Security Services Operations SME

2 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom W3Global Full time

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Securities Operations and Data Management, with specific focus on Reference Data (Instrument, Issuer, Counterparty) and Master Data (Client, Account, Legal Entity) domains.
  • Partner with Front Office, Operations, and Technology teams to define and refine data models, hierarchies, and integration points across trading, settlement, and custody systems.
  • Lead or support data remediation, standardization, and migration activities as part of global transformation programs.
  • Establish and maintain data quality frameworks, controls, and monitoring for core data sets across multiple asset classes.
  • Work with enterprise architecture and CDO (Chief Data Office) teams to align reference data models with regulatory and business requirements (MiFID II, CSDR, SFTR, etc.).
  • Provide analytical insight on data lineage, usage, and dependencies across Security Services operational platforms.
  • Drive process improvement initiatives within Securities Operations to enhance data accuracy, automation, and straight-through processing (STP).
  • Support change management, including user acceptance testing (UAT), documentation, and training for global operations teams.
  • Represent Operations in governance forums related to data strategy, data ownership, and metadata management.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in Investment Banking Operations or Security Services (Custody / Asset Servicing / Fund Accounting).
  • Proven expertise in Reference Data Management and Master Data within large-scale data transformation programs.
  • Strong understanding of instrument data, client hierarchies, and account structures across asset classes (Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives).
  • Experience with data governance tools and reference data platforms (e.g., GoldenSource, Bloomberg, EDM, Markit, SmartStream, or internal MDM systems).
  • Familiarity with data modelling, lineage, and metadata management principles.
  • Ability to interpret and translate operational requirements into data management and technology solutions.
  • Hands-on exposure to SQL, data analysis tools, and reporting frameworks advantageous.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, documentation, and communication skills - able to bridge Operations and Technology teams.
  • Prior experience in regulatory reporting or control functions is a plus.

Additional Attributes

  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Comfortable operating in a matrix organization across multiple geographies.
  • Strong appreciation of risk, control, and compliance within banking operations.
  • Experience with Agile or hybrid delivery frameworks for large transformation programs


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