Financial Data Operations Analyst

Your role

Are you curious about how financial instruments, benchmarks and indices are used across the Asset Management lifecycle? Are you organised, detail-oriented and motivated by analytical challenges? We're looking for someone who can:

• support daily and periodic index calculation, validation and distribution activities, including benchmark setup, maintenance, reconciliation and deactivation, in line with agreed service level agreements (SLAs) across the full lifecycle.
• respond to internal queries to clarify, verify, reconcile and control security, index, benchmark and performance data, ensuring completeness, accuracy and timeliness.
• control, analyse, calculate and maintain systems and databases to ensure the accuracy and integrity of static and time-series data across applications.
• follow, document and review standard operating procedures to ensure they remain fit for purpose and aligned with operational requirements.
• perform business analysis and define requirements for data management processes and system workflows.
• support user acceptance testing (UAT) and production releases, working closely with data vendors, operations teams and stakeholders to resolve data issues and meet SLA commitments.

Your team

You will be part of the Data Services team within Asset Management - Group Operations, aligned to traditional operations. In this role, you will support the team's day-to-day processes, including the delivery of timely, accurate and complete benchmark, index and analytics data to the UBS Asset Management Division, in line with defined requirements.

Team provides 24/7 coverage to ensure uninterrupted support and assistance to the asset management division. Team members are based in Chicago, Zurich, Krakow, Singapore, and Pune

Your expertise

• A university degree, ideally in - Business Mgmt. / Finance / Information Technology
• Solid knowledge of securities, pricing, indices, Fixed income Analytics and asset classes, financial instruments.
• Solid experience with reconciliation, root cause analysis, complex troubleshooting and document findings.
• Strong communication skills (English) both verbal and written. Able to explain technical and non-technical topics to stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of leading market data platforms (e.g., Rimes, Bloomberg, ICE, Refinitiv).
• Proficiency in data manipulation, analysis tools (Excel/VBA/Macro, SQL) and ETL tool (Alteryx).
• Basic knowledge of scripting (Python, Shell) to aid in automation.
• Nice to have - experience with tools such as: PowerBI, SimCorp Dimension Platform, Power Automate and other Power Apps.
• Nice to have - familiarity with index licensing, vendor management.
• You're curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment - validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.

About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That's why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we're more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We're dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That's why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we're more than ourselves.
We're committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.