Data Analyst, Global Operations

Business Unit:Global Operations

Reporting To:Associate Manager, Global Operations

Shift:US (5:30 pm - 2:30 am IST) (India)

About Russell Investments, Mumbai: 

Russell Investments is a leading outsourced financial partner and global investment solutions firm providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors around the world. Building on an 88-year legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, Russell Investments works every day to improve the financial security of its clients. The firm has over $1 trillion in assets under advisement (as of December 31, 2023) and $302.7 billion in assets under management (as of March 31, 2024). Headquartered in Seattle, Washington in the United States, Russell Investments has offices around the world, including London, New York, Toronto, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Mumbai.

Joining the Mumbai office is an incredible opportunity to work closely with global stakeholders to support the technology and infrastructure that drives the investment and trading processes of a globally recognized asset management firm. Be part of the team based out of Goregaon (East) and contribute to the foundation and culture of the firm’s growing operations in India. The Mumbai office operates with varying shifts to accommodate time zones around the world.

For more information, please visit https://www.russellinvestments.com.

Job Description:

As a Data Operations Analyst, you will provide operational support and services representing Global Operations & Data Management, supporting successful outcomes for both internal and external clients. You will also manage fund, product, index, and account reference data, as well as fundamental data like performance and constituent-level holdings. We aim to provide accurate and timely delivery of data and reports to internal stakeholders and clients. Your daily responsibilities include operational support of systems and feeds utilized in team activities, accurate and timely delivery of data and reports, execution of data research and controls, and assisting in the design, development, and support of corporate initiatives.

Years of Experience

At least 3-5 years previous experience in the financial services industry

Qualifications

• Ability to function successfully in ambiguous conditions.
• Well organized, self-starter with the ability to analyse information and support the team.
• Ability to understand and solve complex problems.
• High attention to detail, ability to identify gaps in processes.
• Experience working with data management and data analysis.
• Industry knowledge in finance and asset management.
• General understanding of databases, database structure, flat file formats, and ETLs.
• Strong background working with SQL to fetch and analyse data.

Special Requirements

Shift: US               

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing day to day operations between data providers, data systems and internal/external stakeholders.
• Support Global Data Operations, including but not limited to, indexes, security, performance, pricing data, which includes initial configuration, ingestion, and distribution of data within our enterprise data solutions.

• Ensure day-to-day operational responsibilities are managed, coordinated, and delivered to core business clients. 
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate, and resolve operational risk.
• Maintains detailed documentation and inventory of all processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive company data without exception.
• Display exemplary conduct and live by our organizations Code of Conduct.
   

Candidate Requirements

• Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency with Excel.
• Comfortable using various database applications to execute process work.
• Understanding and knowledge of investment products, financial data, performance measurement, and holdings.
• Intermediate to Advanced SQL experience (data fetching and analysis).
• Moderate to Advanced VBA and Python skills.
• Prior experience working with 3rd party vendors (I.E. Markit EDM, Bloomberg, RIMES, Morningstar, eVestment, Custodial Banks, and other data providers).
   

Core Values

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication and collaboration skills. Ability to interact and work with all levels of management.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with strong judgment and decision-making capability.
• Highly resourceful and collaborative team-player, with the ability to work independently while maintaining effectiveness, with a sense of urgency.
• Exemplifies our customer-focused, action-oriented, results-driven culture.
• Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities, has a desire for continuous learning, and proposes solutions.
• Ability to act with discretion and maintain complete confidentiality.
• Dedicated to the firm’s values of non-negotiable integrity, valuing our people, exceeding client expectations, and embracing intellectual curiosity and rigor.