Analyst, Middle Office - Security Reference (Education)

Role Summary

This position performs accurate and timely set up and maintenance of securities (stock, bonds, and derivatives) that are needed for immediate trading while ensuring daily operational deadlines are met. Concurrently, oversees T. Rowe Price's service provider who performs setups and maintenance of securities that are not needed for immediate trading. Works under minimal supervision with direct accountability for checklist tasks and daily processes. Develops in-depth knowledge and expertise in their own job discipline and working knowledge of related disciplines within the Middle Office. Works closely with trading, compliance, operations, relationship managers, technology teams and vendors to ensure a seamless and efficient stakeholder experience. Leads or assists with projects and work streams that are related to security reference data across the firm. Approaches this role with the mindset of wanting to understand the how and why behind it. Participates in cross-departmental and cross-divisional initiatives designed to improve accuracy, generate efficiencies, and reduce risk. Comfort with change as each day can be different and our organization is looking ahead to impactful system improvements that will change the way we operate.

Responsibilities

• Executes or coordinates the processing of security setup and maintenance, ensuring actions are accurate and compliant. Escalates identified issues and seeks guidance on appropriate corrective actions.

• Performs oversight of T. Rowe Price's service provider

• Interacts with operations staff, relationship managers, portfolio managers, trading desks, and investment liaisons to collect and communicate basic information that impacts securities.

• Creates or updates processes and procedures

• Identifies and executes process improvement opportunities.

• With guidance and following established controls, checks and validates third-party data imports.

• Assists with process transitions to the end-state infrastructure.

• Aggregates feedback for management and third-party vendors on timeliness and quality.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience AND 2+ years of total relevant work experience.

Preferred:

• 4+ years of total relevant work experience

• Experience in investment operations

• Knowledge of the securities or financial services industry

• SQL database management experience

• Security Master experience

• Bloomberg experience

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team environment and build strong relationships

• Demonstrated initiative to proactively drive process improvement opportunities

• Grasps complexities and perceives relationships among issues

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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 two days per week from home.

Base Salary Ranges

Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.

$68,000.00 - $116,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers
$74,500.00 - $127,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$85,000.00 - $145,000.00 for the location of: New York, California

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual's relevant experience and skills for the role.  Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package.  Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance. 

This job posting is expected to be available until:

07/27/2025

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all. 

Benefits

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.