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W3Global

Security Services Operations SME

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Edinburgh, United kingdom

Senior

Freelance

14-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Data Analysis SQL Data Governance Monitoring Stakeholder Management Change Management Problem-solving Training Architecture Enterprise Architecture Organization Process Improvement Accounting Agile

Job Specifications

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

About the Company

W3Global is a leading provider of end-to-end consulting services, empowering businesses to achieve their strategic goals and optimize their operations. With over 15 years of experience, we have a proven track record of delivering innovative and effective solutions across a wide range of industries. Our Mission At W3Global, we are committed to helping businesses of all sizes achieve their full potential. We believe that by combining our deep industry expertise with our innovative approach, we can deliver exceptional results... Know more