Data Analyst, Exploration
DRWAbout the Role
As a Data Analyst, Exploration you will play an integral role in all operational aspects of onboarding, managing and maintaining various datasets used by traders and quantitative researchers. You will work closely with a variety of stakeholders, including data strategists and data engineers, as well as teams across technology, operations, research, and risk management, and you should be comfortable investigating complex data issues in a fast-paced environment.
- Analyze new datasets to profile their content, identify collection and storage requirements for data engineering teams, and proactively surface insights about the datasets for data strategists and front-office stakeholders
- Collect metrics and analyze datasets across different dimensions of data quality including completeness, validity, accuracy, timeliness, and consistency
- Curate data catalog entries to ensure research data assets are accurately represented and easily discoverable
- Engage with global front office research teams to support datasets throughout their lifecycle, addressing content inquiries and managing communications with external data vendors
- Monitor and resolve production data issues while engaging key stakeholders across multiple teams and facilitating global support
- Assist the wider team by identifying opportunities to improve existing datasets and data management processes
Requirements
- 1-2 years of relevant experience
- Strong foundational knowledge of financial instruments and market data symbology, with an interest in developing further expertise in these areas
- Ability to document and clearly explain complex data analysis findings
- Exceptional attention to detail and effective communication skills
- Ability to think both independently and collaboratively
- Experience with cloud services such as AWS Athena and Amazon S3
- Familiarity with Linux and basic Bash scripting skills
- Experience with version control tools such as Git
- Good understanding of data management and data quality principles, with experience developing data quality checks or reports
- Prior experience using the Bloomberg Terminal
- Experience with Apache Airflow or similar tools
What You'll Get
- $100k–$120k base salary
- Group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance
- 401k (with discretionary employer match)
- Short and long-term disability
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Health savings accounts
- Flexible spending accounts