Associate II - Data Management

Job Description

As a Data Management Analyst at UST in Kochi, your role involves ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of security, index, and pricing data within the global Data Management platform. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, maintain data quality standards, and support 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.- 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, including formulas, macros, VBA, and Power Query.- 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.- Strong analytical and numerical aptitude with attention to detail.- Ability to prioritize, work under pressure, and manage multiple deliverables.Preferred Skills & Experience:- Bachelors 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.- Communication: Clear and concise stakeholder communication across global teams.- Analytical Thinking: Identifies data inconsistencies and proposes solutions.- Teamwork: Collaborates effectively 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.About UST:UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider, partnering with clients from design to operation to embed innovation and agility. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact, touching billions of lives in the process. As a Data Management Analyst at UST in Kochi, your role involves ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of security, index, and pricing data within the global Data Management platform. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, maintain data quality standards, and support 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.- 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, including formulas, macros, VBA, and Power Query.- 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.- Strong analytical and numerical aptitude with attention to detail.- Ability to prioritize, work under pressure, and manage multiple deliverables.Preferred Skills & Experience:- Bachelors 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

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Data ManagementCommunication