Data Supply Chain Analyst

DescriptionA client with Kforce is seeking a Data Supply Chain Analyst to join their team.

Summary:

This role will focus on understanding, analyzing, and supporting third-party data flowing into the environment with particular emphasis on DTCC/DST data layouts, data exchanges, and processing within a broker/dealer environment. The ideal candidate will have direct, hands-on experience working with DTCC and/or DST-sourced data and be able to clearly articulate how they interacted with that data in a current or previous role.

This could come from a data/technical background or from a strong broker/dealer operations background where the individual regularly worked with DTCC/DST data feeds, files, layouts, or downstream processes.

This individual will bridge the gap between the business, operations, and technology teams by helping understand where third-party data originates, how it is received and processed, how it moves through the organization, and how it is ultimately consumed.

Key Responsibilities:

* Analyze and support third-party data received through DTCC, DST, and other external data providers
* Understand DTCC/DST data layouts, file structures, exchanges, and processing flows
* Trace data from external sources through internal processing and downstream business consumption
* Work with business, broker/dealer operations, and technology teams to understand data requirements and operational workflows
* Analyze incoming data to identify gaps, discrepancies, mapping issues, or processing problems
* Document data flows, field mappings, business rules, data definitions, and upstream/downstream dependencies
* Assist with data mapping and source-to-target analysis associated with third-party data
* Partner with stakeholders to translate operational processes and business requirements into clear data requirements
* Support investigation and root-cause analysis when data does not process or reconcile as expected Requirements
* Direct professional experience working with DTCC and/or DST data
* Strong understanding of DTCC/DST data layouts, data exchange, feeds/files, and processing
* Must be able to clearly explain how DTCC/DST data was used and processed in a current or previous role
* Experience with in broker/dealer, wealth management, financial services operations, or a closely related environment
* Understanding of how third-party data moves between providers, financial institutions, operational systems, and downstream consumers
* Experience performing data analysis, mapping, reconciliation, or researching data/process issues
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to understand and document business rules, data definitions, data mappings, and operational workflows
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work across both business/operations and technical teams

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with in broker/dealer operations, particularly in a function that regularly consumes or processes DTCC/DST data
* Experience as a Data Analyst, Operations Analyst, Business/Data Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, or similar role
* Experience with SQL and data querying/analysis
* Experience with source-to-target mapping, data lineage, data profiling, or data reconciliation
* Wealth management, retirement, brokerage, securities, or investment-industry experience
* Experience supporting enterprise data modernization or data transformation programs

Job Type Contract Compensation
50 - $60