Lead Data Analyst

Overview

Bring your ideas. Make history.
BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the "bank of banks" - 97% of the world's top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.

With over 238 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we're approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.

• Responsible for the completion of in-depth data analysis of reconciliations and leading engagements across business areas. Identifies trends, provides complex root cause analysis and executes on recommendations.
• Deciphers complex exceptions of the data between internal and external systems, including but not limited to accounting and custody positional & transactional movements as well as performing root-cause analysis on why the differences exist.
• Serves as an escalation point for more junior members of the team. May assign the workload and monitor timeliness and accuracy of its completion.
• Supports the team Manager with successful management of the team and delivering of department strategy.
• May serve as a team supervisor for the day-to-day operations of a small to medium sized Reconciliation team, reviewing daily tasks of the team as well as overseeing work direction and technical assistance on complex matters. Provides guidance to less experienced staff
• Conducts reviews and oversees technical testing and the implementation of reconciliation software.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills (spoken and written English min. B2/C1 level).
• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience (minimum of 3 years of experience within similar area). Previous work experience in FA or Reconciliation is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of the different securities available in the market - bonds, equities, derivatives - as well as various market events (e.g. corporate actions).
• Proficiency in use of MS Excel (pivots, formulas, etc.) with the ability to quickly learn other applications. Knowledge of SQL would be an asset.
• Analytical skills with a proven track record of working with comprehensive financial/numerical data. Experience working with large and complex databases and an ability to understand how they function/interact will be preferred.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to handle high volumes with tight deadlines.

• Fortune World's Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion
• Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI)
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN - 100% score
• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
• CDP's Climate Change 'A List'

• Full time contract of employment
• City Centre locations close to main railway station and flexible working arrangements
• Flexible benefits package, including life and medical insurance, health screening, fitness discount programme, employee assistance program
• Award-winning Wellbeing Program supporting you with your unique health and wellbeing needs
• Pension scheme
• On-site childcare and a parental buddy programme
• Exciting opportunities for career and global mobility
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Employee Referral Program
• Recognition programmes