AO/Info Center Data Analyst

Company Description

As a leading global investment management firm, AB fosters diverse perspectives and embraces innovation to help our clients navigate the uncertainty of capital markets. Through high-quality research and diversified investment services, we serve institutions, individuals, and private wealth clients in major markets worldwide. Our ambition is simple: to be our clients’ most valued asset-management partner.

Job Summary

The Global Business Development Organization is seeking a Data Analyst for our Information Center. Reporting to the Chief Data Officer within the Information Center, the Data Analyst will use our firm’s technical resources (approved data and systems) to complete data management tasks, assist in developing and documenting new processes, and assist in managing data-oriented projects.

Job Description

Specific functions include, but are not limited to:

• The Information Center is largely responsible for the data management of investment professionals, investment teams and product-specific data. The Data Analyst will follow existing processes to ensure data is updated on time based on pre-defined frequencies. Data updates are triggered by a combination of regular reports (which the Analyst will monitor) and ad hoc requests.
• As the Information Center evolves, new processes and responsibilities are being assumed by the group. The Data Analyst will be expected to help research new, expected deliverables, assist in developing clear processes, document responsibilities and deliver on recurring tasks. The Analyst will attend recurring and exploratory meetings and, in some cases, proactively research the needs of AB’s internal customers and systems. A process-oriented mindset, strong organization skills and strong communication skills and required.
• Several of the in-flight Information Center projects require one-time data scrubbing for quality control purposes. The Data Analyst will assist in reviewing data and seeking signoff from various groups within the organization, including Business Development, Product Development and Operations.
• Future responsibilities include portfolio-specific information, such as holdings data and portfolio characteristics. As such, the Data Analyst will be expected to develop a moderate understanding of AB’s products including investment objectives and portfolio characteristics. A basic understanding of asset management (mutual funds in particular) is preferred.
  
  

Job Qualifications

Ideal candidate will have:

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in the financial services industry, with knowledge of investment product data and data processes a strong plus.
• Execution-Oriented: Execution-focused. He or she will be highly organized and be able to work on multiple simultaneous projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong Process Orientation with Exceptional Attention to Detail: Must be strongly process-oriented with exceptional attention to detail, including the ability to identify gaps and propose solutions or improvements.
• Data and Systems Expertise: Experience with and enjoyment in working with detailed data in Excel and in databases and systems.
• Technical Knowledge: Expert-level knowledge of Excel is required, and ideally some experience with PowerBI.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to understand and communicate data requirements, enhancements related to databases for all client group needs.
• Bachelor’s Degree. CFA or other Advanced Degree welcomed but not required
  
  

Location

Pune, India

Pune, India