Financial Services Risk, EY Comply, Asset Information - Senior

Financial Services Risk, EY Comply, Asset Information Senior: This position could be located in CA (primary), NY.

EY is a leader in serving the global financial services marketplace and the only professional services firm with a separate business unit dedicated to the financial services industry – the Financial Services Organization (FSO).

Our focused model and bold ambition have put us at the center of the events that continue to reshape and redefine our industry, working side by side with a range of clients from our most venerable institutions to dynamic new entrants across Banking and Capital Markets, Wealth and Asset Management, Insurance, and Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction. Our purpose is to help build a financial services industry in which financial institutions are trusted and flourish, and the global economy is healthy, growing and secure. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve complex challenges, then come join our dynamic FSO team!

The opportunity

You will play a crucial role in enabling the daily trading for asset managers by creating new securities in the reference data warehouse while assisting the team on projects and inquiries. Our team has exposure to all the products traded by our clients, so you will have an outstanding opportunity to learn the mechanics of the instruments, how the data is stored throughout the internal systems, and how end-users consume the information. In this role, you will frequently collaborate with teams across the organization, including Legal, Compliance, Technology, Analytics, Risk, Account, and Portfolio Management. If you have a solid technical background along with a strong understanding of the financial markets, we would like to hear from you!

The Asset Information team is responsible for establishing and maintaining the client’s proprietary reference data warehouse. We utilize various vendors and sources and offering documents to ensure the accurate population of security and issuer level data. Our team’s other core responsibilities include:

• Answering complex product-related inquiries
• Performing data integrity analysis
• Addressing ad hoc research projects
• Working with development teams to expand further and enhance our proprietary systems

As a Senior in EY Comply you will work closely with our experienced client serving professionals to deliver managed services to our Financial Services clients.  Join our team and assist leading asset managers in transforming their business models to address their most complex challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain security master information
• Monitor daily quality assurance checks
• Reference data analysis and ad hoc projects
• Answer data related inquiries for various departments throughout the organization
• Submit system enhancements and work with technology teams to implement

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Economics or Finance
• 3-5 years of previous reference data experience and knowledge of the financial markets
• Solid understanding of financial markets, investment concepts, and portfolio management processes.
• Strong technology skills, including proficiency in MS Excel and SQL.
• Exemplary problem-solving skills with an analytic mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High-level organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Proactive nature and a strong drive to improve work processes.
• Excellent ability to work well in a team and collaborate with various departments.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience interfacing with portfolio managers and trading assistants regarding reference data.
• Vendor management oversight experience
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
• CFA certification or progress towards it.
• Ability to multitask and manage time-sensitive deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

What we look for

You should be flexible and able to manage multiple responsibilities, including delivery of exceptional quality work to our clients. In addition, you’ll be a motivated self-starter, and will value sharing best practices with your colleagues and leaders.

What working at EY offers:

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, both pension and 401(k) plans, unlimited vacation days (as approved by management), plus 19 firm-wide holidays, and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Commitment to providing meaningful on-the-job coaching and training to further bolster your skills and growth
• Opportunity to continue to create marketable, desired skills and progress your career

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to develop your career. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Join us in building a better working world. Apply now!

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.