This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, alternative datasets, and contribute to impactful research that drives investment strategies. If you thrive in a high-stakes environment and are passionate about data, this position is perfect for you.
Key Responsibilities:
* Data Trials and Subscriptions: Set up data trials and manage subscriptions of alternative datasets for research economists.
* Data Ingestion and Publication: Use Databricks and Dremio to ingest and publish datasets through the Data Team’s platform.
* Data Quality Management: Maintain and extend the data quality check library while monitoring vendor data quality to enhance performance.
* Data Analysis: Conduct data analysis using Python, Jupyter, SQL, and Tableau.
* Dashboards and Visualizations: Create dashboards and visualizations to support research activities.
* Data Scouting: Scout for new data sources, profile vendors, and provide feedback to economists regarding the data landscape.
* Work Planning: Organize and prioritize work in alignment with company goals.
* Status Reporting: Provide regular status updates to internal stakeholders.
Mandatory Requirements:
* Buyside Data Experience: At least 3 years of data experience working for a buyside firm.
* Technical Proficiency: Strong coding skills in SQL and Python.
* Data Management Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of how organizations consume, lifecycle, and manage their data.
* Proactive Learning: Shows initiative and a willingness to learn.
* Communication Skills: Clear and concise communication style.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Fast-Paced Environment: Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
* Developer Collaboration: Experience collaborating with developers.
* Research Data Expertise: Experience with alternative and macroeconomic research datasets, and familiarity with vendors such as Macrobond, Haver, Bloomberg, etc.
* Advanced Excel Skills: Proficiency in advanced Excel functionalities.
If you are a dedicated Research Data Analyst ready to take on new challenges and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. Join our client’s innovative team and help drive their success.