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ISS STOXX is growing! ISS STOXX is actively looking for an Associate- Reference Data Management to Join our Data Management Operations (DMO) team in Mumbai Team (Goregaon East).
Overview:
Data Management function is responsible for ensuring accuracy, completeness and reliability of master and reference data about indexes, companies, funds, financial instruments, corporate ownership, financial statements and ratios, and market price and performance. It develops approaches, logic, methodology and business requirements for acquiring, modeling, integrating, mastering, cross-referencing and distributing data. This data is then used in our client-facing data and benchmark platforms, analytics tools and research offerings. The team also develops database testing strategy, scenarios and automated test frameworks. It performs database testing, defines data quality rules, monitors and resolves data quality issues and maintains metadata, user guides and relevant techno-functional documents.
Responsibilities:
Knowledge acquisition, sharing and management
Develop and maintain deep understanding of reference and master data sets and underlying data architecture, processes, methodology, and systems
Define, document, and maintain data standards, definition, methodology, logic, and processes
Respond to queries raised by data users about data, definition, logic, and methodology
Periodically conduct content training for internal data consumers
BAU
Resolve data quality issues raised by data consumers in a timely manner by doing independent research/root-cause analysis and working with data vendors and collection team
Maintain index constituents and other reference data sets
Track corporate actions such as merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, holding company restructuring etc. and maintain company master data as per proprietary approach to handling corporate actions
Define, develop, and maintain automated data quality tests and metrices, monitor exceptions and take corrective measures
Proactive
Define scope of and execute projects to improve data quality at scale
Propose solutions to systematically fix quality issues
Work with vendors to institutionalize stricter quality controls in their supply chain
Team
Be a mentor to juniors and assist them in their work while managing own work
Contribute to developing a culture of constant learning, incremental innovation and continuous improvement
Qualifications:
Post-graduate in commerce, accounting, finance, economics or business. Exceptional graduates may also be considered.
Basic to intermediate level hands-on experience in SQL
4 to 5 years of experience in data management/governance/quality/audit/operations in capital markets data domain
Good data research skills. Familiarity with primary sources such as company websites, exchanges, regulators, trade associations, corporate registries, ANNA, CUSIP Global Services, or systems such as EDGAR, SEDAR and UK Companies House
A good understanding of content provided by one or more vendors such as Refinitiv/Lipper, Morningstar, Bloomberg, S&P, Factset, IDC, EDI, IHS Markit and stock exchanges
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong ability to interact and collaborate with data consumers, business leaders and data vendors globally
Superior analytical, reasoning, and logical skills coupled with strong problem-solving skills
Experience in working with high-volume data sets
Self-starter and quick learner
Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment independently with little supervision
Good to have:
Certifications/online courses related to capital markets/finance
Certifications in SQL
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What you can expect from us
Our people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being.
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire one another.
Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.
About ISS STOXX
ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.
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