at J.P. Morgan
Bulge Bracket Investment BanksPosted 3 days ago
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**Reference Data Analyst:** Lead Hyderabad-based team managing instrument reference data. Key responsibilities entail day-to-day operations, stakeholder relations, data analysis, process improvement, and enhancement of control frameworks. Requires finance/technology degree, financial services ops experience, and instrument reference data knowledge. Must have proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data quality tools.
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Full Job Description
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
You are a detail-oriented professional passionate about delivering high-quality data and driving operational excellence. You have found the right opportunity.
As a Reference Data Team Lead in the Reference Data team, you will play a critical role in managing instrument reference data operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of critical data used across the firm.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations of the reference data team, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of instrument data
- Follow the global operating model to effectively support instrument requirements across securities services and markets businesses
- Analyze data to identify gaps and improve quality across key reference data attributes for multiple asset classes
- Collaborate with teams responsible for data creation, maintenance, and exception management on core platforms
- Respond to stakeholder queries and subscriber requests with accuracy and professionalism
- Ensure robust controls are implemented to minimize risk and maintain data integrity
- Partner with business and product teams to define requirements and embed strong data quality standards into processes
- Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of instrument data control frameworks
- Support change initiatives, product releases, and ongoing transformation projects
- Monitor performance metrics and identify opportunities for process improvement
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment
Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills
- Degree in Finance, Technology, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience in financial services operations with exposure to instrument reference data
- Strong understanding of financial instruments such as fixed income, equity, or derivatives
- Knowledge of securities operations and data lifecycle processes
- Experience working with market data providers such as Bloomberg, ICE, Euroclear, or Refinitiv
- Strong data analysis skills, including experience with SQL or data quality tools
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability with attention to detail
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with business and product stakeholders
- Experience working in a global operating environment with flexibility for EMEA time zone
Lead reference data operations, resolve queries, enhance data quality, and drive risk-controlled change across asset classes.
