Associate II - Data Management

2 - 4 Years
2 Openings
Kochi

Job Role: Data Management
Job Location: Kochi
Shift: APAC

Role Purpose:

The Data Management Analyst will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of security, index, and pricing data within the organization’s global Data Management platform. The role involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders, maintaining data quality standards, and supporting process automation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setup and maintain security, index, and price data as required by stakeholders.
• Perform daily quality checks on security master, index, and pricing data.
• Monitor and validate daily data feeds from multiple external sources.
• Review exception and missing price reports; research and update appropriate prices for illiquid securities.
• Manually input prices and recalculate PE prices following private equity events (e.g., drawdowns).
• Monitor shared team mailboxes and resolve data-related queries promptly.
• Assist the Line Manager with project work and process improvement initiatives.
• Support testing of system change requests and new system releases.
• Maintain and monitor automated processes and “robots” used by the team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, macros, VBA, Power Query) and MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of securities data (Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives), pricing, and index data.
• Knowledge of corporate action event pricing methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with global stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and numerical aptitude with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to prioritize, work under pressure, and manage multiple deliverables.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience managing data in an asset management or financial services context.
• Exposure to data management systems such as Aladdin, S&P (Markit) EDM, or T24.
• Experience using data vendors like Refinitiv Eikon & Datascope, Bloomberg, and ICE.
• Working knowledge of SQL for data querying and validation.
• Familiarity with Xceptor and possession of Xceptor Practitioner Certification is a plus.
• Further education in finance (e.g., IOC/IMC certification) preferred.
• Experience in projects involving large data sets and automation tools.

Key Competencies:

• Data Management – Ensures data integrity, validation, and governance standards are maintained.
• Communication – Clear and concise stakeholder communication across global teams.
• Analytical Thinking – Strong ability to identify data inconsistencies and propose solutions.
• Teamwork – Collaborates effectively with peers in a global, fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability – Willingness to work flexible hours and adjust to business priorities.

Personal Attributes:

• Organised, proactive, and quality focused.
• Enthusiastic and committed with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and ownership of deliverables.
• Able to work independently and within a team environment.

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