Principal Data Management Analyst Contract

VTRAC Consulting Corporation
“Intelligent Resources”

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Position No.: 22130
Title: Principal Data Management Analyst
Type: Contract
No. of Positions: 1
Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description:
We are looking for a Principal Data Management Analyst to be the subject matter expert and represent Global Portfolio Services in cross functional/global/complex projects. He/she will lead internal/cross functional/global projects, perform research/analysis, facilitate discussions to reach consensus, coordinate responses, document outcome, train global team, effectively communicate to all levels within the organization and external vendors. The Principal Data Management Analyst will mentor and share knowledge with global team members and be the escalation point and own critical production issues. Participation in daily production support as needed.

Key Responsibilities / Duties:

• Provide support to GPRS colleagues in day-to-day operation and production support tasks when call upon
• Lead the research and analysis of security master related data in support of the creation / maintenance of specific data elements
• Ensure data provided fits the organization’s global needs
• Represent GPRS as subject matter experts in cross-functional / global projects
• Facilitate discussions to establish consensus and agreement with a win-win focus in mind
• Lead, facilitate, coordinate and project manage the research, analysis, implementation, documentation and training of new business requirements/projects (e.g. new instruments, new/change regulatory requirements, new systems implementation) globally
• Require to motivate a diversified (cross function, cross location) group of project team members and create an open and healthy project environment for project team members to deliver desired outcome
• Establish and continually refine global support model while ensuring unique regional business needs are addressed
• Ensure operation procedures are documented, shared with and cross-train the global team
• Perform independent research, review and analysis of financial statements, organizational structure, business model, operational risks, performances and securities / financial statements issued by organizations we invest in
• Validate and ensure data override requests conform to Company’s Data Standard; conduct research/analysis and escalate issue to appropriate Data Governance bodies as needed
• Provide oversight for the standardization, acquisition, maintenance and quality assurance on data that GPRS has ownership and stewardship responsibilities.
• Proactively contribute ideas, research and recommend continuous improvement opportunities (e.g. data standard enhancements, streamline / automate daily operations processes)
• Lead approved continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide oversight to ensure data integrity in systems we support and that data are reconciled across these systems
• Serve as a mentor to Analysts and Administrators in the global Data Operations Team
• Provide guidance by sharing knowledge and experience with the team
• Provide feedback to location-managers on performance of global team members he/she interacts with
• Research in new security instruments, lead the creation of support procedures and train global team
• Liaise and build strong business relationship with global colleagues within the organization, data vendors (e.g. Bloomberg, Reuters) and application vendors (e.g. Eagle, BlackRock)
• Proactively identify potential operational risks, suggest mitigation strategy to manager and lead the implementation of the agreed upon mitigation strategy
• Act as subject matter expert and the escalation point in production issues pertaining to GPRS
• Own critical production issues and ensure these issues are resolved accurately and efficiently

Work Experience / Knowledge:

• Minimum 4-6 years’ securities industry experience
• Excellent knowledge of investment products globally is required
• Knowledge of market data services such as Bloomberg and Reuters is required
• Must have pervious knowledge and work experience with data management applications (e.g. CADIS, Eagle PACE)
• Trading applications (e.g. Charles River, Aladdin)
• Portfolio administration applications (e.g. Eagle STAR, Portia, FMC) and fund accounting applications
• Must have a good understanding of the end-to-end investment services processes such as trade entry, trade process, settlement, valuation, corporate action processing and fund account
• Must have a strong understanding on the impact of different characteristics of a security has on downstream data consumers and business functions (e.g. Compliance, Risk, Performance)
• Must have a big picture view and deep data / process / business flow knowledge across systems GPRS used
• Customer focus and with a keen interest in providing superb services to clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Experience in communication and facilitation with all levels within a global organization is required

tail oriented, big picture perspective and work under pressure with tight deadline

• Maintain a global focus and have strong connection with all levels of colleagues in a cross-functional global team environment
• Strong Microsoft Office skills – in particular Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Vision
• Numerate and analytical
• Ability to mentor and lead a global project team that is not his/her direct reports
• Strong facilitation, project management and presentation skills

Formal Education:

• Require a University degree in Accounting, Finance or business area of concentration (or an equivalent combination of education, training, experience that would provide the knowledge, skills and ability required)
• MBA an asset

License / Registration / Certification:

• Certify Financial Analyst (CFA) or Professional accounting designation (CMA, CGA, CA, CPA) an asset

We thank all candidates in advance. Only selected candidates for interviews will be contacted. For other exciting opportunities, please visit us at www.vtrac.com. VTRAC is an equal opportunity employer.

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