Financial Securities - Reference Data Operations Analyst

Job Description :

Bring your analytical mindset to a team where data quality powers critical business decisions across the Asia Pacific region. In our Reference Data Operations team, you will work alongside experienced data professionals, build deep expertise in financial instruments, and contribute to initiatives that strengthen how we manage and deliver data. Whether you are starting your career or looking to take the next step, this role offers the chance to develop valuable skills, collaborate across global teams, and make a real impact on operational excellence.

As a Financial Securities Data Analyst within our Reference Data Operations team, you will manage data quality and exceptions for instrument reference data, working closely with a team of data analysts and cross-functional partners. You will ensure accurate and timely delivery of data that supports businesses across the Asia Pacific region, while maintaining a strong control framework to reduce financial risk. This role gives you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of capital markets, corporate actions, and data operations, while contributing strategic ideas that improve how the team works.

As our team supports the Asia Pacific region, the candidate has to be comfortable with working around early morning shifts and occasional work on Singapore public holidays. Compensatory time off (off in lieu) is provided to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Job responsibilities:

• Support instrument reference data processes and ensure consistent, timely delivery of high-quality data across all asset classes.
• Manage corporate action event handling related to instrument reference data, understanding how market events affect static data and trigger downstream corporate actions.
• Provide subject matter expertise and support to downstream teams and clients, helping resolve questions and data-related challenges.
• Ensure proper controls are in place to reduce financial risk, and implement and monitor procedures to maintain adherence to those controls.
• Partner and collaborate with teams across regions to maintain a consistent and effective global operating model.
• Resolve client queries promptly and professionally, ensuring a positive service experience.
• Contribute to ongoing development and refinement of operational processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and data quality.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Science, Technology, or an equivalent field.
• Open to fresh graduates.
• Strong knowledge of market data vendors such as Bloomberg and Refinitiv.
• Understanding of industry activities, corporate actions, index tracking, and capital markets.
• Inquisitive and analytical mindset with a willingness to challenge the status quo and a strong awareness of risk.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both within a team and across departments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail, able to identify pain points and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to analyze, mine, and query data to develop solutions and drive efficiencies.
• Flexibility to work staggered shifts and on public holidays, as the team covers the Asia Pacific region.
  

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Familiarity with digital tools such as Alteryx, Jira, or Confluence.
• Understanding of data management principles for financial services, including governance, quality, storage, and modelling.