Data / Pricing Specialist

Data / Pricing Specialist

FT Interactive Data

 

Interactive Data Corporation is a leading global provider of mission-critical financial information, including market data, securities pricing (including evaluated pricing) and analytic tools to financial institutions, active traders and individual investors. 

 

We currently have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to take on a key role as International Pricing Specialist in FT Interactive Data?s Data Services Group working at the Corporate Head Offices located in Bedford MA.

 

 

General Summary: 

The purpose of this job is to provide accountability for the quality and timeliness of all international pricing data that is transmitted and databased into FT Interactive Data.  In general, this entails monitoring incoming feeds; performing prescribed data quality tests and universe size checks; maintaining relationships with data providers and product representatives; performing research on data anomalies and proactive concerns; and communicating any data delays through appropriate channels.

 

 

Key Responsibilities:Monitor incoming feeds to ensure the timely arrival of necessary data-sets.Read and understand all versions of data and price validation reports and apply necessary edits/changes/deletions as required.Provide quality work in a time sensitive manner using a variety of tools provided.Read, interpret and execute various reports generated daily which assist in the maintenance of various current and historical databases.Maintain market holiday schedules and time zone changes for all covered markets.Maintain written procedures on specific tasks, data types and country/exchange profiles as required.Provide clear and concise communication of data disruptions for internal alert database. Respond to data and pricing queries in a timely manner.

 

 

Job Specifications: Ability to work under pressure with a sense of urgency. Ability to pay attention to detail. Ability to read and follow technical instructions. Solid verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work flexible hours and US market holidays as needed. Knowledge of the financial services/securities industry an advantage..

 

Education:

Business degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

 

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits including: generous paid time off; gym membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; medical, dental, vision, and 401K plans; and equity plans.

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

Apply on-line (hrd3@interactivedata.com) with a cover letter and resume, outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of this position. Please also include details of your salary expectations.

 

 

About Interactive Data Corporation

 

Interactive Data Corporation (NYSE:IDC), supplies time-sensitive pricing (including evaluated pricing), dividend, corporate action, and descriptive information for more than 3.5 million securities traded around the world, including hard-to-value instruments.  Many of the world's best-known financial services and software companies subscribe to the Company's services in support of their trading, analysis, portfolio management, and valuation activities.

 

Interactive Data Corporation is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.  Through its branded businesses, FT Interactive Data, ComStock, CMS BondEdge, and eSignal, Interactive Data Corporation has approximately 1,800 employees in offices located throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.  Pearson plc (NYSE: PSO), an international media company, whose businesses include the Financial Times Group, Pearson Education, and the Penguin Group, owns approximately 60 percent of the outstanding common stock of Interactive Data Corporation.

 Website:  www.interactivedata.com