Data Vendor Analyst
Data Vendor Analyst
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Job Description
Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips
G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm with offices in London and Dallas.
We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded.
This is a role based in our new Soho Place office opened in 2023 - in the heart of Central London and home to our Research Lab.
The role
The Data Intelligence team sits within our Research function and plays a critical role in managing the firms data assets. The team oversees the full lifecycle of data products from discovery and delivery to ongoing stewardship and commercial oversight acting as the central link between our quantitative research teams and external data providers.
As a Data Vendor Analyst you will help curate and maintain a comprehensive knowledge base covering global financial and related data domains. This ensures that data sources are easily discoverable consistently categorised well-documented and accessible to stakeholders across the business.
We are seeking a well-organised and technically adept individual to take ownership of this knowledge base. You will be instrumental in scaling our data intelligence capabilities to match the rapid expansion of both the external data landscape and our internal appetite for data.
Success in this role requires close collaboration with quantitative researchers data scientists and engineers as well as regular interaction with legal and commercial teams across and beyond the organisation. You will need a strong understanding of research workflows data lifecycles and the commercial aspects of data acquisition and management. Familiarity with the financial data ecosystem and hands-on experience with cataloguing tools and best practices is essential.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Documenting the relevance quality and reliability of data sources for quantitative analysis
Designing implementing and maintaining a robust framework for gathering and storing up to date information on the financial data industry
Categorising vendor documentation supporting white papers and other relevant literature
Managing tooling to improve the discoverability of information within these resources
Assisting the data engineering team in integrating newly acquired products into the data infrastructure
Collaborating with data stakeholders to improve insights into the companys data estate
Who are we looking for
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
A background in finance mathematics computer science or a related field
Experience dealing with third party suppliers particularly in the data and software industries
A strong knowledge of financial instruments markets and data sources
Organised with an analytical mindset
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Knowledge of data cataloguing and data visualisation tools such as Tableau is a plus
Why should you apply
Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
Lunch provided (viaJust Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar
30 days annual leave
9% company pension contributions
Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
Cycle-to-work scheme
Monthly company events
G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.
We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
