Associate - Security Data Management

At Harris, the true value of what makes us successful is found in our people. It is our unique mix of cultures, experiences, beliefs and backgrounds that sets Harris apart from the rest.  We constantly strive to cultivate, nurture and amplify an unparalleled environment, where we value intellectual curiosity and uniqueness of thought.  Inclusion is embedded in the very fabric of our culture of collaboration and openness.

We understand that a job description only tells one part of a broader story, and Harris is seeking dynamic candidates who can add to our best-in-class environment. We recognize that qualifications can be gained through both traditional and non-traditional paths, and we are committed to considering candidates who possess the potential to be excellent in this role regardless of prior experiences.  

Therefore we encourage ALL interested individuals to submit their applications, even if they do not meet every requirement outlined in the job description. 

Position Summary:  

The Security Data Management (SDM) group is responsible for the management of data and systems related to enterprise security reference data and security life cycle events such as corporate actions, proxy voting, pricing and market data management.

The Senior Data Analyst plays a central role in the firm’s middle office production cycle, combining hands-on execution of daily activities with oversight of outsourced services. This is a time sensitive production role with deliverables tied to market activity, trading deadlines, service provider cutoffs, and daily batch cycles. The Senior Data Analyst is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the firm’s security master, the administration of proxy voting, and the oversight of corporate action and pricing functions outsourced to a third-party administrator.

The Senior Data Analyst will interact daily with a broad range of internal teams including Domestic and International Research, Portfolio Implementation, Portfolio Accounting, Technology and other Operations groups. External communications will include market data vendors and third-party service providers.

The ideal candidate will bring data management experience, a control-oriented mindset, strong attention to detail, and a high degree of integrity. They must be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while thinking critically and escalating issues appropriately.

Responsibilities:

• Execute daily production tasks to establish, monitor, and proactively manage the firm’s security master data in Eagle and Charles River, confirming integrations occur on time and correctly.
• Perform ad-hoc, time-sensitive
• Oversee daily pricing and valuation services performed by the service provider, according to the firm’s Price Source Authorization (PSA); review end-of-day price exception and control reporting and resolve pricing issues by providing timely instructions back to the service provider.