Principal, Data Management

Softcard (acquired by Google)

. Lead and serve as the primary Securities Data Operations contact for the US while supporting the Global Securities Data Operating Model and teams .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeAtlanta • Texas • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Securities Reference Data management, including oversight of global teams and vendor partnerships. Proficient in data governance practices, process improvements, and operational metrics within the financial services sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Securities Reference Data ExperienceData Governance PracticesExperience with Security Master ApplicationsKnowledge of Market Vendor DataFluent in Financial Data

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Hard Skills

SQLData AnalysisSecurities SetupPre Trade ComplianceClient ReportingCorporate ActionsPricing IssuesEquities KnowledgeFixed Income KnowledgeDerivatives Knowledge

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Markit EDMGolden SourceCRDAladdinBloombergRefinitivRIMESIntexSnowflake

Industry Keywords

Securities Data OperationsInvestment ComplianceTradingFront Office OperationsAsset ManagementBuy SideSell SideVendor OversightOperational OutsourcingMarket Data Challenges

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SnowflakeSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and serve as the primary Securities Data Operations contact for the US while supporting the Global Securities Data Operating Model and teams
Liaise between internal Securities Data consumers, including Trading, Front Office Operations, Investment Compliance, and Risk
Participate in projects improving BAU processes and partner on Transformation Initiatives
Perform data tasks hands-on when business needs or consumers require immediate assistance
Provide oversight of offshore teams, Operational Outsource partners, and Data Vendors
Partner with Data Product Owners and Data Stewards on Data Governance designs and Process Improvements
Provide operational and vendor oversight metrics covering securities setup, issues, vendor SLA violations, and market data challenges
Drive process improvement and efficiency with accuracy and academic integrity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 10+ years' Securities Reference Data experience is required
Experience setting up securities and leading teams that set up securities and manage securities data
Experience leading global teams of Securities Data professionals while interacting with vendor outsourced models
Experience with Alpha or State Street middle office teams is a huge plus
Excellent knowledge Equities, Fixed Income, Listed and Over the Counter (OTC) Derivatives
Strong knowledge of the front to back Trading and Investment process through a buy side (asset management) experience; right Sell side experience considered
Experience with Security Master Applications (Markit EDM (Opus EDM), Golden Source, proprietary)
Experience with OMS systems CRD, Aladdin and the security master modules within them
Very detailed knowledge of market vendor data (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, RIMES, Intex, Markit) including Security and Issuer Classifications
Experience in dealing with time-sensitive securities data requests, including Pre Trade Compliance, Trading data needs, Client Reporting accuracy, Corporate Actions, and Pricing issues
Understanding contemporary modern data governance practices and philosophies is a big plus
Knowledge of Snowflake and experience writing SQL is a big plus
Fluent in Financial Data and able to interpret prospectuses and securities filings (e.g. SEC, BBG)
Ability to read financial statements and create research write-ups as needed by the business and stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible paid time off
Hybrid work schedule
401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution
Health & wellbeing benefits
Parental Leave benefits
Employee stock purchase plan