tiaa · Iselin, NJ, USA ·
Maintains and enriches securities and reference data across platforms like Eagle, Bloomberg, and Charles River to ensure accuracy for trading and compliance in a financial services environment.
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Bank of America · Charlotte
We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Reference Data Analyst to join our Reference Data and Security Master team. This individual will own the end-to-end setup, enrichment, and maintenance of security and reference data across multiple asset classes, while ensuring data accuracy through validation and reconciliation across key platforms including Eagle, Bloomberg (BBG, AIM, PORT), Charles River (CRD), and Golden Source.
This role requires strong analytical thinking, ownership, and the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams in a fast-paced, offshored operations environment supporting US-based Front Office, Portfolio Management, Compliance, and Operations stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Perform end-to-end setup, enrichment, and maintenance of securities and reference data in Eagle and related data management platforms
Validate and reconcile data across Bloomberg, CRD, Golden Source, Eagle, and internal systems to ensure accuracy and completeness
Execute and monitor daily data feeds, resolving exceptions and breaks in a timely manner
Maintain security master data across multiple asset types, including equities, fixed income, derivatives, structured products, and funds
Partner with Front Office, Portfolio Management, Compliance, and Operations teams to resolve data discrepancies and support trade enablement
Contribute to data quality initiatives, including automation, process improvements, and standardization efforts
Participate in UAT testing, change management, and production validation for system enhancements or platform migrations
Maintain thorough process documentation in line with internal data governance and control frameworks
Respond to ad-hoc data requests and support issue analysis and reporting for business users and management
Educational Requirements
Work Experience
Physical Requirements
Career Level
8IC
Required Qualifications
Hands-on Reference Data / Security Master experience — Direct experience in Reference Data, Security Master, or Investment Data Management within asset management, investment banking, or financial services is the foundational requirement for this role.
Eagle platform proficiency — Strong working knowledge of Eagle (PACE, STAR, Data Management) is essential, as this is the primary system for security setup and maintenance.
Bloomberg & Charles River (CRD) proficiency — Hands-on experience with Bloomberg Terminal, BBG AIM, BBG PORT, and Charles River for data sourcing and validation is critical to daily execution.
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to Golden Source or similar Master Data Management (MDM) tools
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and VBA) Intermediate-to-advanced SQL or data query/reporting skills
Financial instrument knowledge across asset classes — Solid understanding of Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, and Structured Products underpins the ability to accurately maintain and enrich security data. Prior experience supporting middle office or front office functions. Understanding of the trade lifecycle and the role of reference data within it
Analytical & data reconciliation skills — Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation capabilities are essential for identifying and resolving data discrepancies across multiple systems
Anticipated Posting End Date:
2026-08-14Base Pay Range: $116,000/yr - $188,000/yrActual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).
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Company Overview
Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors - all to pursue lasting performance for our clients, our communities and our global economy. Visit to learn more about us.
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At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.
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The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.
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