Portfolio Reference Data Analyst Co-op

THE COMPANY

Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Company, LLP (WMC) is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms. With over $1 trillion in assets under management, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 60 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.

THE POSITION

The co-op will join the Reference Data team within Global Operations in a role that offers broad exposure across investment, operational, and client-facing processes. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of reference data that supports the firm’s investment, infrastructure, and client platforms.

The Reference Data team plays a highly critical role in supporting investment activity, operational integrity, and client servicing across the organization by delivering trusted data relied upon throughout the firm. In this role, the analyst will partner with internal stakeholders and external data vendors, perform essential data operations, and help drive continuous improvement in data quality, controls, and scalable processes that support the investment lifecycle. This is a strong opportunity for someone who is intellectually curious, collaborative, and motivated to build deep expertise in a function that is foundational to the firm’s success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To assist the Reference Data Operations team with daily operational functions including:

• Support investment teams with security setup and maintenance across equities, fixed income and derivatives.

• Coordinate with custodian banks to obtain and update cash rates.

• Liaise with Trading, underwriters, market data vendors, and government sources to obtain required documentation on bond issuances.

• Analyze security documentation, including prospectuses and offering documents, to assess portfolio eligibility.

• Leverage market data vendors and rating agencies, including Bloomberg, Markit, and major ratings providers to analyze and validate data changes

• Provide timely, accurate, and thorough support for routine and complex inquiries.

• Assist in developing controls to strengthen daily operational processes.

• Support special projects as directed by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

A successful candidate will have strong academic credentials and an interest in investment management, financial markets, and data-driven operations. Coursework in finance, economics, business management, data science, mathematics, computer science, or a related field is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required, and exposure to SQL, Bloomberg, or python is a plus. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively, work collaboratively with global teams, ask thoughtful questions, and take a proactive approach to learning and problem solving. Prior internship, co-op, or project experience in financial services, data analysis, operations, or research is helpful but not required.

Please note: This co-op position entails cross-training to ensure optimal performance across functions. The anticipated start date for accepted candidates is December 2026/January 2027.