Investment Risk Data Analytics - Data Analyst (Data Operations) – Asset Management / Investment Management
Our client is a leading Asset Management company and is currently looking for a data expert data expert in the domain of portfolio risk analytics to join a risk platform operations team responsible for ensuring that all vendor and internal portfolio risk analytics used for risk management and portfolio construction are delivered consistently, accurately and on a timely basis. The team are the stewards of risk analytics data and focus on quality control of all data that feeds into portfolio risk analytics, including security factor exposures and proxies, factor returns and covariance matrices, fundamentals data, security T&Cs, and portfolio holdings
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In this role, you will utilize domain expertise necessary to root-cause daily issues effectively, work with internal and external data providers to resolve issues at source, answer portfolio and risk manager questions, and develop automated systems for identifying data quality issue
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Experience Requir
* ed:You bring a unique blend of technical acumen, analytical depth, and domain expertise that enables us to make informed, data-driven investment decisions. Your work ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of risk analytics and data operations, directly supporting portfolio construction and risk manageme
* nt.Act as a steward of data assets critical to risk management and portfolio constructi
* on.Lead quality service efforts to address overnight data feed issues, enabling fast, seamless responses to upstream problems and insulating production and research tea
* ms.Update and verify multi-factor risk model inputs and outputs prior to client delive
* ry.Ensure access to accurate, timely, and relevant portfolio risk analytics by collaborating with technology and business partners to resolve data quality issues at the sour
* ce.Analyze systems and processes to identify efficiencies and improve reporting accuracy and timeline
* ss.Apply experience with market risk models from vendors such as Barra, Axioma, Northfield, or Bloombe
* rg.Leverage strong analytical skills to comprehend large datasets and implement effective quality contro
* ls.Operate with a proactive, self-motivated approach, meeting objectives with minimal directi
* on.Utilize vendor-provided risk data and tools including Bloomberg PORT, BarraOne, RiskManager, and/or Axio
* ma.Demonstrate deep knowledge of financial data across security, company, portfolio, and index levels, including pricing for equities, bonds, and derivativ
* es.Employ technical proficiency in SQL, Python, Snowflake, and/or Oracle, along with data quality framewor
* ks.Bring experience in global data operations or support teams within peer firms, with a proven track record of delivering val
* ue.Apply expertise in anomaly detection methods, data quality workflows, and statistical best practic
* es.Communicate effectively across technical and investment tea
* ms.Navigate complex data environments and support the necessary technology and analytics infrastructu
* re.Identify root causes of data quality issues and collaborate with teams and providers to resolve th
* em.Create automated processes to detect errors and ensure high-quality data for investment decision-maki
* ng.Document procedures and validate data to maintain transparency and reliabili
* ty.Possess domain expertise in investment management across risk management, portfolio management, trading, and investment operatio
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