Accounting & Finance - Accountant Basic (1-3 years)

Job Description

We are seeking an Asset Reference Data Analyst to join our dynamic team within Instrument, Pricing & Common Reference Data. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in fixed income, fund valuation, pricing, and market data operations and a proven ability to deliver accurate reference data, resolve data quality issues, and partner with technology to improve processes using AI-enabled tools.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily validation in the firm's strategic reference data applications to ensure data quality and completeness.
• Collaborate with market data vendors and technology teams to investigate and remediate data issues and drive quality enhancements.
• Complete daily and monthly production tasks within established deadlines and controls.
• Address client and stakeholder queries promptly and professionally with effective follow-up.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings to support product enhancements and client-focused solutions.
• Escalate issues in a timely manner and provide clear documentation to supervisors.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in fixed income, fund valuation, pricing, or related financial markets roles.
• Understanding of bonds, stock markets, corporate actions, index benchmarking, and fixed income products.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail under deadline pressure.
• Effective communication skills with ability to work in a team and across departments.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Market data vendor exposure, such as Bloomberg or Reuters, is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree required. Preferred fields include Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience or exposure to AI/ML tools or analytics platforms such as Alteryx or Tableau.
• Demonstrated flexibility, fast learning, and team orientation.

Work Schedule & Process

• Onsite, five days per week. Standard hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with periodic rotation to a 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. shift.
• Occasional overtime based on volume.
• Two interview rounds, including one in person.
• Role is not eligible for employer-sponsored immigration support.
• Recent graduates are welcome.