Data Operations Analyst - Reference Data

Job Description

Cubist is seeking a Data Operations Analyst to join its data services group in London. The individual will be responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of accurate data to Portfolio Managers. The Data Operations Analyst will monitor, validate, and support Security and Issuer reference data within the firm’s central reference data system.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and resolve data discrepancies.
• Monitor vendor SLAs.
• Communicate data issues to internal stakeholders.
• Implement proactive measures to identify and resolve data issues automatically.
• Handle internal client requests and inquiries.
• Assist in the onboarding of new datasets, validation rules, and user interface improvements, as well as participate in testing.
• Develop and document standardized processes for data support, monitoring, and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with global team members.
• Liaise with Business, Technology, and Operations leadership.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in financial services, asset management, or hedge funds with a focus on data operation and reference data support.
• Expertise in reference data content from common financial service data providers such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Barra, FactSet, etc.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving data issues.
• Programming skills in SQL and Python.
• Experience working with large data sets.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards