We are seeking a Security Master Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the domain authority for Security Master, Entity Master, and Reference Data management for a leading global credit ratings organization. You will bridge business requirements and technology delivery — defining data standards, validation rules, data quality frameworks, and stewardship workflows that ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance of financial instrument and legal entity data.
Responsibilities- Serve as the primary domain expert for Security Master bond data covering equities, fixed income, structured products, corporate bond, Muni Bond and derivatives.
- Establish data quality rules, validation logic, and exception handling workflows for Security and Entity Master records.
- Collaborate with the MDM Architect and backend teams to translate business data requirements into technical data models and API specifications.
- Define reference data hierarchies: asset class taxonomies, sector/industry classifications (GICS, SIC), rating categories, and issuer hierarchies.
- Map and rationalize data feeds from external providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv/LSEG, FactSet, ICE) and internal source systems.
- Partner with data stewards and governance teams to establish data ownership, lineage, and change management processes.
- Support QA teams in building test scenarios and validation frameworks based on domain rules.
- Conduct data profiling, gap analysis, and quality assessments on incoming security and entity data.
- Provide domain guidance during system design reviews and client-facing workshops.
- Stay current with industry standards: ANNA, GLEIF, FIGI (OMG), ISO 4914, and regulatory reporting requirements (MiFID II, SEC).
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 10+ years of experience in financial data management, with at least 6 years as a Security Master or Reference Data SME.
- Deep knowledge of financial instruments: equities, corporate/government bonds, structured products (ABS, MBS), and derivatives.
- Hands-on experience with major data vendors: Bloomberg, Refinitiv/LSEG, FactSet, ICE Data Services.
- Experience at a credit ratings agency (Fitch, S&P, Moody's) or equivalent financial data organization strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in SQL for data analysis and validation using PostgreSQL or Oracle.
- Authoritative knowledge of security and entity data: lifecycle, corporate actions, ratings linkage, and classification taxonomies.
- Ability to write detailed business requirements, data dictionaries, and functional specifications.
- Strong analytical skills — able to perform data profiling and identify systemic data quality issues.
- Effective communicator with experience working across technology, operations, and business stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery and participation in sprint ceremonies as a domain expert.
- Base Compensation Range: $140,000- $160,000 The posted range is the hiring range for this role — a subset of the broader range available to employees over time — and reflects base salary across our national hiring scale. Final offers are based on several factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, internal pay equity, work location, market conditions for the role, and the specific scope and responsibilities of the position. The top of the range is reserved for candidates who notably exceed the requirements; the lower end applies to those with less experience or fewer preferred qualifications. For positions based in higher-cost zones (e.g., California, New York, New Jersey), actual compensation may exceed the posted range; your recruiter will share specifics during the process.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 10+ years of experience in financial data management
- At least 6 years of experience as a Security Master or Reference Data SME
- Deep knowledge of equities, corporate and government bonds, structured products, and derivatives
- Hands-on experience with Bloomberg, Refinitiv/LSEG, FactSet, and ICE Data Services
- Experience at a credit ratings agency or equivalent financial data organization
- Proficiency in SQL for data analysis and validation using PostgreSQL or Oracle
- Authoritative knowledge of security and entity data lifecycles, corporate actions, ratings linkage, and classification taxonomies
- Ability to write business requirements, data dictionaries, and functional specifications
- Strong analytical skills, including data profiling and identification of systemic data quality issues
- Effective communication across technology, operations, and business stakeholders
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery and sprint ceremonies
What We Do
Choosing a digital partner is about more than capabilities — it’s about collaboration and character. Unrealistic overhauls and off-the-shelf products ignore what matters most — your unique needs, culture, goals, and your legacy data and technology environments. At EXL, our collaboration is built on ongoing listening and learning to adapt our methodologies. We’re your business evolution partner—tailoring solutions that make the most of data to make better business decisions and drive more intelligence into your increasingly digital operations. Whether your goals are scaling the use of AI and digital, redesign operating models, or driving better and faster decisions, we’re here to partner with you to help you gain—and maintain—competitive advantage with efficient, sustainable models at scale. Our expertise in transformation, data science, and change management helps make your business more efficient and effective, improve customer relationships and enhance revenue growth. Instead of focusing on multi-year, resource- and time-intensive platform designs or migrations, we look deeper at your entire value chain to integrate strategies with impact. We use our specialization in analytics, digital interventions, and operations management—alongside deep industry expertise — to deliver solutions that help you outperform the competition. At EXL, it’s all about outcomes—your outcomes—and delivering success on your terms. Share your goals with us and together, we’ll optimize how you leverage data to drive your business forward. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.
