Security Reference Management Senior Analyst

We are seeking a Nashville, TN based Security Reference Management Senior Analyst to join our Security Reference Management team in Global Technology & Operations. We're looking for someone who in interested in learning the various attributes that make up a financial security used for investment purposes.

Security Reference Management (SRM) provides financial security data on Fixed Income, Equities and Derivatives to internal Departments for the management of clients and fund investment activities. The security reference data is maintained within our security master system by the SRM team and then feeds downstream to our internal systems for trading, investment, risk, compliance, accounting, and reporting used by our internal departments. The team is responsible to ensure security reference data is accurate, timely and complete to meet the needs of our business activities.

The Security Reference Management Senior Analyst is a key role for our firm providing reference data in Fixed Income, Equity, and Derivatives that supports the investment activities. The Senior Analyst supports monitoring and maintaining the day-to-day activities within SRM as well as assisting and/or managing key strategic initiatives for the team and our consumers of reference data, such as Portfolio Management Group, Operations and Technology.

A Security Reference Management Senior Analyst will maintain all security data of various security types under Fixed Income, Equity and Derivatives that is used in multiple internal downstream applications. Security reference data is retrieved from outside vendors such as Bloomberg; the Senior Analyst is responsible to ensure the security reference data is accurately entered/represented in our internal security master system prior to sending the information downstream for our internal clients. The Senior Analyst will assist or manage various projects for the team, such as data cleanup, system enhancements, process improvements, and automation. The Senior Analyst maybe asked to help resolve ad-hoc challenges or escalated questions from the team or our internal clients.

The key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Research, input, and validate security indicative data on our Security Master System triggered from our automated security exceptions or questions/challenges received from our internal clients.
• Maintain multiple workflows, such as security exceptions within our Security Master system (CADIS), DART requests (Direct Access Request Tracking application), E-Mail Requests.
• Support various internal accounting systems such as Portfolio Management System, CAMRA, and Enterprise Portfolio Accounting in areas such as verifying and reconciling accrual differences.
• Working with internal departments including portfolio management, trading, reporting, performance, research, legal/compliance, etc. to resolve data discrepancies on a wide variety of asset types.
• Support reference data needs on all types of Fixed Income, Asset Backed, Equity, and Derivative instruments.
• Support various Quality Control reports and data cleanup projects that may include credit ratings, industry classifications, coupon rate information, issuer information, and cross reference identifiers relating to CUSIP/ISIN/SEDOL numbers.
• Document a process and procedures when needed.
• Work with management and other operational areas within AllianceBernstein to ensure data integrity across multiple databases.
• Identify work and data flow efficiency for opportunities in improvement.
• Assist and/or lead a project supporting technological enhancement, production fixes, data cleanup, and security automation.
• Establishing rapport with various business groups to understand reference data requirements and challenges.
• Work closely with various technology teams supporting our security master
• The team supports multiple shifts within the US Market. This role will cover one of the following: US start of Day (8am-4pm CST), US Day (9am-5pm CST), US end of Day (10am-6pm CST), or US end of Day batch support (11am-7pm CST).
• On occasion, the Analyst will have to support US Holidays, which is rotated within the team. This coverage can be done working from home.
• This is a hybrid role, working days in the office and at home.

This position offers the opportunity to learn the activities supporting investment management and how teams work together to support our clients; solve business and data problems and contribute to the business and operations success. More specifically, this role will support the day-to-day operations in Reference Data Management. In addition, this role will have an opportunity to work on various projects that will benefit the team and/or consumers of security reference data.

The candidate will be expected to manage their own career development but will receive management feedback and learn from challenging new assignments. They will have the opportunity to engage in Professional Development and Financial courses which will further their growth professionally and knowledge in the industry. They will also attend or schedule meetings with various business, operations, and technology groups as it relates to assigned projects.

Job Qualifications (The ideal candidate should have the following):

Our Senior Analyst typically have track records of outstanding professional performance and academic achievement, along with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, financial data skills, technical support skills, attention to detail and as well as strong communication skills. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborative environment and to present results to both expert and non-expert audiences. Preferably if the candidate has previous experience in Reference Data Management.

Qualifications, Experience, Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, economics, or accounting
• Four or more years of work experience in Operations within Asset Management
• At least two years of experience in fixed Income and equity securities
• Previous experience using third-party reference data providers, such as: Bloomberg, Direct Books, Wall Street Office, IPREO, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), and Refinitiv
• Has assisted and/or delivered small to medium size projects
• Preferred experience in reference data management
• Preferred experience using Jira and Confluence

Skills:

• Can work well within the team including other teams within operations and technology
• Must be organized and detailed oriented
• Can meet time sensitive deadlines
• Can handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a problem solver
• Able to work with a range of internal clients
• Intermediate to advance skill set in excel

Special Knowledge:

The Candidate should be able to present themselves positively, work well in a team, financial services setting, and be a change agent.

Location: Nashville, TN

As a leading global investment management firm, AB fosters diverse perspectives and embraces innovation to help our clients navigate the uncertainty of capital markets. Through high-quality research and diversified investment services, we serve institutions, individuals and private wealth clients in major markets worldwide. Our ambition is simple: to be our clients' most valued asset-management partner.

With over 4,400 employees across 51 locations in 25 countries, our people are our advantage. We foster a culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration to create an environment where everyone can thrive and do their best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to clients, we're looking for unique voices to help lead us forward. If you're ready to challenge your limits and build your future, join us.

Nashville, Tennessee