Data Analyst

The Data Collection & Management TeamThe Data Collection & Management team at CFRA is responsible for collecting and managing various forms of financial data. Our data is used by our in-house teams to generate products for our end customers – institutional investors, brokers and wealth managers, among others. We manage the automated ingestion of data, as well as collect information manually. Everything we do helps to ensure the highest levels of data quality, completeness and timeliness. We recognize that data is a critical asset to every organization, and we view ourselves as stewards of that asset for CFRA.About YouYou enjoy working with data. You are passionate about how data can facilitate insights and tell stories. You are a quick learner who is interested in finance, and will enjoy working with data about companies, equities, funds (mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), and other financial instruments.You are detail-oriented and able to work independently. You have strong quantitative skills and are very analytical. You feel a strong send of ownership over your work and are comfortable leading speaking with vendors, clients, and various internal stakeholders.When you encounter a problem, you think critically about the root cause and come up with suggestions for long term solutions. You also are constantly on the lookout for ways to improve our processes.
Key Responsibilities
Execute the daily collection, cleansing, and validation processes of ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) data such as NAV, Price, and Shares Outstanding to ensure high accuracy and reliability.Perform region-specific data completeness checks, including Canada and Asia-Pacific datasets (NAVs and Prices), ensuring all required data points are available within deadline timeliness.Monitor and perform quality assurance on data ingested via automated processes.Identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies such as missing NAVs, incorrect pricing, duplicate records, or inconsistencies across ETF datasets.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Scrums and Stakeholders) to resolve data issues and improve ETF data processing efficiency.Monitor automated workflows (e.g., DAGs) for failures in ETF data processing, troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely resolutions to avoid downstream impact.Assist Assistant Manager/Manager in preparing comprehensive reports on incident reporting, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), fixes, and work in progress on key metrics and insights.Respond to data-related inquiries from Senior Analyst and your inline Manager.Maintain documentation of data sources, processes, and methodologies.Support ad-hoc data requests, including historical corrections, client issue resolutions, and dataset enhancements.This role operates on a 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM IST schedule, Monday–Friday, to support U.S. market hours. Candidates must be fully available for this shift.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Basic QualificationsBachelor’s or master’s in science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance or Accounting2-4+ years' experience in funds/indexing industry within data, analytics or finance-related roleFamiliarity with ETFs, Mutual Funds and/or other financial instrumentsDetail-oriented, analytical natureSkillsHands-on experience working with development teams on ETL operations.Knowledge of SQL.Experience in managing large datasets.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.Ability to work independently, think out of the box and constantly chase quality.
Benefits
21 days of Annual Vacation8 sick days6 casual days1 paid Volunteer DayMedical, Accidental & Term Life InsuranceTelehealth, OPDCompetitive payAnnual Performance Bonus

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