Portfolio Reference Data Analyst Co-op

Wellington Management•Boston, MA

2d•Hybrid

About 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.

Requirements

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.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with global teams.
Ability to ask thoughtful questions.
Proactive approach to learning and problem solving.
Only Northeastern University students are eligible for this program.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to SQL, Bloomberg, or python is a plus.
Prior internship, co-op, or project experience in financial services, data analysis, operations, or research is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Retirement plan
Health and wellbeing
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Pharmacy coverage
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Commuter program
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Adoption assistance
Back-up childcare
Tuition/CFA reimbursement
Paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)