Reference Data Operations

We are hiring a Data Operations Engineer to join one of the world's most successful hedge funds, supporting the Market Data and Reference Data team during a critical coverage period. This is a hands-on role focused on real-time data quality, vendor integration, and operational ownership - ideal for professionals with strong market data and commodities experience in fast-paced financial environments.

• Manage and validate reference data across securities, pricing, accounts, and client data.

• Ensure data accuracy and integrity from vendor feeds (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters, IHS Markit, ICE).

• Handle Security Master data updates, monitoring, and exception resolution.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support real-time data needs across trading desks.

• Develop lightweight Python scripts for automation, validation, and monitoring tasks.

• Support client-driven enhancements and maintain vendor relationships.

• Monitor and troubleshoot real-time and static data pipelines.

• Assist in the integration of data APIs, particularly for Options and Futures products.
  

• Proven experience in Market Data or Reference Data Operations within financial services.

• Strong understanding of Security Master and enterprise data models (pricing, accounts, instruments).

• Hands-on experience with data from Bloomberg, Reuters, ICE, or similar providers.

• Working knowledge of commodities and futures - ideally crude oil, power, gas.

• Proficiency in Python scripting for data validation and automation.

• Familiarity with real-time data feeds and managing data quality exceptions.

• Prior experience supporting trading or portfolio management teams in an operational capacity.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with both internal and external stakeholders