reference-data

Design and manage reference data systems for financial services operations.

164|33|Updated Feb 15, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/JoelLewis/finance_skills --skill reference-data
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Skill: reference-data
Source: https://github.com/JoelLewis/finance_skills/tree/main/plugins/data-integration/skills/reference-data
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JoelLewis/finance_skills --skill reference-data

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you design and manage critical reference data systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency across your financial operations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Security Master Design: Build authoritative repositories for instrument data.
  • Identifier Mapping: Link CUSIP, ISIN, SEDOL, and FIGI across systems.
  • Client & Account Management: Establish robust models for client and account data.
  • Pricing Validation: Implement checks to ensure data accuracy and timeliness.
  • Data Governance: Define ownership, stewardship, and quality metrics.
  • Use Case: When onboarding a new client, ensure all their account details, identifiers, and associated securities are correctly captured and mapped in the master data systems.

Quick Start

Use the reference-data skill to design a security master database for an asset manager.

Frequently Asked Questions about reference-data

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I design a security master database for financial instruments?

Design a security master database by building an authoritative repository for instrument data, ensuring accurate capture and mapping of securities. Establish robust models to maintain data consistency across financial operations and downstream systems.

What is identifier mapping and how does it work for CUSIP, ISIN, and SEDOL?

Identifier mapping links CUSIP, ISIN, SEDOL, and FIGI codes across disparate financial systems. It resolves discrepancies by cross-referencing these standard identifiers, ensuring accurate instrument tracking and consistent data distribution.

How do I implement data governance for reference data systems?

Implement data governance for reference data by defining ownership, establishing stewardship roles, and setting quality metrics. This ensures data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness for financial services operations and downstream distribution.

What is the best way to validate pricing data for financial operations?

The best way to validate pricing data is to implement automated checks that ensure accuracy and timeliness. Establish validation rules within your reference data system to catch anomalies before distribution to downstream financial systems.

Can I use this approach for client master and account data management?

Yes, you can establish robust models for client master and account data management. When onboarding a new client, the system ensures all account details, identifiers, and associated securities are correctly captured and mapped.

How do I handle vendor integration for financial reference data?

Handle vendor integration by mapping external data feeds into your security master and reference data systems. Address integration challenges by applying data governance rules to validate vendor-provided pricing data and identifiers.