Data Support Analyst - Investment Management

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Deliver high quality, effective technical support for the Investment Management department’s data management software system(s), ensuring exceptional client service to end users.

Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To

• System administration of Dremio including user/group management, using RBAC to enforce vendor contracts, maintaining views using SQL code, ensuring consistency between Dev and Prod environments
• Security master troubleshooting and escalation to resolve discrepancies with Data Management Team and external vendors
• Retrieve data from multiple sources, combine it using internal security master
• Communicate with, respond to, and deliver results to internal stakeholders who are users of raw data; connect stakeholders to the data they desire
• Define validation rules for individual data items to ensure data quality
• Maintain a knowledge base / Wiki of documentation and other informational resources to share with engineering and business stakeholders, including data definitions
• Own monitoring of data processing and communication with internal and external stakeholders or vendors about any delays in data delivery and availability
• Ensure all activities are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Support efforts to drive user adoption of system enhancements
• Additional responsibilities as requested
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related subject matter required
• 2-5 years of experience in technical support or systems administration required; financial services industry experience preferred
• SQL query writing experience required
• Basic Python or R programming skills are plus
• Strong problem resolution skills
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to collaborate across multiple functions
• Attention to detail and quality
• Knowledge of core technology industry trends and best practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
  

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