IT Data Analyst/Research – Hedge Fund recruitment
Overview
IT Data Services works with other departments within Management Control to ensure the accuracy and best practices in security valuation, compliance, risk management, and other operational areas key to continued success. We are responsible for back office pricing as well as time series data for trading/modeling/analysis.
Responsibilities
• Cross checking, verifying and updating financial data used for the firm's research, as well as maintaining internal documentation. In addition, the RA is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and best practices in security valuation, compliance, and other operational areas key to
• May also perform project type support work in addition to regular/ongoing responsibilities.
Job Requirements
• BA/BS with strong academic background
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience in a similar role at an investment firm or a financial data-related role at another type of firm (auditor, data vendor, govt agency, or other)
• Technical experience with SQL, UNIX, and/or Visual Basic required, as well as experience with a relational database required.
• Experience working with Bloomberg, Reuters, DataStream, and/or FactSet terminals and Excel add-ins
• Solid computer skills - proficient with MS Office, especially Excel
• Requires strong communication skills, proven ability to plan and execute projects, communicate goals and progress as well as any problems.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills are a must, along with meticulous attention to detail and a goal-oriented work approach. Must be able to prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.
• Proven ability to work with numbers and strong problem-solving skills are a must