Title: Reference Data Operations Analyst
Location: Baltimore, MD
Remote/Hybrid/Onsite: Hybrid: 3 days on site per week mandatory
Position Type: Contract, possible temp-to-perm
Duration: 12 months
Rate: $20.00 - $21.00/hr

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The team is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of Product data for the firm. The candidate will report to the Product Operations team leader and have diverse responsibilities, including but not limited to the following:
* Identifying, defining, and coordinating development of rules to monitor the data quality of securities reference data (incl. equities, listed derivatives and fixed-income products and pricing) against external data providers (incl. Bloomberg and Reuters) and direct exchange feeds.
* Acquiring an intricate knowledge of the Firms product data, flow of the data in the firm systems, impact of poor quality data, building the ability to understand the wider environment and question data integrity.
* Root-cause analysis of data quality exceptions to determine trends in the data, identify inaccuracies in external data providers' feeds and recommend opportunities to increase efficiency and productivity.
* Communication and organizational skills as well as attention to detail and a readiness to escalate issues with a sense of urgency are of importance.
* Escalation of potential/current risks.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1-3 years' experience Finance graduate/equivalent degree
Strong communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office
* (Highly Preferred) Finance Graduate (B.Com/M.Com/MBA in Finance/Equivalent Degree in Finance)
* Ability to work well under pressure.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office.
* Exposure to Technical Skills (sql, database, macros, etc)

If you believe you're a suitable fit for this position, please apply directly with your most updated resume. Our organization values effective communication, although it's important to understand that we may not always be able to provide application updates to every candidate. If, following a review of your profile, we identify you as a potential match, a recruiter will contact you directly to discuss your candidacy

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

• Baltimore, MD 21218 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person