Data Quality Investment Analyst, Sr. Associate

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week 

When you join New York Life Investments, a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, you are joining a global investment company with a long history and passion for career development, innovation, collaboration, and diversity, equity and inclusion. We want employees to feel proud about being part of a company that is committed to doing the right thing. Through various resources and programs, you can grow your career while developing personally and professionally. New York Life is a relationship-based company and appreciates how both virtual and in-person interactions support our culture.

As a top 25 global asset management firm with more than $600 billion in assets under management, we have an important mission: to help build a better financial future for our clients, our employees, and our communities. We invite you to bring your talents to New York Life Investments, so we can continue to help people achieve their financial aspirations. 

NYL Investors LLC, an integrated asset management enterprise with over $300 billion in assets under management, is currently seeking an Investment Operations Analyst to join a team tasked with data integrity and support. The position necessitates expertise in data management, adeptness with technology tools for scrutinizing extensive datasets across diverse source systems and environments, and proficiency in reporting applications. The individual must possess fundamental knowledge of fixed income data, along with experience in addressing end user inquiries, engaging in testing system enhancements, and contributing to ongoing business improvement. Effective collaboration with business, operations, and technology stakeholders is crucial for success in this role, as well as a genuine interest in building a career in investment operations and reporting analysis.

Responsibilities: 

• Monitor production controls for Investment Data Warehouse and resolve exceptions. This includes monitoring exception dashboard, automated reconciliations, and exception reporting for all data feeds.
• Review issues with management, vendors, business areas, and technology staff; assist in determining root cause for data quality errors, and make recommendations for long term strategic solutions as well as tactical remediation
• Recommend and develop new controls to improve data quality and minimize operational risk
• Contribute to strategic and business growth initiatives within Investment Services, including the maintenance of the warehouse, as well as integration with different application
• Collaborate with technology and business partners to assess and resolve issues, giving way for improvements or establishment of new workflows
• Document and effectively communicate business technical specifications; undergo review(s) with stakeholder(s), and obtain approval for development
• Assist with various reporting data analytics initiatives, including development of Investment reports within specified deadlines
• Participate in the execution and oversight of ad hoc data projects
• Take an ownership role in managing data capabilities and uphold a sound data governance and development framework

Qualifications:

• BS in Business Administration, Finance or Management Information Systems
• 5-7 years financial services experience at an insurance company or investment management firm preferred 
• Knowledge of fixed income, equity, and derivatives required; familiarity with investment reporting and performance a plus
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Strong Analytical skills and ability to work effectively in a team setting required
• Organized and disciplined; self-starter with ability to take ownership of responsibilities and execute to a high standard
• Exceptional attention to detail with commitment to improving accuracy of data and preventing errors

Technical Skills:

• Experience with Excel, SQL, Crystal Objects and BI tools
• Knowledge of Investment Data Warehouse is required; experience with Eagle’s Investment Datawarehouse is preferred
• Experience with Data Science or AI capabilities is a plus

Salary range: $105,000 - $120,000 

Overtime eligible: Exempt 

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes 

Sales bonus eligible: No 

Click here to learn more about our benefits. Starting salary is dependent upon several factors including previous work experience, specific industry experience, and/or skills required.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. We invite you to bring your talents to New York Life, so we can continue to help families and businesses “Be Good At Life.” To learn more, please visit LinkedIn, our Newsroom and the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.

 Job Requisition ID: 90065