Data Analytics Engineer

Making a DifferenceThe State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB), founded in 1951, is a premier global investment organization responsible for managing the more than $156 billion of assets of the fully funded Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), the State Investment Fund and other state funds. Through SWIB’s effective and innovative investment management, WRS remains one of the only fully funded US public pensions. We are the 9th largest public pension fund in the U.S. and the 25th largest public or private pension fund in the world. SWIB is recognized by the investment industry for our teamwork and innovation. SWIB pursues sophisticated global investment strategies across the asset and risk allocation spectrum. Providers across the investment ecosystem seek to partner with SWIB.Serving more than 691,000 beneficiaries of the WRS, SWIB is a mission-driven organization focused on providing a strong financial future to those who committed their careers to public service. For public employees and the 1,500 Wisconsin employers who contribute on their behalf, we are a trusted partner. Our team innovates continuously to meet the challenges of an evolving investment landscape while growing and protecting the assets of the WRS.SWIB provides a strong, steady economic pillar for the state of Wisconsin by growing the trust funds under its management, managing risk, and optimizing costs of the long term. We are a mission-driven organization and the participants we serve are our mission. By bringing a disciplined, prudent, and innovative approach to market opportunities, SWIB has been successful in generating required returns and maintaining the trust of the beneficiaries and stakeholders of the funds we oversee.Home To Top TalentOur high-performing staff is key to what makes us a premier investment manager. SWIB is committed to investing in talented professionals to implement our robust, sophisticated investment strategies and to keep the organization at the forefront of the investment industry. We encourage innovation and offer professional development opportunities to help staff sharpen and expand their skills. Approximately 61 percent of SWIB’s investment professionals are Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholders.

Job Description:

About the Team

The Data Delivery and Operations division is a growing, client-focused team dedicated to enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. We are business-centric and work in close partnership with Investment Management, Operations, and Technology to anticipate and meet SWIB’s complex data and reporting needs. In collaboration with Technology, we are transforming SWIB into a premier data-driven investment organization.              

Position Overview

Reporting to the Data Analytics Engineering Manager, the Data Analytics Engineering Analyst plays a critical role in managing and advancing SWIB’s data management practices—specifically for Security Master and Entity Master data. This role drives the implementation of data quality frameworks, data governance principles, and data stewardship practices across the investment data landscape.

The Analyst collaborates cross-functionally with business owners, technology teams, and external providers to ensure that investment master data is accurate, timely, and aligned with enterprise data standards. This position also helps shape the design and implementation of key data management tools and technologies, with an emphasis on data quality monitoring, issue resolution workflows, and integration with downstream systems such as FactSet, MSCI, Aladdin, Bloomberg PORT, and Charles River (CRD).

Essential activities:

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Security and Entity Master Data at SWIB.
• Govern and maintain high-quality investment master data to support real-time, daily, monthly, and quarterly reporting needs.
• Partner with stakeholders in Investment Management, Operations, and Technology to gather requirements and align data strategies with business needs.
• Collaborate on the implementation of middle- and back-office systems; support the identification and definition of system and data support models.
• Work with technology partners to conduct functional testing of enhancements and validate data quality across integrated systems.
• Identify gaps in data architecture and contribute to the design of scalable and sustainable solutions.
• Co-lead and facilitate data solution design sessions, translating business requirements into data architecture specifications.
• Advocate for data governance by implementing preventive and detective controls, tracking exceptions, and performing impact analyses.
• Continuously develop domain expertise in investment management practices, data operations, and emerging data technologies.
• Monitor industry trends and evaluate third-party vendors to evolve SWIB’s data ecosystem.

The ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Data Analytics, Data Science, Finance, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in the investment management industry, with a focus on data management, data quality, or data architecture supporting complex, actively managed portfolios is preferred.
• Familiarity with key vendors and platforms such as SimCorp, Markit EDM, FactSet, Bloomberg, BlackRock Aladdin, MSCI, and Charles River is a plus.
• Exposure to cloud technologies, including Snowflake and Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Informatica or other data quality/governance tools is a plus.
• Understanding of security mastering, data governance frameworks, and industry best practices in investment data management.
• Strong ability to work cross-functionally, translating business needs into effective data solutions.
• Skilled in documenting, communicating, and presenting technical and business concepts to varied audiences.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering data architecture and integration solutions.

SWIB Offers:

• Competitive total cash compensation, based on AON (formerly McLagan) industry benchmarks
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Educational and training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Challenging work in a professional environment
• Hybrid work environment

The position requires U.S. work authorization.Pursuant to our Hybrid Remote Work Policy, all staff have the flexibility to work remotely, but are required to have a weekly presence in our offices, the frequency of which is dependent on their distance from office. Staff are not required to reside locally; however, we offer relocation reimbursement to the Dane County area per our policy.All SWIB employees are subject to SWIB’s Ethics Policy and Personal Trade Approvals Policy. These policies include restrictions on outside business activities and employment and have limits on personal trading. You may request copies of these policies from SWIB’s talent acquisition team and any questions can be answered by SWIB’s compliance team.