Job Location: Norman, OK
ISS Market Intelligence (MI) is a leading global provider of data, analytics, insights, media, and events solutions to the global financial services industry.
ISS MI empowers global asset and wealth management firms, insurance companies, distributors, service providers, and technology firms by providing cutting-edge market-engagement platforms and the actionable intelligence necessary to fully assess their target markets, identify and analyze the best opportunities within those markets, and execute on comprehensive go-to-market initiatives to grow their business. ISS MI clients benefit from our increasingly connected global ecosystem that leverages a combination of proprietary data, powerful software and analytics, timely and relevant insights, in-depth research, as well as an extensive suite of industry leading media brands that deliver unmatched market connectivity through news and editorial content, events, training, ratings, and awards.
ISS MI data and analytics solutions include intelligence from BrightScope, Discovery Data, Financial Clarity, Flowspring, FWW, Investor Economics, MISight, Mortgage Clarity, Plan for Life, RainmakerLive, and Simfund, and ISS MI media brands and market-engagement platforms include Chief Investment Officer, PlanAdvisor, PlanSponsor, Financial Standard, FS Sustainability, Money, and Industry Moves.
Junior Analyst, Data Ops – Market Intelligence Research Team
Market Intelligence is a research firm that specializes in the fact-based measurement and analysis of the retail financial services and wealth management industry. We focus on competitive intelligence, analysis of key trends and market measurement to identify the most accurate information possible for our clients.
The DataOps Jr. Analyst, is a full-time position that supports the Data Operations Team for ISS’s Market Intelligence Research business. Data Operations is responsible for collection, management and data production inclusive of ad-hoc data projects supporting Research Analysts. Type of data includes mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), fund wraps, deposits, market-linked notes, segregated funds etc.
The Data Analyst will report directly to the Manager, DataOps, and will be part of a DataOps team based in our Norman, Ok office. Jr. Analysts collaborate closely with DataOps counterparts in our Manilla, PH office and work cross functionally with members of our Research, Development, Project Management, and others across the organization.
Position Profile
We are looking for analytical and technically savvy individuals to join our team. Ideal candidates will have a high level of independent judgment, an incredible attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment both in a team setting and autonomously. This role is ideal for someone who is looking for a position that is going to be challenging, demand high performance, but will give them hands-on experience working with data, financial analytics and some light automation.
Responsibilities Include
- Collect data based on established methodologies, comply with established work process and performance standards to ensure timely and high-quality data
- Data mapping and extraction/transformation from multiple and external datasets to create harmonized project datasets
- Validate, clean and input sourced data into ISS internal systems and database tools
- Create high quality reports and other deliverables for internal research teams
- Participate in data quality assurance efforts, including performing root-cause analysis for identified data quality issues
- Support relevant process improvement and technology projects by contributing to specifications and testing deliverables
- Maintain documentation of work processes and institutional knowledge in a centralized, web-based database
- Special projects as assigned
- Data entry
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree – preferably in finance, economics, MIS, information studies or other business/data related field
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong verbal and communication skills
- Excellent time management skills and ability to cope with changing priorities
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel, demonstrate knowledge of v-lookups, index/match, charts, named ranges, light VBA etc.
- Ability to learn new data and technology concepts
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Ability to synthesize data from multiple sources
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Experience working with any of the following would be a plus:
- Work experience relevant to Data Operations and the financial services industry
- Familiarity with relational databases and SQL
Featured Benefits Include
- Medical, Dental and Vision – multiple PPO plans to choose from
- 401(k) Plan with a competitive Company Match up to 9% inclusive of Safe Harbor contribution
- FSA and Commuter benefit programs
- Generous Paid Time Off (annualized minimum of 20 days vacation, 11 holidays and separate paid sick leave)
- Flexible Work & Hybrid policies may apply
- Paid Parental Leave
ISS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Veteran and Disability Acts.
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