? Security Reference Management AssociateJob Locations US-TX-San AntonioID 2018-5392Category Operations & TechnologyPosition Type Full-Time Company Overview We are seeking a San Antonio based Finance Security Associate to join our Security Reference Management Team. Were looking for someone who in interested in learning the various attributes that make up a financial security used for investment purposes. Company Overview: AllianceBernstein (AB) is a leading global investment-management firm that offers high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional investors, financial intermediaries and private-wealth clients in major global markets. Our client base includes some of the worlds leading institutions as well as private-wealth clients and retail investors. We maintain research, portfolio-management, wealth-management and client-service offices around the world, reflecting our global capabilities and the needs of our clients. Partnering closely with clients, our research and portfolio management teams collaborate across asset classes, regions, sectors, and investment strategies to spark new thinking and deliver superior outcomes. We foster an inclusive environment that offers opportunities for team members to continually learn, develop their skills and take on new challenges to progress in their careers. OPS Group Description:Security Reference Management (SRM) provides financial security data on Fixed Income, Equities and Derivatives to internal Departments for the management of clients and fund investment activities. The security data is maintained within a security master system by SRM and then feeds downstream to other systems for trading, investment, risk and compliance used by our internal departments. Responsibilities The key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Research, input and validate financial security data within SRM security master systems CADIS and APEX. In doing so, the SRM Associate will need to understand how and why the data is reflected the way it is in the system and update accordingly based on research they have performed. Maintain multiple workflows, such as Exceptions in CADIS, DART Requests (Direct Access Request Tracking application), E-Mail Requests. Support various accounts systems, such as Portfolio Management System, CAMRA and Global Plus to ensure financial security data is accurately represented. Work with internal Departments, such as Portfolio Management, Trading, Client Reporting, Performance, Research, Legal/Compliance to resolve discrepancies or challenges with our financial security data.Support a number of Quality Control Reports and data cleanup projects that may include credit ratings, industry classifications, accrual information, security identifiers, security description. Can document a process and create formal procedures. Work closely with Management and other Operational areas within AB to ensure integrity, accuracy and consistency with our security data across multiple systems/databases.The Finance Security Associate for SRM will maintain two security master systems CADIS for automated securities and APEX for manual securities. The Associate will be experienced in using industry know vendors, such as Bloomberg, Interactive Data, CUSIP Web, and DTC. The Associate will also be exposed to other internal downstream systems, such multiple Accounting Systems and Trading/Order Management systems. The Associate will support the following internal Departments, but not limited to: Portfolio Management Group, Trade Support, Client Guidelines, Client Reporting, Private Client, Insurance Operations, Pricing & Valuation and Corporate Actions. On a daily basis the Associate will use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.What makes this role unique or interesting? An Associate in this position will be exposed to every major Financial Instrument under Fixed Income, Equities and Derivatives, they will understand the makeup of the security, and how it impacts the overall business/investment activities. The Associate will have an opportunity to work closely with various Department that support investment activities (i.e. Operations, middle and back office).What is the professional development value of this role? Associate will be expected to manage their own career development, but will receive Management feedback and learn from new and challenging assignments. They will have the opportunity to engage in Professional Development and Financial courses which will further their growth professionally and knowledge of the Industry. The Associate, after performing at an expected level, will have the opportunity to engage in more analytical/project level work. Qualifications Bachelors degree candidates in (Business, Finance, Economics, Math, Preferred)Two years experience processing and validating data with a high level of attention to detail and accuracyExperience working with a Team, delivering projects and meeting time sensitive deadlinesSkills: Our Team Members typically have track records of outstanding professional performance or academic achievement, along with excellent analytical skills, financial skills, technical skills, strong communication skills. The candidate must be organized, detailed oriented, can interrupt financial security data, have the ability to work well under pressure, can work within in a Team and independently, and able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Special Knowledge:The candidate should have strong ability to work and manage in a collaborative environment and to present results to both expert and non-expert audiences.