*Job Requisition Number:*46765
The Role:
In response to market demand for open systems and symbology, Bloomberg has made its Financial Instrument Global Identifier (FIGI) previously known as the Bloomberg Global Identifier (BBGID) , available through Bloomberg's Open Symbology portal (bsym.bloomberg.com) with no material impediments on redistribution. Identifiers are essential to the financial industry. Each one identifies a specific financial instrument. Most of the identifiers that have existed in the market for years come along with costly licensing and redistribution fees. However, the FIGI is free and open to anyone in the marketplace. Gaining market acceptance of the FIGI and Open Symbology is a major initiative for Bloomberg Global Data. This year we will launch a new web-based ID Request Service, which will allow users to request a new FIGI. To support the product, we are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the ID and Symbology team. As a member of this team, you will be responsible for maintaining integrity of the FIGI, creating standards and protocols for new ID requests from market participants. This will include handling customer service inquiries and mapping requests.
More importantly, you will be also be responsible for gaining market acceptance of the FIGI and the newly developed ID Request Service by visiting clients, third parties, exchanges, index providers, custodians. You will have extensive interaction with clients and external parties, and therefore deep financial knowledge and excellent communication is essential. You will also have the opportunity to network internally with our Sales force and other internal product groups to obtain new contacts that will lead to further market penetration of the FIGI.
Responsibilities:
- Frequently call & visit potential and existing clients to promote the FIGI product solutions within the geographical area of coverage
- Work with Symbology Team to become subject matter expert on the FIGI
- Manage existing relationships and drive new business development
- Provide outstanding customer service; handle client requests for new FIGIs through the ID Request Service portal.
- Utilize exemplary presentation, training and communication skills to develop and maintain client relationships
- Influencing the direction of our services by providing feedback to Bloomberg's Symbology Product Development teams on user demand, service enhancements and specific product developments
- Stay informed about the financial markets in order to spot trends, look for new opportunities and establish credibility with our clients by understanding their business.
- Engage in self-development to maintain and improve knowledge of the Bloomberg system, which constantly evolves as new data and analytical tools are added.
Qualifications, skills/ experienced required:
- Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, or accounting and/or equivalent work experience
- Previous experience working in the financial industry
- Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to initiate, develop and maintain - relationships with market players
- Strong presentational skills, with the ability to command and hold the attention of both small and large groups
- Commitment to enhancing and further developing products
- Ability to navigate internal and external networks
- Willingness to travel
- Established market data industry contacts a plus
- Proven knowledge of the financial industry
- Knowledge of various financial instrument types, especially Derivatives is a plus
- Knowledge of Web technologies such as Python, NodeJS, JavaScript, JSON, and HTML a plus
We provide competitive salary and benefits.
Closing date for applications is the 1st September 2015
What Bloomberg does - and how you can make your mark here:
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At Bloomberg, you will have the opportunity to go above and beyond and to take risks. Be a part of an organization that is entering new markets, launching new ventures and pushing boundaries. Our ever-expanding array of technology, data, news and media services fosters innovation and empowers clients - and offers nearly limitless opportunities for career growth.