Securities Data Specialist Los Angeles, CA

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Securities Data Specialist-Los Angeles, CA

 

The Securities Data Management team is responsible to verify and maintain all data related to securities processing in the firms recordkeeping system.  This includes security information, prices, ratings and other data required to accurately reflect the positions and generate transactions within the portfolios.

 

Position Responsibilities:

·         Set-up, review and maintain the securities within the security master

·         Monitor all data feeds related to new and changing data as related to securities

·         Monitor and maintain pricing process in order to properly reflect the value of the positions within the firms portfolios

·         Liaise between portfolio managers, traders and custodians for all security-specific activity and issues, ensuring cross-communication of critical information between firm departments

·         Set-up, maintain and monitor all User Defined Fields and Tables (UDF’s, UDT’s) in the security and transaction master of the accounting system

·         Ensure all security data is accurate by periodic reviews and monitoring procedures

·         Discover, research and resolve discrepancies related to security data whether transactional (i.e. coupons, corporate actions, paydowns), or analytical in nature

·         Ensure maintenance of administrative records in account/fund files

·         Ensure the proper posting of corporate actions on holdings

·         Archive records on a yearly basis

·         Participate in special projects such as technology advancements

 

General Skills:

·         Excellent communication skills

·         Strong organization and time management skills

·         Team-oriented work ethic that includes willingness to help others

·         Able to work independently and share results of assigned projects with team

·         members

·         Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

 

Experience and Skills Required:

·         Minimum two years of investment operations or securities data management

·         Strong fixed-income product knowledge, particularly bank loans, CLO’s, CDO’s variable rates securities

·         Hedge fund or private equity experience is a plus

 

Computer Skills:

·         Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel – knowledge of formulae a must (e.g.

·         “vlookup”)

·         Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word

·         Working knowledge of Microsoft Access or other databases a plus

·         Basic knowledge of Bloomberg

·         Knowledge of Thomson’s Portia system is a plus

 

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