Responsibilities
We are looking for a candidate with FactSet experience who will assist in the implementation and later the smooth running of the FactSet process. This process will be Credit and Insurance primary performance and risk analytics solution. Initial work will be focused on ensuring the daily data load and output received is accurate and timely. This will involve data validation across asset types and recommending solutions to fix any observed issues. Once we have implemented, the role will be focused on the smooth running of the daily process. I have included below some typical responsibilities of the role.
Experience with FactSet’s Portfolio Analysis tool to measure the performance, risk, attribution, and exposures of portfolios.
Good understanding of risk data and risk workflow processes, including data loading, security modeling, and account and composite set-up.
Connect with FactSet portfolio services on missing and erroneous security analytics daily.
Ensure the smooth running of the FactSet upload, calculation and extraction process runs to time daily.
Use FactSet security modelling application to upload the terms of a security not covered by FactSet.
Be able to troubleshoot a failed upload and re-trigger jobs to ensure analytics are delivered on a daily basis. This involves understanding of the workflow and the ability to use cornerstone, FactSet upload engine.
Monitor dashboards comparing the data accuracy of holding positions across all asset types from the FactSet output and another internal source to ensure reliability of data.
Ability to document and communicate complex technical knowledge effectively.
Demonstrated ability to work under minimal direction.
Ability to work collaboratively across divisions.
Applications in FactSet that would be beneficial to understand:
Security Modelling
Cornerstone
Portfolio reporting batcher
Fixed Income Analytics Batch
Data Central
This role would involve close relations with the risk management, data governance and technology solutions teams.
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