Investment Data Analyst

Job description

To produce timely and accurate gold-copy investment data per assigned data domain with a focus on operational efficiency and output quality. To execute and analyze a wide variety of complex data exception reports, quality control queries, and periodic reports in a timely and accurate manner. Proactively engages and works collaboratively with colleagues across FFS and IMG to improve and sustain operational processes. Core Responsibil ities 1. Produces timely and accurate gold-copy investment data per assigned data domain with a focus on operational efficiency and output quality. Completes complex tasks while working under tight deadlines, managing competing priorities, and analyzing multiple inputs to meet operational objectives. Researches and analyzes data exceptions with internal/external data suppliers and partners. Maintains system and business controls to ensure data integrity and approved data distribution to the enterprise. 2. Executes and analyzes a wide variety of daily and periodical data reporting and quality control queries in a timely and accurate manner. Provides advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution in identifying issues/trends in reports or source systems. Ensures data feed services levels are met and accurately loaded into systems. Escalates issues when needed to the appropriate support team, ensuring that data issues are resolved efficiently and quickly. Provides ongoing reporting to fulfill the needs of both regulatory bodies and internal partners, as needed. 3. Recognizes improvement opportunities based on process knowledge and recommends and implements proper solutions to gain efficiencies and ensure quality. Performs root cause analysis of data errors and provides short-term and long-term solutions for issues, elevating issues when appropriate. 4. Builds a strong network within the Data Management community and shares knowledge and experience. Proactively engages and works collaboratively with colleagues across FFS, IMG, and the enterprise to improve and sustain global operational processes. 5. Develops a strong and consistent knowledge of the funds and securities assigned and understands the details driving the global operational processes and the downstream impacts. Leverages product and operational knowledge to aid in the production of gold-copy data. 6. Provides project support by participating in acceptance and regression testing, system monitoring, and other project-related activities as needed. Monitors and ensures data quality by using existing business knowledge to create test cases and monitoring reports that ensure data accuracy and completeness. 7. Creates, maintains, and improves Data Management's procedures and workflows. Identifies and escalates potential control gaps in a timely manner to ensure resolution and to lessen impact. Adheres to various control standards to ensure compliance. 8. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience. Minimum of two years related work experience, with at least one year of financial or investment industry experience preferred. How We Work Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.