Asset Reference Data Analyst; Entry Level Job Newark area,Delaware USA,Finance & Banking

Position: Asset Reference Data Analyst (Entry Level)
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:
Asset Reference Data Analyst (Entry Level)
Pay Rate: $28/hr W2
Duration: 6 Months (RTH Opportunity)
Location: Newark, DE (Onsite)
Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:30 AM 5:30 PM (may rotate to 10:00 AM 7:00 PM; OT as needed)

Important Notes:

Bachelor's Degree REQUIRED
Fresh graduates are welcome
Work Model: 5 days onsite
Interview Process: 2 rounds (1 in-person required)

Job Summary:
The Asset Reference Data Analyst will be part of the Instrument Reference Data Operations team, responsible for delivering high-quality securities reference data across multiple lines of business. This team operates as a center of excellence, sourcing, validating, and distributing instrument data used in trading, risk management, fund valuation, settlement, and regulatory reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform daily validation of reference data within internal systems
Source, validate, and maintain instrument and pricing data
Work with external data vendors (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters) and internal tech teams
Resolve data discrepancies and client queries in a timely manner
Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of financial data
Participate in process improvements and automation initiatives (AI/tools)
Support monthly deliverables and reporting deadlines
Collaborate with stakeholders across operations, technology, and business teams
Escalate issues appropriately and maintain strong documentation

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (MANDATORY) Finance, Accounting, Economics, Math, CS, Engineering preferred
Strong understanding or interest in financial markets / fixed income / securities
Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Exposure to Fixed Income, Pricing, Fund Valuation, or Market Data
Knowledge of corporate actions, index benchmarking, and financial instruments
Familiarity with Bloomberg / Reuters
Exposure to AI / ML tools (Alteryx, Tableau, etc.)

Top Skills:

Team player mindset
Financial acumen
Flexibility and adaptability
Fast learner with proactive approach

Red Flags:

Frequent job hopping
Lack of flexibility or adaptability

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Entry-level finance graduate with strong analytical mindset
Comfortable working in data-heavy, operations environment
Interested in financial markets and data analytics