Financial Services Office - Asset Information Associate - CDP Staff 2

at  EY

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
Financial Services Office, Asset Information Associate – Staff 2: This position could be located in CA, NY, PA, TX, NJ
EY is the only professional services firm with a separate business unit, the Financial Services Office (“FSO), dedicated to the wealth and asset management, bank and capital markets, and insurance firms. Our FSO teams have been at the forefront of the most significant industry events that are reshaping and redefining the financial services industry. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve the most complex challenges in the financial services industry, come join our dynamic FSO team!
The opportunity

The Asset Information team is responsible for establishing and maintaining PIMCO’s proprietary reference data warehouse. We utilize various vendors and sources, including Bloomberg, Markit, MSCI, and Reuters, and offer 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 an Asset Information Associate, you will focus on creating new security masters while assisting the team on projects and inquiries. Our team has exposure to all the products that PIMCO trades, so you will have an outstanding opportunity to learn the mechanics of the instruments, how the data is stored throughout our 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!

Key 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.

Skills and attributes for success

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, including the ability to multi-task and lead many ongoing initiatives.
• Resourceful, inquisitive, and enjoy problem-solving. Many of the concepts and/or solutions we face are sophisticated, and you bring a desire to work through these complex scenarios.
• You bring a proven track record to deliver on assigned responsibilities through pursuing excellence, outstanding attention to detail, and using interpersonal and communication skills.
• You seamlessly adapt to shifting priorities and enjoy working with ambiguity.
• A standout teammate who builds positive relationships and collaborates across multiple levels of a globally diverse organization, including external vendors.
• You have a track record of building credibility and trust through consistent behavior, high integrity, and judgment.
• Intellectual curiosity, a dedication to professional development, and ability to learn, and interest in staying on top of emerging trends.
• Self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• You have high emotional intelligence, are flexible, and resilient.

Proven record of navigating unstructured processes and simultaneously handling responsibilities with multiple, exciting demands

To qualify for the role, you must have;

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Economics or Finance
• MBA, CFA, or active status in either program is desirable.
• 0-2 years of previous reference data experience and knowledge of the financial markets
• Strong technology skills, including proficiency in MS Excel and SQL

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!

The Asset Information team is responsible for establishing and maintaining PIMCO’s proprietary reference data warehouse. We utilize various vendors and sources, including Bloomberg, Markit, MSCI, and Reuters, and offer 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

Key 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
• MBA, CFA, or active status in either program is desirable.
• 0-2 years of previous reference data experience and knowledge of the financial markets
• Strong technology skills, including proficiency in MS Excel and SQ