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The Associate will perform asset setup across multiple asset classes, resolve reference data exceptions, identify opportunities to improve operational processes, and help ensure the integrity of ...

Develop an expert understanding of GMO's reference data flow within internal databases and vendor applications: BlackRock Aladdin, NeoXam DataHub, and Eagle PACE * Act as the NeoXam DataHub ...

Develop an expert understanding of GMO's reference data flow within internal databases and vendor applications: BlackRock Aladdin, NeoXam DataHub, and Eagle PACE * Act as the NeoXam DataHub ...

Data Platform Analyst

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$155K - $170K/yr

Develop an expert understanding of GMO's reference data flow within internal databases and vendor applications: BlackRock Aladdin, NeoXam DataHub, and Eagle PACE * Act as the NeoXam DataHub ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the reference data position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Reference Data role, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in managing large datasets, typically supported by a degree in finance, business, or information management. Familiarity with data management software such as Bloomberg, Reuters, or proprietary databases, and knowledge of SQL or data governance tools, are often required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork are key soft skills that help you collaborate effectively and resolve data discrepancies. These competencies ensure accurate, consistent, and reliable data that supports essential business operations and decision-making across the organization.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone in a reference data position?

Professionals in Reference Data are responsible for managing and maintaining key business datasets, such as client, product, or security master information. Daily tasks often include data entry, validation, remediation of discrepancies, and ensuring data integrity across multiple systems. You’ll work closely with operations, compliance, and IT teams to resolve issues quickly and respond to data requests. Given the importance of accurate reference data to financial transactions and reporting, attention to detail and proactive troubleshooting are essential. This role offers opportunities to develop expertise in data governance and may lead to advancement in data management, analytics, or operations leadership.

What is a reference data?

A Reference Data job involves managing and maintaining critical data sets that support business operations, typically in financial services, healthcare, or enterprise systems. Responsibilities include data governance, validation, enrichment, and ensuring consistency across systems. Professionals in this role work with various stakeholders to standardize data definitions, improve data quality, and support regulatory compliance. They may also use tools and databases to streamline data management and reporting.

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Team Lead, Fixed Income, Data License Content - Enterprise Data

Bloomberg LP

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Bloomberg rating

9.4

Company rating: 9.4 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 243 rated software companies


Job description

Team Lead, Fixed Income, Data License Content - Enterprise Data
Location
New York
Business Area
Product
Ref #
10052837
Description & Requirements
We are Bloomberg Enterprise Data - fast-paced, innovative, and expanding! We partner closely with our clients, understanding their unique businesses, data ecosystems, and financial technology (FinTech) ambitions. Our extensive selection of datasets - spanning all asset classes, with flexible delivery technologies and scheduling - enables our clients to power analytics, automation, and innovation at scale.
Bloomberg's Enterprise Data business continues to lead the market in delivering trusted, high-quality enterprise content for the financial services industry. Our offering includes best-in-class data and delivery via a fully managed, AI-ready platform. Our clients value the quality, completeness, and intelligence of our content, as well as our commitment to innovation and partnership.
Fixed Income Reference Data Team-
Our Fixed Income Reference Data solutions are critical to the success of Bloomberg's Enterprise Content business. We have built a best-in-class data product offering that services client demand for completeness, timeliness and high-quality reference data. Reference data provides the foundation across pricing, regulatory, risk and our sustainable Fixed Income Data Solutions. This business is core to our growth strategy across Enterprise Data, and our ambition is to continue servicing the most complex demands and challenges of our clients so that they can innovate and deliver value to their clients. The team is responsible for identifying, creating, and designing data solutions that leverage Bloomberg's Fixed Income data. This requires an in-depth understanding of Fixed Income markets and key market drivers.
The Role-
We are seeking a senior individual to join the Fixed Income Reference Data team as Team Lead. They will be responsible for building the strategic product roadmap and measurement of progress towards the long-term vision for Fixed Income Reference Data. They will lead a group of high-performing product managers while also being charged with the development and execution of a business strategy that will take the Fixed Income capabilities forward, recognizing innovations in technology, and evolving industry trends. Key to this is understanding the multi-dimensional challenges our clients are trying to solve and making sure that we remain their trusted partner as they work with us to build solutions driven by best-in-class data
We'll trust you to:
  • Drive growth in the Data business by defining a forward-looking product strategy, prioritizing high-impact initiatives, and executing with agility.
  • Lead, inspire, mentor, and develop a team of product managers
  • Work closely with clients, Sales, Marketing, and Service teams to drive Fixed Income Data business growth
  • Collaborate with various internal teams to execute the go-to-market strategy and increase product awareness

You'll need to have:
  • 7+ years' experience as a Product Manager with proven experience in a leadership role
  • Deep understanding of Fixed Income Markets including and not limited to Bonds, Munis, Corps and Cash structured Products
  • Proven understanding of capital markets, market structure and the many factors impacting our clients and therefore driving their challenges, priorities
    • Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams, influence and drive data business requirements
  • Demonstrated knowledge data science and quantitative investing processes
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex, technical concepts with clarity and influence across senior stakeholders.
  • Ability to travel globally as needed to engage with teams, clients and industry partners

We'd love to see:
  • Passion for AI innovation and the evolving landscape of agentic, intelligent data systems
  • Proficiency in Python, R, or other programming languages typically used in data science and analytics

Salary Range = 235,000 - 350,000 USD Annual + Benefits + Bonus
The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.
We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.
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Bloomberg runs on data. As the Data Management & Analytics team within Engineering, we support our organization's needs around managing data efficiently. The vision of the team is to build solutions that drive data quality, data dictionary, data stewardship, data lineage, reference, and master data management across various data domains (prospect, customer, vendor, material etc.). We partner with business teams across the organization in addressing their data needs and ultimately helping run business operations efficiently and make improved decisions.

Industry

Finance and insurance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1981