eFinancialCareers

• Company

  PRA

• Location

  Australia-Sydney

• Remuneration

  $60-80K

• Position Type

  Employee

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  24 Sep 2008

• eFC Ref no

  438280

THE ROLE:

•  Service provision for securities market data for all fund management processes supporting investment management, trading and accounting systems
• The control and validation of time series data including security pricing, asset master, index, corporate actions, trading data and market level data
• Management of daily production and data integrity assignments
• Liaison with market data vendors and market dealers to obtain the best and most accurate source for security reference and pricing data
• Ability to work to strict deadlines
• Liaison with internal client groups, managing expectations of service delivery and specific data content or coverage initiatives
• Operate as part of a global team with colleagues in other global locations
• Constantly evaluate processes and procedures for inefficiencies, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain procedural documentation and update as necessary
• Perform testing of in-house software and external vendor products

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Applicable university or college finance related degree or significant experience in market data production system maintenance
• Two to three years experience of working in financial services industry, preferably in banking, investment management.
• Knowledge of investment products, specializing in either equity or fixed income a bonus Experience working with complex systems and data
• Basic Programming Knowledge (SQL) will be a major plus but not a necessity.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Excellent analytical skills applied in a practical environment
• Effective team player
• Well organised, disciplined approach to work
• Highly computer literate, with good spreadsheet based skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Conscientious with good attention to detail
• Ability to apply knowledge in a practical framework
• High level of self-motivation, with a strong work ethic
• Results orientated
• Enjoy working in a challenging client service environment
• Global mindset
• Strong analytical & problem solving capabilities

To apply for this role, please use the link below or send your resume via the link below or call Mark on 02 8234 3518 to discuss the role in more detail.