Role Profile
Reference Data & Analytics is part of the Informational Services Division (ISD). The Reference Data & Analytics team is a client focused, technology enabled team, producing High value & unique analytics & data derivations to drive insight and value to our internal and external stakeholders. 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.
We are currently recruiting for an Analyst Position in our Reference Data & Analytics Team. Our Senior Associates are responsible for managing a wide range of data & information on a universe of companies, and for ensuring quality and accuracy in all our Sustainable Investment products which include Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure of global companies, Climate/Green data, Carbon Data and Product Involvement data. As Senior Associate, you are responsible for a critical function in the Sustainable Investment team, having complete ownership of data used by our clients.
We are looking for individuals with very high attention to detail and who can work under strict delivery timelines. Besides data collection you are expected to be a subject matter expert on various sub themes in our ratings methodology and shall actively contribute towards developing and maintaining various training, methodology and guidance manuals. 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 subject matter expert in sustainability and in capital market functions along with information on companies and securities included in all of Sustainable Investment data models.
Key Responsibilities
Use deep subject matter expertise to Analyze, Extract, Standardize & Maintain quantitative and qualitative data from multiple information sources including annual reports, websites, and other filings of public and private companies to a high degree of quality following defined policies and business rules
Develop excellent subject matter expertise on various parts of our data methodology
Identify and suggest ideas for reducing effort spent on data management and analysis by using automation or by process optimization
Contribute towards developing and maintaining methodology guidance and quality manuals
The ability to work effectively with peers, research analysts, and manager – both within the team as well as other teams in multiple time zones.
Design & Execute key proactive data quality controls to minimize risk by investigation and resolving data exceptions and breaks
Train & Mentor Data Standardization Analysts, perform Quality Control and provide specific feedback to improve quality over time. Report on results to managers, including root cause and actions plans for improvement
Develop strong subject matter expertise on how data is used by stakeholders and clients and ensure that internal processes align to deliver customer satisfaction
Resolve and answer client questions in an accurate and timely manner, by collaboration with Customer Engagement, Product and Technology as required
Lead virtual teams in activities to 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
Candidate Profile / Key Skills
This is an Individual Contributor role
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Excellent numerical ability, attention to detail and the ability to collect and analyse large datasets.
Experience working in report creation, modelling, and trend forecasting
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
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Strong Analytical Skills
Preferred Skills
Experience with ESG factors, carbon expertise and sustainability
Languages skills like Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French
People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our colleagues thrive personally and professionally through our shared values of Integrity, Partnership, Innovation and Excellence are at the core of our culture. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract people with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We are always looking at ways to become more agile so we meet the needs of our teams and customers. We believe that an inclusive collaborative workplace is pivotal to our success and supports the potential and growth of all colleagues at LSEG.
A career with London Stock Exchange Group offers you the opportunity to be at the centre of the financial community. As well as competitive salaries and a range of attractive benefits, we maximise each employee’s potential through personal development plans, training, coaching and mentoring.