Financial Data Analyst (Reference Data/Financial Instruments)
Core
Ensure accurate and timely delivery of pricing, security master, index, and ESG data for client portfolio valuations and reporting.
Role type
Senior Financial Data Analyst (Data Management Operations)
Builds
Pricing data, security master data, index data, and ESG data for asset management clients.
Domain
Financial Technology / Asset Management
Required skills
Fixed income, equity, and corporate actions knowledge; Pricing and valuation data expertise; Security master set-up; Index and ESG data management; Data quality validation and four-eye review; Root cause analysis; SOP creation; Mentoring
Preferred skills
Derivatives and advanced derivatives knowledge; SQL; Market data vendor platforms (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Six, ICE); Automation tools or scripting (Python, VBA, RPA)
Technologies
Excel, SQL, Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Six, ICE, Python, VBA, RPA
Responsibilities
Deliver accurate pricing across equities, bonds, derivatives, and advanced derivatives; Validate prices against source data and market movements; Create and maintain security master data; Apply corporate action events to data; Set up client-specific assets; Maintain index and ESG data; Perform four-eye checks on data deliveries; Work with cross-functional teams to address queries; Participate in client UAT; Investigate client escalations; Monitor daily data workflows and SLA performance; Prepare and maintain SOPs; Drive process improvement and automation initiatives; Mentor junior analysts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentoring responsibilities