Lead Technical Business Analyst - Fixed Income

Posted:
9/23/2024, 2:23:34 AM

Location(s):
Baltimore, Maryland, United States ⋅ Maryland, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Data & Analytics

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference.  We are a premier asset manager focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us.

We are looking for an experienced Sr or Lead Technical Analyst to enhance our business facing Fixed Income Analytics and Data team which is responsible for generating and delivering high quality security analytics to our enterprise platform. You will be a hands-on analyst who understands Fixed Income portfolio and risk analytics and will help run best in class enterprise level solutions within our Fixed Income Front Office technology team. You will directly work with the Bloomberg PORT environment and TRP applications in this domain.

Our company has made a big investment in the future of our technology and data. We have a big vision of what we can achieve and have ambitious plans to get there. We at T Rowe Price hold collaboration as a core tenet of how we accomplish our goals. You should be interested in a team-oriented approach; curious and enthusiastic learners will be amongst their tribe here. We are a group of diverse thinkers, all working together with different perspectives to create optimal solutions to continue to propel T Rowe Price to great heights. You should be excited about working with Front Office staff - Analysts, Investment Liaisons, Portfolio Managers & Traders.

The Fixed Income Analytics team is responsible for the acquisition, validation, and delivery of analytics and benchmark data to the portfolio management team, as well internal and external clients. You will be expected to analyze and validate data from a variety of sources, including Bloomberg PORT. You will work closely with a variety of global investment business desks and technology teams daily.

Core Competencies and Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with stakeholders and engineer teams to understand, develop, and deliver a product roadmap for Fixed Income Analytics
  • Support the build out of mission critical software and data to meet daily delivery SLAs.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills demonstrated ability to employ fact-based decision-making to resolve complex problems, by applying logic analysis, experience, and business knowledge.
  • Work with leading vendor provided applications.
  • Ensure the validity and accuracy of security-level analytics and risk exposures within the portfolio management systems.
  • High energy, results driven person with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with global teams, including time-zone flexibility.
  • Bring a positive, action-oriented attitude and understands the importance of taking initiative within a team environment.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

  • Typically a BS or MS Degree and 8+ years of related Technical Analyst experience
  • 5+ years’ experience with Fixed Income products, derivatives, and analytics or risk within an Asset Management firm
  • 5+ years’ experience working with portfolio management and trading platforms
  • Systems analysis experience - working with and analyzing data for Front Office functions
  • General knowledge and awareness of macro financial markets and more specifically, the Asset Management industry
  • Solid data analysis skills - SQL database queries, Excel/Access file manipulation, Jupyter
  • Working knowledge of Fixed Income Analytics ideally on an industry standard vendor platform (i.e. Bloomberg PORT, FTSE/Citi Yield Book, IDC, Risk Metrics, etc.)
  • Experience collaborating with engineering teams using tools like Jira and Confluence

Preferred:

  • Hands on knowledge working with Bloomberg PORT including JMGR and associated tools

FINRA Requirements

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to three days per week from home.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.

Benefits: We invest in our people through a wide range of programs and benefits, including:

  • Competitive pay and bonuses as well as a generous retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with matching contributions
  • Flexible and remote work opportunities
  • Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • Tuition assistance
  • Wellness programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)

Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates’ well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering.

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.