Portfolio Reference Data Analyst Co-op

THE COMPANY

Tracing our roots to 1928 Wellington Management Company LLP (WMC) is one of the worlds largest independent investment management firms. With over $1 trillion in assets under management we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 60 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets including equity fixed income multi-asset and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce and to fostering an open collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome people with diverse life experiences fresh ideas and specialized subject-matter expertise.

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 firms 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 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 firms success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

A successful candidate will have 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. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical skills attention to detail intellectual curiosity and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is and exposure to SQL Bloomberg or python is a plus. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively work collaboratively with global teams ask thoughtful questions and take a proactive approach to learning and problem solving. Prior internship co-op or project experience in financial services data analysis operations or research is helpful but not .

Please note: This co-op position entails cross-training to ensure optimal performance across functions. The anticipated start date for accepted candidates is December 2026/January 2027.