The Vice President of Data Integrity will manage and develop a small team and will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day accuracy and consistency of all aspects of critical portfolio management data across all asset classes on a daily basis. This involves but is not limited to defining, implementing and monitoring processes that ensure data integrity for Guggenheim. The role will involve working directly with Trading Desks, Portfolio Management, Compliance, Client Service and other Operations groups to ensure securities are set up timely and accurately in the trading systems and their data is maintained accurately.
The Data Integrity Vice President position is part of the Data Services and Asset Services group within the Operations department based in the Chicago office.
- Develop and manage the team of individuals responsible for ensuring that data accuracy, consistency, analytics, and NAIC designations are maintained across all systems and data sources.
- Ensure that all data produced by functional areas is accurate, consistent, and timely and that appropriate service levels are met in all internal and external delivery requirements and any issues are resolved on a daily basis.
- Ensure all security master data are maintained across all systems including BlackRock, PAM and others as needed.
- Assist in the design or revision of processes and procedures to ensure that the operational infrastructure is able to scale to accommodate strategic growth targets.
- Ensure all operational processes meet standards established by internal and external auditors, including SOC1 procedures.
- Produce global risk management and executive reporting that include diverse asset classes consolidated from multiple platforms.
- Monitor security data flow across various investment management software systems to ensure consistent and accurate information is used across the firm
- Daily assessment of the Data Integrity Group’s suite of quality control reports including security terms and conditions checks, security issuer validation, asset class sector checks, and security ticker checks
- Analyze and source data from various vendors including Bloomberg, Reuters, MSCI, and others
- Perform daily ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) ratings reviews and updates
- Consult with management and I.T. on how to develop continued incremental improvement and increased efficiencies across Operations and produce monthly data metrics
- Train with and learn from other groups within Asset Services including Analytics, Pricing, and Performance Attribution.
- Thorough understanding of fixed income securities, including structured products
- Ability to work on a team to create processes and influence change
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and client service
- Effective project management and communication skills
- Completion of the CFA Level 1 exam is a plus, but not required
- Experience using Blackrock Aladdin software is a plus