Job Overview
We are looking for a Operations Analyst with a keen eye for detail and a solid understanding of financial markets. The ideal candidate will be adept at using SQL and pattern matching to capture, extract, transform, and load investment product data, ensuring its accuracy and consistency. The position is client-facing and requires strong internal collaboration with various teams to support a dedicated client in our data operations division.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data requirements and objectives related to structured products for a dedicated client to ensure seamless integration of data across systems and platforms.
- Develop and maintain efficient data acquisition workflows for managing Structured Products-related data.
- Utilize SQL to extract vital information from extensive datasets.
- Apply pattern matching techniques, including regular expressions, for precise data extraction.
- Conduct data validation and quality assurance checks.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues related to data projects.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation on data sources, transformation processes, and dictionaries as well as client-specific rulesets.
- Stay informed about market trends and best practices within the structured products sector and the clients’ product portfolio in particular.
Qualifications
- Completed vocational training as in the banking industry or comparable qualification, or career changers with a strong interest in the subject and the ability to quickly familiarize themselves with new fields.
- Fluent in English and German; additional languages are beneficial.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities as well as meticulous attention to detail.
- Reliable with a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Familiarity with financial concepts and investment products is preferred.
If you have the skills, experience and drive to excel in this challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with us!
WSD is an employer that values diversity. We highly encourage applications from appropriately qualified and eligible candidates irrespective of age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Skills Required
- Proficiency with SQL for data extraction and querying
- Experience with pattern matching / regular expressions for data extraction
- Experience with ETL or data transformation and loading workflows
- Completed vocational training in banking or comparable qualification, or demonstrable ability to quickly learn new fields (career changers accepted)
- Fluent in English and German
- Additional languages
- Familiarity with financial concepts and investment products (structured products preferred)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Reliable with a strong work ethic
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; client-facing experience
What We Do
WSD (www.wsd.com) is an innovative technology company, backed by leading U.K. mid-market private equity firm Bowmark Capital. Specializing in comprehensive SaaS-based solutions for the structured products and OTC derivatives markets, our cutting-edge platform and related services streamline document generation for legal, marketing, and investor communications while offering workflow automation, data and lifecycle management, and seamless integration with industry platforms and portals. While our core focus is on structured products, our versatile technology platform has broader applicability within the banking sector. As a market leader, we are dedicated to continuous innovation, incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into every aspect of our solutions to drive efficiency and deliver unmatched value to our clients.
