Job Specifications
Iris's client, Financial Domain, is currently searching for a strong Business Data Analyst for a contractual opportunity.
Job title: Business Analyst / Data Analyst
Location: New York, NY (3 days on site)
Duration: 3 Months Contract to hire.
Skills: Business Analyst, Data analysis, SQL, etc
Job Description:
Key Skills:
Data Analysis using SQL
Understanding of capital market or ETF products
Experience with reference data or index data or market data
Complex SQL queries
Job Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Market Data Analysis: review security and market data to identify and resolve data exceptions and recommend improvements to enhance overall market data quality.
Monitor File Ingestion: Oversee daily ingestion of investment data into portfolio systems and internal databases, ensuring proper loading and troubleshooting issues related to delayed or missing files.
Ensure Data Integrity: Supervise the internal movement of data across VanEck’s infrastructure to ensure accurate and timely generation of reports, addressing any discrepancies in the data outputs.
Resolve Data Issues: Investigate and research issues raised through the ticketing system, determine root causes, and collaborate with IT Data Developers to resolve technical problems.
Document Processes: Create and maintain documentation of daily, monthly, and quarterly operational processes and take ownership of tasks and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
Improve Operational Process: Analyze current business processes to identify and implement solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, and reliability, creating streamlined workflows.
Business Analysis: Document data requirements for enhancements and collaborate with IT Data Developers and communicate with business teams across the organization to meet business objectives.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree is required with focus on Computer Science, information Science, or equivalent.
3 to 5 years of industry experience working within the technology and data operations of a financial firm.
Knowledge related to financial operation workflows and best practices.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must exemplify the following qualifications.
Excellent Data Management Skills: Strong knowledge of various data sets, including security master data, pricing data, corporate actions, index levels, holdings, transactions, index constituents, performance data, and security analytics.
Exceptional Analytical Skills: Proficient in SQL to conduct data-driven analysis, review and summarize data, and identify data quality issues to ensure accurate reporting and decision-making.
Proficient Business Analysis: Skilled in gathering business requirements and creating detailed documentation for developers, ensuring the effective translation of business needs into technical specifications.
Understanding of Data Operations: Ability to assess current processes and make recommendations for improvements to streamline workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure high-quality data management.
Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical individuals.
Proactive Problem-Solving Ability: Demonstrated ability to take initiative in solving complex problems, driving outcomes in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision.
Technical Skills:
SQL Proficiency is essential for conducting data-driven analysis.
SQL Programming is required for investigation and root-cause analysis.
Microsoft PowerBI experience or equivalent data visualization platforms is preferred.
About the Company
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