Data Integrity; SR AS

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Guggenheim Investments is seeking an organized and detail‑oriented candidate to join its Data Integrity team. The Senior Associate will be part of a team responsible for the creation and stewardship of security data and analytics calculations for all of Guggenheim Investments. This role provides a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, evolving, and fast‑paced team and will involve being a subject matter expert working directly with Trading Desks, Portfolio Management, Compliance, Client Service and other Operations groups to ensure securities are set up timely and accurately in the trading systems and that their data is maintained accurately.

As part of a team of experts on security level data, the Senior Associate will respond to a range of inquiries from stakeholders across the firm while getting exposure to equities, Corporate Bonds, Munis, Gov’t & Agency Bonds, ABS, RMBS, CMBS, Private Placements, and derivatives such as Swaps, Options and FX. The Data Integrity Senior Associate position is within the Operations department based in the Chicago and New York offices.

• Primary contact for security and issuer set‑up and review.
• Manage security master data across the risk management system, the portfolio accounting system, the order management system, the option trading system, and the data warehouse.
• Daily review and clean‑up of the data integrity suite of reports, including but not limited to factor and coupon validation, new bonds, missing issuers, security ticker check, SEDOL check.
• Daily updates and recalculations of principal and income projections.
• Monthly security master reconciliation between the risk management system and the portfolio accounting system.
• Timely response to queries affecting both the risk management system and the accounting system.
• Provide support for portfolio managers and sector specialists ensuring accurate data, including fixed‑income analytics, sectoring, and analyst assignments.
• Update and review fixed‑income cash flows, ensuring that the resulting bond analytics are within reasonable expectations of the portfolio desk and trading group.
• Produce monthly external reporting.

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in Finance or Business‑related fields.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience (asset management and/or middle office experience).
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis.
• Strong understanding of fixed‑income securities.
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple inquiries under tight deadlines.
• Ability to lead projects to completion and troubleshoot/resolve complex issues.
• High proficiency in Excel, and knowledge/use of the Microsoft Office suite.

• Completion of the CFA Level 1 exam is a plus, but not required.
• Experience using Blackrock Aladdin, Wall Street Office.
• Thorough, deep knowledge and understanding of fixed‑income securities, with emphasis on Bank Loans.
• Ability to work in a team to create processes and influence change.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and client service.
• Effective project management and communication skills.
• Organized, detail‑oriented and extremely thorough with strong problem‑solving skills and demonstrated ability to take initiative.

Annual base salary between $ and $. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

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