Data Specialist

About our client:
With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of investing with care and seeks out top achievers who are looking to redefine and shape the future of the investment industry. Our client holds a firm belief that their work goes beyond financial gains and numbers, recognising the impact of their actions on the lives and futures of those they serve. With a specialised focus on emerging markets and a passion for Africa and China, our client offers independent advice, analysis, and reporting services to a diverse range of asset owners, investment managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, service providers, and brokers.

What you will be doing:

• Retrieve, validate, reconcile, prepare, store, audit, and control data on a daily basis.
  
• Address data-related queries and communicate with vendors and providers.
  
• Provide feedback to key stakeholders, including the Research and Development team, Analysts, and other data users.
  
• Gather and analyse requirements for system enhancements and formulate techniques to ensure high-quality data collection.
  

What is needed:

• A relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial.
  
• 1 - 3 years of experience, particularly in working with complex software
  
• Strong MS SQL experience and good understanding of MS Office products.
  
• Ability to run and monitor data processes, ensuring data integrity.
  
• Identifies and resolves data issues, tracking progress via issue tracking software.
  
• Maintains relationships with external service providers.
  
• Communicates clearly and politely, both verbally and in writing, to gather necessary information.
  
• Ensures the integrity of sensitive data is safeguarded.
  

What would be beneficial:

• Data Science Qualification or a SQL Certification.
  
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience.
  
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
  
• Power BI experience.
  

Working Hours:

• This role requires staff to work one of two shifts (which will alternate between team members). The morning shift ordinarily starts at 06:00am and the evening shift ordinarily ends at 16:45pm.
  
• Overtime is required from time-to-time should there be system issues or data delivery issues.
  

Job ID:

• J106810
  

PS Even if you feel you don’t have all the skills listed or if this spec isn’t what you are looking for, feel free to send your CV as we probably have other opportunities that could interest you. For a more comprehensive and updated list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website - www.parvana.co.uk