Four year college degree (B.S. or B.A) with an excellent academic record
Have at least 7 years of prior investment data experience with a very strong preference for someone with security reference master experience at an investment manager, a service provider (such as a custodian), or a broker-dealer
Experience with Eagle PACE, Eagle RDC, Charles River, FactSet, Bloomberg and Yield Book preferred
Demonstrated ability to develop and clearly articulate effective strategies, advocate for them, respond thoughtfully to constructive suggestions and execute as applicable
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, flexible, reliable and proactive
Experience using emerging technologies, such as AI, to create efficiencies and drive growth
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to follow established work processes and meet strict deadlines
Ability to work efficiently, effectively and independently as well as contribute to a team environment
Dodge & Cox operates in a 4 and 1 Hybrid model. All employees are required to be in their assigned office as noted in the job posting Monday - Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely on Friday. This policy is subject to change.
The salary range for this position is $130k - $155k.
All Dodge & Cox employees must adhere to the Firm's security policies and Code of Ethics. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Benefits
Health insuranceRemote work optionsFlexible schedulePerformance bonus
Additional Information
The Trade Operations & Data Analyst will be a key member of the Investment Operations department with a primary focus on security reference data, characteristics data and overall asset data quality. The successful candidate will play a key role in formulating operational strategy, managing operational risk, creating and documenting efficient workflows, and supporting new initiatives for the firm. This person will work closely with other members of the Investment Operations and Technology teams as well as our Research Analysts, Portfolio Managers, and Traders. This position requires the ability to think strategically, with a continuous improvement mindset, the ability to demonstrate ownership to stakeholders around the firm, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and an ability to work in a collaborative team atmosphere. Primary duties include the following:
Responsible for accurate setup/maintenance of security master reference data
Analyze and resolve complex data exceptions efficiently to ensure that data delivered to trading/compliance systems and all internal stakeholders is accurate
Clearly and concisely communicate with stakeholders around the firm to address inquiries related to security master reference data
Interface with front office teams to ensure integrity of investment related data, including accurate and timely set up and maintenance of security characteristics and pricing data in our internal systems
Participate in firm-wide initiatives and projects as needed, including new product implementations by reviewing investment data needs and ensuring system readiness
Evaluate existing processes to achieve higher quality and/or efficiency, offering enhancements and supporting management decisions for timely execution