Financial Data Associate

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and accurately to both internal and external inquiries.
• Plan, design, develop, and assess data elements to ensure quality.
• Utilize a combination of manual and automated processes to validate data accuracy.
• Evaluate data vendors for accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of data.
• Serve as a content expert in their specialized area of data management.
• Collaborate with clients and prospects to brainstorm and implement innovative data solutions.
• Maintain and update securities data in real-time, ensuring accuracy.
• Establish a repository for process documentation, covering workflows not included in standard operating procedures.
• Perform basic SQL tasks and acquire fundamental SQL skills.
• Validate investment data by comparing it against third-party market data sources.
• Nurture relationships with data providers, clients, and service delivery managers.
• Contribute to the operational maintenance of reference data products.
• Develop a foundational understanding of fixed income and equity investments.
• Review and update procedures to ensure they remain current and effective.
• Escalate spending queries in a timely manner to address potential issues.
• Act as a reliable reference point for assigned tasks, clients, or processes.
• Ensure compliance with risk and control checks in data management.
• Analyze information flow between accounting and custody systems.
• Develop a working knowledge of corporate bonds and new bond issuance procedures.

Requirements

• Proficiency in advanced Excel.
• SQL skills.
• Familiarity with technology and tools related to Reference Data.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to learn new things and adapt to change.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in a Business-related field.
• 1+ years relevant experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience with data validation and data management processes.
• Knowledge of fixed income and equity investments.
• Experience evaluating data vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Business-related field.
• 1+ years relevant experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Not specified in the description.