Northern Trust is a global leader in delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking. The Investment Operations Data Analyst will oversee daily global operations of the security master processes and champion initiatives to enhance data quality and governance within NTAM.
Engage in the day to day responsibilities as it relates to global security master data processes across all NTAM clients, accounts and funds.
Ensure data completeness and consistency between IBOR & ABOR. Monitor KPIs to measure effectiveness.
Lead initiatives related to improving data quality in the core NTAM platforms
Provide project support and planning: develops test plans and user acceptance testing criteria. Experience with Azure DevOps a plus.
Evaluate and makes recommendations on techniques, practices or technologies that would enhance data related business needs
Respond to ad-hoc information requests, analyze, gather and research information and develop reports in response to management and/or regulatory requests.
Assist in the development of data quality management, data acquisition, data and system support.
Develop service levels with the business, establish a robust governance and control framework to ensure delivery of timely and accurate information, and monitor on-going effectiveness.
Drive initiatives to strengthen the first line of defense, instilling a culture of continuous improvement and robust policy and procedure documentation to reduce operational risk.
Qualification
Required
Understanding of the investment management business, multiple asset classes (equities, fixed income, FX, derivatives), and investment/financial technology systems within an Asset Management setting.
Demonstrated passion for data, process design and automation.
Problem solving, analytics, influencing, facilitation and consensus building.
Dynamic relationship building and partnership skills.
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experience in driving digital and automation-driven transformation to drive efficiencies and scalability.
Bachelor degree; financial management related courses strongly preferred.
2-4 years of work experience in the investment management industry.
Proficiency with investment as well as reporting and analytic tools and databases.
Preferred
Experience with Azure DevOps
SQL experience
Knowledge of applications like BlackRock’s Aladdin, BNY Eagle Investment Systems, and Bloomberg
Benefits
Retirement benefits (401k and pension)
Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
Paid time off
Parental and caregiver leave
Life & accident insurance
Other voluntary and well-being benefits
Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component
Northern Trust is a global leader in delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking.
