Trade Operations & Data Analyst

The Trade Operations & Data Analyst will be a key member of the Investment Operations department with a primary focus on security reference data, characteristics data and overall asset data quality. The successful candidate will play a key role in formulating operational strategy, managing operational risk, creating and documenting efficient workflows, and supporting new initiatives for the firm. This person will work closely with other members of the Investment Operations and Technology teams as well as our Research Analysts, Portfolio Managers, and Traders. This position requires the ability to think strategically, with a continuous improvement mindset, the ability to demonstrate ownership to stakeholders around the firm, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and an ability to work in a collaborative team atmosphere. Primary duties include the following:

• Responsible for accurate setup/maintenance of security master reference data
• Analyze and resolve complex data exceptions efficiently to ensure that data delivered to trading/compliance systems and all internal stakeholders is accurate
• Clearly and confidently communicate with stakeholders around the firm to address inquiries related to security master reference data
• Interface with front office teams to ensure integrity of investment related data, including accurate and timely set up and maintenance of security characteristics and pricing data in our internal systems
• Participate in firm-wide initiatives and projects as needed, including new product implementations by reviewing investment data needs and ensuring system readiness
• Provide day-to-day oversight for outsourced data operations functions

Qualifications

• Four year college degree (B.S. or B.A) with an excellent academic record
• Have at least 7 years of prior investment data experience with a very strong preference for someone with security reference master experience at an investment manager, a service provider (such as a custodian), or a broker-dealer
• Experience with Eagle PACE, Eagle RDC, Charles River, Bloomberg and Yield Book preferred
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategies, advocate for them, and execute as applicable
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, flexible, reliable and proactive
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to follow established work processes and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work effectively and independently as well as contribute to a team environment
• Possesses personal qualities compatible with a highly collegial and collaborative culture

Requirements:

• Dodge & Cox operates in a 4 and 1 Hybrid model. All employees are required to be in their assigned office as noted in the job posting Monday - Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely on Friday. This policy is subject to change.

The salary range for this position is $130k - $155k.

The listed pay scale denotes only the pay range of the base salary and does not include discretionary bonus compensation, which may make up an important portion of the total remuneration. Dodge & Cox encourages applicants to consider the value of the many competitive benefits it offers, including coverage of 100% of all healthcare premiums for employees and their families and fully funding a retirement plan at 25% of the total compensation to the IRS limit.

The job description above is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, or medical condition, as defined in state and federal laws. This policy covers all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, and termination. By applying for a position with Dodge & Cox, you acknowledge that you have read our EEO Policy

All Dodge & Cox employees must adhere to the Firm's security policies and Code of Ethics. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.