Financial Data Operations Analyst

About the 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.

About 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. The 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.

Requirements

• A university degree, ideally in Business Management, Finance, or 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 documenting 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 and analysis tools (Excel/VBA/Macro, SQL) and ETL tools (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.
• Familiarity with index licensing and vendor management.
• Curiosity to explore how AI can improve workflows, with sound judgment in 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.

Pay

The indicative gross base salary range for this full-time role in Chicago, Illinois is USD 70,000 – 80,000 per annum. The expected salary will be determined by relevant factors including role-required experience, qualifications, education, location, and skill level. UBS offers a range of competitive benefits, and additional variable compensation or awards may be provided at our sole discretion.