Job Description Job Purpose The successful candidate will form a key part of the Reference Data team responsible for maintaining the smooth running of the day-to-day operations of bonds product and services as well as supporting the questions and requests of our internal and external clients. Their primary responsibilities are to ensure the accuracy of reference data of fixed income securities added to DNA?s Security Master (includes cross-checking accuracy of calculations). Will work closely with other functions within the wider team ? product management, business analysis, technology, and testing. Primary Duties The candidate will perform a wide range of duties including but not limited to the following: - Researching and updating of newly issued deals into the database on a real time basis. - Operational maintenance of reference data for the trading and pricing products. - Cross-check fixed income calculations for accuracy. Identity and troubleshoot discrepancies in calculations. Document and communicate discrepancies to developers and follow through to resolution. - Manage client (internal and external) queries and client escalations. - Liaise with counterparts/stakeholders within the wider team. Secondary Duties - User acceptance testing for new or enhanced product functionality. Execute test cases to confirm completion of technical, functional requirements for new fixed income product and system releases. - Identify data quality improvement projects and opportunities to enhance operational efficiency. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities - 3 years+ of business-related experience in the fixed income financial services industry. - Experience related to fixed income reference data management an asset. - Strong knowledge and understanding of a range of fixed income products, including bonds, money market products and interest rate derivatives. - Strong knowledge of fixed income trading and familiarity with terms and conditions of fixed income securities, including settlement protocols. - Strong investigating and problem-solving skills - acute attention to detail. - Demonstrates analytical thinking and sound judgement when making decisions. - Outstanding organizational skills, highly motivated and adaptable to a changing business environment. - Must have exceptional time management skills. - Working knowledge of new bond issuance procedure desirable. - Working knowledge of corporate bonds and new bond issuance procedure desirable. - Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset. Key Qualifications - Long term desire to stay focused on static data. - Knowledge of fixed income reference data (past experience at the banks ? fixed income/syndicate desks). - Content in handling data entry and daily tasks (ex. Experience in handling Capital Market settlements). - Experience with Data Management and Governance. - Experience with SQL. Education - University degree in a related discipline. - Canadian Securities Course (CSC) certification is an asset. Interested in being a part of CanDeal? We look forward to your application! Please inform us if you require any accommodation during the hiring process. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Company Description Why join the CanDeal Team? For two decades, CanDeal Group has been pioneering the development of electronic marketplaces for fixed income and derivatives in Canada. From the development of our first trading service for government bonds back in 2001 to the introduction of new and exciting data and analytics solutions in 2020, our proven technology has been the foundation on which we?ve introduced many services and protocols to the financial markets. As markets evolve, CanDeal continues to partner with market participants to deliver ?must-have?, fully interoperable products and solutions that drive higher-performing client and partner workflows, while complying with operating and regulatory mandates. CanDeal? s Markets Division, provides access to a deep pool of liquidity for Canadian government, agency, provincial and corporate bonds, as well as money market instruments and interest rate swaps. CanDeal Data & Analytics (DNA) delivers data and analytics products and other services that support business, trading and technology needs for participants in the Canadian capital markets. CanDeal Group is a growing and entrepreneurial organization with a solid foundation in the Canadian fixed income markets and an ownership group which includes BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., CIBC World Markets Inc., National Bank Financial Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., TD Securities Inc. and TMX Group. At CanDeal, we strive to foster a positive place of work by celebrating our diversity and embracing the principles of equity and inclusion. This is an exciting time to join a growing organization led by visionary leaders who are helping to shape their industry?s future. Why join the CanDeal Team? For two decades, CanDeal Group has been pioneering the development of electronic marketplaces for fixed income and derivatives in Canada. From the development of our first trading service for government bonds back in 2001 to the introduction of new and exciting data and analytics solutions in 2020, our proven technology has been the foundation on which we?ve introduced many services and protocols to the financial markets. As markets evolve, CanDeal continues to partner with market participants to deliver ?must-have?, fully interoperable products and solutions that drive higher-performing client and partner workflows, while complying with operating and regulatory mandates. CanDeal? s Markets Division, provides access to a deep pool of liquidity for Canadian government, agency, provincial and corporate bonds, as well as money market instruments and interest rate swaps. CanDeal Data & Analytics (DNA) delivers data and analytics products and other services that support business, trading and technology needs for participants in the Canadian capital markets. CanDeal Group is a growing and entrepreneurial organization with a solid foundation in the Canadian fixed income markets and an ownership group which includes BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., CIBC World Markets Inc., National Bank Financial Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., TD Securities Inc. and TMX Group. At CanDeal, we strive to foster a positive place of work by celebrating our diversity and embracing the principles of equity and inclusion. This is an exciting time to join a growing organization led by visionary leaders who are helping to shape their industry?s future. Show more Show less