Position Title: Sr Global Securities Reference Data Analyst

Work Set-up: Work Onsite/ BC10

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7 AM 3:30 PM PH Time

Salary: Php 75k to 100k ( 5+ years experience)

About the Company

Our client is a US hedge-fund-backed IT firm. Established in 2019, they deliver 24/7 global services in financial data science, DevOps, software engineering, and high-performance computing. They are building a next-generation Corporate Reference Data Platform used by financial institutions worldwide.

To support our steady march to realization, we are looking for smart, self-motivated, and hardworking individuals looking to team up with us in this endeavor, have a lot of fun doing it, and earn above the industry's average.

About the Role

We are building a Corporate Reference Data Platform to serve financial institutions worldwide, and we need a senior securities data expert to be our trusted authority on global reference data. This role is designed for capital markets experts, not developers. You will serve as the subject matter expert guiding platform development, data validation, and quality standards. Your knowledge of securities identifiers, corporate actions, and cross-border data complexities will inform every critical decision about how our platform operates.

Key Responsibilities

? Serve as the primary authority on securities identifiers (ISIN, FIGI, CUSIP, SEDOL), corporate actions, and regulatory disclosure data across global markets

? Guide development teams by defining data requirements, validation rules, and business logic based on real-world securities processing needs

? Advise on how corporate events (dividends, mergers, spin-offs, tender offers) should be tracked and represented across different markets

? Establish quality standards and validation frameworks for institutional-grade reference data

? Document securities data standards, mapping methodologies, and processing guidelines

? Mentor junior analysts and collaborate with global teams across Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific

Required Qualifications:

Experience & Background

? Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field 5+ years of hands-on experience in global equity reference data, corporate actions processing, or securities data management

? Experience at a global financial data vendor, market data provider, or securities data aggregator strongly preferred

Securities Expertise (Primary requirement)

? Expert-level understanding of global securities identifier systems (ISIN, FIGI, CUSIP, SEDOL), including how they map across systems and jurisdictional applicability, comprehensive knowledge of corporate actions lifecycles, event types, timing conventions, and regional variations

? Strong familiarity with regulatory filings and corporate disclosures across multiple jurisdictions

? Understanding of security master data concepts, symbology challenges, and cross-border securities complexities (ADR/GDR, dual listings)

? Experience with how corporate actions are sourced, normalized, and distributed across multi-vendor data environments

Technical Skills (Not required; training provided)

? Basic SQL for data validation is helpful but not required (we will provide training)

? Python or scripting experience is a plus (we support skill development)

? Unix/Linux command-line experience is valued but not essential, training available

? Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS) is beneficial (we will support your learning)

? Understanding of ETL processes, data vendor APIs, or reference data feeds is a plus

? Experience using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) to support research, documentation, or problem-solving in day-to-day work is valued

We prioritize your securities expertise over technical skills and will invest in developing your technical capabilities.

Professional Skills

? Excellent English communication skills for global collaboration

? Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

? Attention to detail with ability to identify data quality issues

? Experience mentoring or guiding team members

Additional

Broader market exposure (including US and European markets)

Strong hands-on corporate actions processing experience (not just oversight)

Deeper security master architecture and build-level understanding

Familiarity with SEC filings, CUSIP, and global regulatory frameworks

Technical exposure beyond VBA (ideally Python / SQL knowledge)

You Are a Good Fit for This Role If You:

? Have spent years working with global reference data at a market data vendor or similar environment

? Are the person colleagues turn to when facing complex securities identifier or corporate actions questions

? Can explain why a particular identifier structure matters or how a cross-border merger should flow through reference data systems

? Understand regional variations in how corporate events are handled across different markets

? Want to apply your hard-won expertise to shape how institutional-grade reference data is managed

? Enjoy mentoring others and translating complex securities concepts into clear guidance

? Are comfortable leveraging modern tools, including AI assistants, to enhance your productivity

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