GMO · 4 months ago
Reference Data Analyst
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $105K/yr
3+ years expGMO is a global investment manager founded in 1977, known for its commitment to delivering superior long-term investment performance. They are seeking a Reference Data Analyst to join their Data Engineering and Operations team, focusing on the maintenance and validation of financial reference data within internal systems and ensuring data quality across various asset classes.
Asset ManagementFinanceImpact Investing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage the data flow of GMO’s reference data within internal databases and vendor applications: BlackRock Aladdin and Eagle Pace
Obtain a clear understanding of publicly traded security types including, but not limited to, equities, fixed income, and derivatives
Monitor, modify, and write new data quality reports to ensure critical reference data attributes are accurate and consistent within GMO systems
Develop a complete understanding of how GMO’s data maintenance and processing affects reporting and decision-making
Respond to trading, compliance, operational, and reporting requests within tight intraday deadlines
Analyze data in multiple databases and use a combination of vendor toolsets, Python, SQL, and Excel to develop recommendations to improve data quality
Designing, developing and maintaining APIs and Python code
Think critically to help improve processes and procedures (e.g. control reports, daily checklist)
Monitor process and data change notifications from data providers to gauge impact to our business
Build business requirements for the onboarding of new datasets and collaborate with software developers to test and implement data processing/storage
Participate in an Agile software development environment (i.e. attend scrum meetings, explain data and business requirements, and represent our business users when prioritizing development tasks)
Develop new workflows or modify existing workflows to meet business requirements
Provide analysis and troubleshooting for production issues as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
3-5 years of relevant investment industry experience, working with reference or research data
Experience with MS SQL
Working knowledge of BlackRock Aladdin
High energy and positive attitude – candidate should be conscientious, self-directed, and possess a strong work ethic
Flexibility to be on call to log in at night as needed on a rotational basis
Intellectual curiosity about investment data
Strong attention to detail
Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and written communication skills
Preferred
Experience with Python
Working knowledge of Eagle PACE
Experience with industry standard investment tools such as Bloomberg or Refinitiv
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
A 401(k)/profit-sharing retirement plan
Open paid time off
Leaves of absences
Dependent care resources
Tuition reimbursement
Charitable gifts matching
Flexible spending accounts
Commuter benefits
Company
GMO
GMO is a global investment management firm committed to providing sophisticated clients with superior asset management solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
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