The Investments Data Operations Analyst will form part of the Data Operations Team. They are custodian of the Security Master, Benchmark Master and Portfolio Accounting products.The team is the interface between the business and third-party vendors. The role will involve frequent and close liaison with personnel of all levels, in both front and back-office environments, and requires a candidate who is committed to teamwork.You will be responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of data. The role includes being actively involved in data operations projects which the core objectives are to improve processes and create efficiencies Including project involvement and analysis of data. Responsibilities: Maintain relationships with Portfolio Managers, Dealers and Performance and Risk, Client Operations and Reporting teams. Understand their queries and the impact a data issue has on their function/process, manage their expectations and consider changes to avoid a reoccurrenceHave a key relationship with Investment Operations and assist in data queries which arise in that teamMaintain relationship with 3rd party as well as assist in the oversight of that teamMaintain relationships with other data providers (Benchmark Data Provider) and assist in oversight of that team. Ensuring quality of benchmark dataCreate securities required for tradingMaintain security static dataPerform daily system and data reconciliationsReview NAV reconciliations, investigate breaks and communicate to impacted business users of the dataAssist with the implementation of new products and new instruments from a data operations perspectiveContinually review and update processes and procedures to reduce risk and improve efficiencyRequirements:B. Com or B.Bus.Sci or other similar degrees with at least 3-5 years relevant industry and operational experienceExperience of liaising with individuals at all levels and across businessBloomberg experienceBasic SQL experienceStrong Excel knowledge