Data Operations Analyst

Your role

Are you curious about how financial instruments, benchmarks and indices are used within the Asset Management lifecycle? Are you organized and have an eye for detail? Are you motivated by analytical challenges?

We're looking for a Data Analyst who can:
complete and support data lifecycle tasks for security reference, pricing, benchmark, index, and analytics data, including setup, maintenance, validation, reconciliation, and deactivation within agreed service level agreements (SLAs)
respond to internal requests to clarify, verify, reconcile, and control security, index, benchmark, and performance data, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness
control, analyze, calculate, and maintain systems and databases to ensure the accuracy and integrity of static and time series data across applications
follow, document, and review standard operating procedures to ensure they are fit for purpose
conduct comprehensive business analysis and define requirements for data management processes and system workflows
participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and oversee production releases, collaborating with data vendors, operations teams, and stakeholders to resolve data issues and ensure adherence to SLAs

Detailed salary information:
Chicago: the salary range for this role is $65000 to $80000
The expected salary range(s) for this role as of the date of this posting is/are based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. This role may also be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. For benefits information, please visit ubs.com/usbenefits.

Your team

You will be working in the Data Services team within Asset Management Chief Data Office. You will be supporting the day-to-day processes carried out by the Data Services team, which would include providing timely, accurate and complete security reference, pricing, benchmark, index, and analytics data to the UBS Asset Management Division - in line with defined requirements.

Team provides 24/7 coverage to ensure uninterrupted support and assistance to the asset management division. Team members are based in Chicago, Zurich, Krakow, Singapore, and Pune.

Your expertise

a university degree, ideally in business management, finance, or information technology, or equivalent
solid knowledge of asset classes, financial instruments, benchmarks, and indices
working knowledge of leading market data platforms (such as Bloomberg, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), Rimes)
solid experience with reconciliation, root cause analysis, and complex troubleshooting
proficiency in data manipulation and analysis tools (Excel, VBA, macros; SQL is a plus)
strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written
experience with tools such as SQL, Alteryx, Power BI, SimCorp Dimension platform preferred
a proactive, accountable team player with a positive, action-oriented mindset, capable of working independently, and driving data-driven solutions

About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That's why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we're more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We're dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That's why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we're more than ourselves.
We're committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.