment

Employment Details

Dodge & Cox operates in a 4 and 1 hybrid model. All employees are required to be in their assigned office Monday–Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely on Friday. This policy is subject to change.

The salary range for this position is $130k – $155k. The listed pay scale denotes only the pay range of the base salary and does not include discretionary bonus compensation, which may make up an important portion of the total remuneration.

Benefits include coverage of 100% of all healthcare premiums for employees and their families and a fully funded retirement plan at 25% of the total compensation to the IRS limit.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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