Lead Financial Data Associate

Responsibilities: 

• Responds promptly and accurately to both internal and external inquiries. 

• Plans, designs, develops, and assesses data elements to ensure quality. 

• Utilizes a combination of manual and automated processes to validate data accuracy. 

• Evaluates data vendors for accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of data. 

• Serves as a content expert in their specialized area of data management. 

• Collaborates with clients and prospects to brainstorm and implement innovative data solutions. 

• Maintains and updates securities data in real-time, ensuring accuracy. 

• Establishes a repository for process documentation, covering workflows not included in standard operating procedures. 

• Performs basic SQL tasks and acquires fundamental SQL skills. 

• Validates investment data by comparing it against third-party market data sources. 

• Nurtures relationships with data providers, clients, and service delivery managers. 

• Contributes to the operational maintenance of reference data products. 

• Develops a foundational understanding of fixed income and equity investments. 

• Reviews and updates procedures to ensure they remain current and effective. 

• Escalates spending queries in a timely manner to address potential issues. 

• Acts as a reliable reference point for assigned tasks, clients, or processes. 

• Ensures compliance with risk and control checks in data management. 

• Analyzes information flow between accounting and custody systems. 

• Develops a working knowledge of corporate bonds and new bond issuance procedures. 

Required Skills: 

• Proficiency in advance Excel. 

• SQL skills. 

• Familiarity with technology and tools related to Reference Data. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively. 

• Willingness to learn new things and adapt to change. 

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.   

• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.   

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.   

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.  

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities. 

Education and Experience:   

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in Business-related field. 

• 1+ years relevant experience.