> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/343245-specialist-reference-data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/343245-specialist-reference-data). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Specialist, Reference Data - **Company:** Man Group - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Information Technology Operations, Reference Data, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) - **Published:** June 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=89eff2b680da1146 ## About the Role Do you have experience in SFTP?, * Strong academics; educated to degree level or equivalent * Proven experience in Trade Operations within an investment management firm / investment bank / hedge fund * Knowledge around the Reference Data environment across a breadth of investment products * Understanding of financial markets * Experience using Excel and Bloomberg * Self-motivated and responsive to a constantly changing environment * Strong communication skills, with the credibility and confidence to influence and draw people together from various groups and levels * A clear thinker with an ability to learn and absorb concepts quickly This role presents a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to develop their product knowledge and Operations experience within the context of alternative investments. Man Group is at a very exciting stage in its business cycle and Reference Data is going to be key to its future success. ## Description Provide oversight on the outsourced Reference Data team at the Bank of New York with particular focus on effecting improvements. Own and monitor order and trade execution routing, optimising STP rates. This is a part-time, fixed-term contract (FTC) position for a duration of six months, working three days per week. Responsibilities * Maintain the integrity around security, account, legal entity ,fund and execution data and be a point person of all enhancements to current processes * Review Charge rule set ups to ensure the efficient settlement of trades * Ensure due process is conducted on data requests and is compliant with internal and external controls and audit * Provide oversight of outsourced Reference Data function * Initiate and ensure completion of technical set-up for new funds and managed accounts * Work with IT Operations to automate and maintain secure file delivery via sFTP and email * Highlight potential problems or delays to Man management * Manage and execute BAU projects where day-to-day functions allow ## Related Videos - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [SVG Favicons Boost SEO, Flying Cars in 2027, and AI Destroys Production Data - Sylwia Laskowska](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1887-svg-favicons-boost-seo-flying-cars-in-2027-and-ai-destroys-production-data-sylwia-laskowska) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Microservices architecture as a key element in building trading systems for global finance markets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1196-microservices-architecture-as-a-key-element-in-building-trading-systems-for-global-finance-markets) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [Brewing Tea over the Internet](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/697-brewing-tea-over-the-internet) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk)