Lead Valuations Reference Data Analyst
Lead Valuations Reference Data Analyst
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About Us
Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership we believe our ownership structure fosters a longterm view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
About the Role
Position Overview
We are seeking a Valuations & Reference Data Analyst to be part of the Global Operations Group based in our Sydney office. The Analyst will fill a strong handson role responsible for the security pricing and security reference data functions within the APAC region. This role covers a wide range of security asset classes including to fixed income securities exchangetraded equities derivatives as well as currencies. The candidate will perform daily pricing and reference data quality controls drive process improvements collaborate with internal teams and market data vendors. The role requires an individual who can work well independently is a problem solver has a strong sense of teamwork and is knowledgeable of departmental and company responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities:
Execute daily validation procedures ensuring the integrity accuracy and consistency of pricing data across multiple platforms.
Assist in the creation of securities as requested by Investors and Trading.
Timely accurate and thorough support of complex and routine inquiries initiated by portfolio management trading performance and fund admin teams;
Identify key reference data and client permissibility language in official source documentation (offering documents/Prospectus).
Build a strong understanding of data flows and systems utilization of security master file data.
Interact with thirdparty vendors and brokers to resolve pricingrelated and reference data issues.
Work closely with colleagues in the UK and Boston to field queries and handoff work across regions to provide uninterrupted global coverage including some project work as required by the function.
Assist manager team and department in the development of improvement ideas to create utilities needed to validate and research data issues increase productivity and enhance client satisfaction.
Work closely with Portfolio Data management team Portfolio Management Investment Compliance Trading and Legal to understand new security purchases and validate client permissibility and regulatory restrictions.
Assist in developing data management tools that will help the team proactively identify trends within the valuation space share that content throughout the firm and enhance the oversight of our pricing vendors.
Identify system or workflow inefficiencies and create strategic solutions to better business processes.
Qualifications
The successful candidate for this position is likely to have:
A Bachelors degree with relevant financial services industry experience.
Experience in communicating with Trading/Front Office and Client Service teams and working in regional / global teams.
A proactive nature and approach to learning problem identification and problem resolution.
Thoroughness attention to detail and the ability to think and work independently and within a team environment.
Strong organizational prioritization and multitasking skills.
Experience with SQL VBA Tableau Bloomberg or other tools for analyzing data a plus.
Demonstrate ability to apply business and industry knowledge to participate in strategic initiatives.
Excellent written oral and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Desire to succeed and the ability to selfmotivate and motivate others with a strong work ethic and professionalism.
Ability to thrive in a fastpaced work environment with a high intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Not sure you meet 100 of our qualifications Thats ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill workplace experiences and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression religion creed national origin age ancestry disability (physical or mental) medical condition citizenship marital status pregnancy veteran or military status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability or are assisting a candidate with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs please email us at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
