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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Asset Management Data SME / Data Validation - **Company:** Apptad Inc. - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $95,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Validation, Data Infrastructure, Metadata, Raw Data, Reference Data, Standard Sql, Enterprise Data Management, Snowflake, Data Lineage - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usd749ff47d167e045f63be81278f23fbb ## About the Role * Strong understanding of positions/holdings, security reference data, pricing/market data, performance/benchmarks, risk/analytics and portfolio data * Experience in large-scale data reconciliation, root-cause analysis, data lineage, and Silver/Gold layer validation and sign-off * Ability to work across business and technology teams to investigate and resolve data exceptions * Aladdin implementation/migration/onboarding experience is highly preferred, * Strong SQL and Snowflake experience with the ability to extract, analyze, and reconcile data across large and complex datasets. * Deep understanding of asset management data domains, including: * Positions & Holdings * Security Reference Data * Pricing & Market Data * Performance & Benchmark Data * Analytics & Risk Data * Product and Portfolio Structures * Experience validating and signing off data products used for downstream reporting, analytics, operational processes, and business consumption. * Ability to analyze data outputs and trace lineage end-to-end across source systems, Snowflake, medallion architecture layers (Bronze, Silver, Gold), and consuming applications. * Strong investigative skills to determine whether variances are driven by: * Data sourcing issues * Mapping or transformation logic * Calculation methodologies * Reference data differences * Expected business or vendor differences * Experience performing large-scale data reconciliations and validating data conversions, migrations, and platform implementations. * Ability to quickly research, troubleshoot, and perform root cause analysis on complex data exceptions and reconciliation breaks. * Proficient in using AI-assisted analysis tools to accelerate data investigations, anomaly identification, reconciliation review, and documentation activities. * Ability to understand and evaluate data calculations, transformation logic, business rules, and reporting outputs. * Experience documenting data lineage, business glossaries, transformation logic, and data definitions as part of the validation process. * Ability to identify recurring issue themes and proactively recommend data quality controls, monitoring requirements, and DQ rules. * Strong communication skills with the ability to summarize findings, risks, root causes, and recommended actions for both technical and business stakeholders. * Ability to independently manage workstreams, drive issue resolution, and lead sign-off activities with minimal oversight. Preferred Qualifications * Prior Aladdin implementation, migration, onboarding, or support experience. * Understanding of Aladdin data models, security master, analytics, positions, pricing, and downstream reporting integrations. * Experience working within modern data platforms leveraging Snowflake and medallion architecture patterns. * Familiarity with data lineage, metadata, governance, and data quality tooling. * Previous experience supporting enterprise data platform transformations, operating model changes, or data validation programs within an asset management environment. ## Description * Drive Silver and Gold layer data reconciliation and sign-off activities. * Rapidly evaluate and disposition reconciliation differences. * Identify and document root causes and remediation actions. * Escalate material risks that could impact Aladdin readiness. * Improve transparency of lineage, calculations, and data quality controls. * Enable timely and confident business sign-off of data products and reporting outputs. ## Related Videos - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [Bringing Clarity to Event Streams: Enabling Analytics and AI Through Rich Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1616-bringing-clarity-to-event-streams-enabling-analytics-and-ai-through-rich-metadata) - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Why Blockchain? 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