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# Data Analyst/ Security Master & Reference Data Specialist

- **Company:** Phyton Talent Advisors
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Reference Data, Standard Sql
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75933573-data-analyst-security-master-reference-data-specialist

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience within financial services, with a background in operations, reference data, security master, or a related function
 * Experience working with security master and/or reference data, ideally within an investment manager, hedge fund, broker-dealer, or similar financial institution
 * Strong understanding of bank debt, leveraged loans, private debt, or other complex credit instruments
 * Familiarity with the lifecycle of loans and fixed income securities and how changes impact operational and reference data
 * Experience using Bloomberg and exposure to financial data platforms such as Refinitiv, ICE, S&P Global/Markit, ClearPar, Wall Street Office, or comparable systems
 * Working knowledge of SQL and advanced proficiency with Excel
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research issues and identify discrepancies in large or complex data sets
 * Experience working with business and technology teams to improve processes, controls, or systems
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders at various levels
 * Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through
 * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and managing multiple priorities simultaneously

## Description

* Own the day-to-day review and maintenance of security and instrument data within the firm's reference data environment
 * Review new securities and ensure required attributes are accurately captured and maintained throughout the security lifecycle
 * Investigate data discrepancies, perform validation checks, and work with internal and external partners to determine appropriate resolutions
 * Support reference data related to bank debt, leveraged loans, private credit, and other less-liquid instruments
 * Monitor changes to instruments and ensure relevant lifecycle events are reflected accurately in downstream systems
 * Handle events such as loan paydowns, drawdowns, interest rate changes, PIK activity, delayed compensation, and settlement-related updates
 * Work closely with Operations, Technology, Trading, Risk, and other stakeholders to resolve data and process issues
 * Partner with third-party data providers to research security characteristics, pricing/reference information, and other data discrepancies
 * Help develop and enhance operational controls, procedures, and documentation surrounding reference data
 * Participate in system and process improvement initiatives, including testing enhancements and helping translate business needs into technology requirements
 * Assist with the evaluation and implementation of new data sources, vendors, and products
 * Identify opportunities to improve data quality, streamline manual processes, and strengthen overall operational controls