Iris Software Inc.
Business Data Analyst (New York)
Iris Software Inc., New York, New York, United States, 10261
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 VanEcks 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: Bachelors 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.
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 VanEcks 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: Bachelors 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.