Reference Data & Analytics is part of the Benchmarks & Indices Operations. The Reference Data & Analytics is a customer focused, technology enabled team, producing High value & unique analytics & data derivations to drive insight and value to our internal and external collaborators. Reference Data & Analytics is responsible for creating LSEG Intellectual Property by generating ICB Classifications, Free Float and similar data fields based on data standardization from raw data.
This is an Office based role in Fort Mill, South Carolina. We are looking to recruit for an Analyst Position in our Reference Data & Analytics Team! Analysts will manage a wide range of data & information on a universe of companies, while ensuring best quality and accuracy in all of our products.
We are looking for individuals with very high attention to detail and who can work under strict delivery timelines! Besides data management you are expected to become a domain expert on capital markets and their operations, and information on companies and securities.
Key responsibilities of the role:
• Strong technology literacy, including advanced knowledge of the MS Office suite of products, strong functional understanding of database querying language (SQL) and familiarity with Python, or similar.
• Through SQL analysis, provide simplified and value-driven analysis to data, research and product teams for diverse sets of internal and external data content feeds.
• Experience with key financial and referential equity datasets, specifically entity masters, pricing, classifications. A deep knowledge of index usage is key to success.
• Comfortable with using APIs for temporary and/or permanent data solutions.
• Delivery focused with a good understanding of typical project cycles and reporting.
• Exposure to agile project experience, and familiarity with matrix organizational/project structures.
• Use deep subject matter expertise to Analyze, Extract, Standardize & Maintain quantitative and qualitative data from multiple information sources.
• Design & Execute key proactive data quality controls to minimize risk by investigation and resolving data exceptions and breaks
• Develop strong subject matter expertise on how data is used by collaborators and clients and ensure that internal processes align to deliver customer satisfaction
• Reduce effort spent on data management and analysis by using automation or by process optimization, often by use of 6Sigma or similar industry standard tools
• Own key processes end to end, and develop and maintain methodology guidance, & quality rules and documentation
• Work effectively with peers, research analysts, and manager - both within the team as well as other teams in multiple time zones.
• Adapt to changes to technology, process, systems as we transform our business
• Demonstrates an significant degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness Key behaviours and skills required to be successful in the role:
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Excellent English Language Skills (write, read, talk)
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with high degree of ownership
• Ability to meet strict weekly timeliness and quality standards established by the department
• Ability to multi-task and be results driven
• SQL or other programming languages
• Six Sigma or other process improvement certifications a plus LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.
Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.
LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
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