Research Analyst

About This Role

Researching and analyzing data products for a leading sell-side research firm is the main purpose of this role. The position involves understanding and maintaining client valuation models, generating automated reports, and developing applications to support data product businesses.

Responsibilities

• Support functions for the Data Products Business of a leading sell-side research firm
• Understand the client’s proprietary equity valuation model and databases
• Set and maintain automated reports for clients by writing/modifying advanced SQL queries on Gitlab; using databases hosted on Databricks
• Handle voluminous data and create interactive dashboards after performing necessary data validation checks
• Work with domain expert/sector specialists/analysts to understand their data requirements and set up reports as per their needs
• Update/integrate large datasets within client’s applications using flat files, database, or API connections
• Perform VBA, Python application development; database maintenance related activities according to the team’s requirements
• Perform development/support of IT systems, business analysis, client interaction, project coordination

Requirements

• Coding skills in SQL, Python/R and VBA
• Experience in Databricks platform and Gitlab version control
• Basic working knowledge of XML and Unix shell scripting
• Good understanding of financial markets, accounting concepts and equity valuation
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy; diligence and hard work
• Excellent MS Office skills (including advanced Excel)
• Open-minded and willing to learn and grow in the role