Analyst/Associate, Securities Reference Data Control Specialist, Operation Data Governance Team, Global Financial Markets Ops, Group Operations

Summary: 

The Data Governance Team (DGT) within Global Financial Market Operations (GFMO) is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of critical bond and issuer static data. We are seeking a highly motivated Securities Reference Data Control Specialist to join our dynamic team and drive operational excellence through technology enhancements and robust data governance. 

Job Description 

1. Data Maintenance & Management

• Provide comprehensive support for the setup and maintenance of bond & issuer label configuration across core Treasury systems (e.g., SDWT, Murex, Front Arena, CORE). 

• Ensure timely creation and maintenance of static data requests within defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs). 

• Maintain accurate bond-related attributes (coupon, maturity, day count, settlement conventions, corporate action events) by bridging data between Bloomberg and custodian sources. 

• Conduct root cause analysis for risk items and identify data integrity enhancement opportunities. 

1. Stakeholder Collaboration & Governance

• Liaise with Treasury dealers, Relationship Managers, Finance, and other processing teams to resolve bond-related data issues. 

1. Process Improvement & Innovation

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve Straight-Through Processing (STP) and overall operational efficiency. 

• Participate in departmental data transformation initiatives. 

• Actively contribute to documenting new and amended processes, ensuring documentation is consistently updated and aligned with Group standards. 

1. Quality Assurance & Risk Control

• Manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for static data requirements. 

• Maintain the highest standards of data accuracy, adhering to strict internal controls and regulatory requirements. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. 

• Proven experience in Bond settlement, Securities Reference Data Control, or a similar role in a financial institution. 

• Strong understanding of financial markets and instruments. 

• Knowledge of Bloomberg Terminal and custodian system is beneficial 

• Expert proficiency in Murex (with knowledge of AXE, MLC, UBIX, FinIQ, and ILMS) is highly desirable. 

• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities effectively. 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft365 suites. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

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