Asset Reference Data Analyst (Entry Level)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Asset Reference Data Analyst (Entry Level)
Pay Rate: $28/hr W2
Duration: 6 Months (RTH Opportunity)
Location: Newark, DE (Onsite)
Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:30 AM 5:30 PM (may rotate to 10:00 AM 7:00 PM; OT as needed)

Important Notes:

• Bachelor's Degree REQUIRED
• Fresh graduates are welcome
• Work Model: 5 days onsite
• Interview Process: 2 rounds (1 in-person required)

Job Summary:
The Asset Reference Data Analyst will be part of the Instrument Reference Data Operations team, responsible for delivering high-quality securities reference data across multiple lines of business. This team operates as a center of excellence, sourcing, validating, and distributing instrument data used in trading, risk management, fund valuation, settlement, and regulatory reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily validation of reference data within internal systems
• Source, validate, and maintain instrument and pricing data
• Work with external data vendors (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters) and internal tech teams
• Resolve data discrepancies and client queries in a timely manner
• Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of financial data
• Participate in process improvements and automation initiatives (AI/tools)
• Support monthly deliverables and reporting deadlines
• Collaborate with stakeholders across operations, technology, and business teams
• Escalate issues appropriately and maintain strong documentation

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (MANDATORY) Finance, Accounting, Economics, Math, CS, Engineering preferred
• Strong understanding or interest in financial markets / fixed income / securities
• Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to Fixed Income, Pricing, Fund Valuation, or Market Data
• Knowledge of corporate actions, index benchmarking, and financial instruments
• Familiarity with Bloomberg / Reuters
• Exposure to AI / ML tools (Alteryx, Tableau, etc.)

Top Skills:

• Team player mindset
• Financial acumen
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Fast learner with proactive approach

Red Flags:

• Frequent job hopping
• Lack of flexibility or adaptability

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Entry-level finance graduate with strong analytical mindset
• Comfortable working in data-heavy, operations environment
• Interested in financial markets and data analytics