Research Data Analyst - Market Leading Salary / Bonus

Mondrian Alpha Recruitment Solutions
Newcastle upon Tyne
1 year ago
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Responsibilities

:Data Trials and Subscriptions: Set up data trials and manage subscriptions of alternative datasets for research economists.Data Ingestion and Publication: Use Databricks and Dremio to ingest and publish datasets through the Data Team’s platform.Data Quality Management: Maintain and extend the data quality check library while monitoring vendor data quality to enhance performance.Data Analysis: Conduct data analysis using Python, Jupyter, SQL, and Tableau.Dashboards and Visualizations: Create dashboards and visualizations to support research activities.Data Scouting: Scout for new data sources, profile vendors, and provide feedback to economists regarding the data landscape.Work Planning: Organize and prioritize work in alignment withpany goals.Status Reporting: Provide regular status updates to internal stakeholders.

Mandatory Requirements:

Buyside Data Experience: At least 3 years of data experience working for a buyside firm.Technical Proficiency: Strong coding skills in SQL and Python.Data Management Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of how organizations consume, lifecycle, and manage their data.Proactive Learning: Shows initiative and a willingness to learn. : Clear and concisemunication style.

Preferred Qualifications:

Fast-Paced Environment: Experience working in a fast-paced environment.Developer Collaboration: Experience collaborating with developers.Research Data Expertise: Experience with alternative and macroeconomic research datasets, and familiarity with vendors such as Macrobond, Haver, Bloomberg, etc.Advanced Excel Skills: Proficiency in advanced Excel functionalities.

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