Associate I

0 - 2 Years

2 Openings

Kochi

Job Role: Data Management

Job Location: Kochi

Shift: APAC

Role Purpose:

The Data Management Analyst will be responsible for managing, validating, and maintaining high-quality security, pricing, and index data across the firm's global Data Management platform. The role ensures data integrity, supports business operations, and contributes to process improvement and automation initiatives while interacting with multiple global stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setup and maintain security, index, and price data on the global Data Management platform.
• Perform daily quality checks on security master, index, and pricing data.
• Monitor and control data feeds received from various external and internal sources.
• Review exception and missing price reports, maintain manual pricing spreadsheets, and research appropriate prices for illiquid securities.
• Manually input prices for instruments from approved sources when required.
• Recalculate PE prices following private equity events (e.g., drawdowns).
• Monitor shared team mailboxes and ensure prompt resolution of stakeholder queries.
• Assist the Line Manager in project-related activities and process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in testing system change requests and new releases.
• Maintain and monitor the team's automated processes ("robots") used for data operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, macros, Power Query, VBA) and MS Office (Word, PowerPoint).
• Good written and verbal communication skills for interaction with global stakeholders.
• Basic understanding of securities data (Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives), pricing, and index data.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work independently, and meet deadlines under pressure.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Experience in a data management or financial operations environment, preferably within asset management.
• Working knowledge of SQL for data extraction and validation.
• Experience working on data-intensive projects or automation initiatives.
• Familiarity with OTC Derivatives and related data structures is advantageous.

Key Competencies:

• Data Management: Strong understanding of data quality, governance, and validation processes.
• Communication: Clear and concise verbal and written communication with stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data and identify anomalies or process improvements.
• Collaboration: Works effectively within a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability: Flexible and willing to adjust to changing business requirements.

Personal Attributes:

• Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Enthusiastic and committed to continuous improvement.
• Quality-focused with a delivery-driven mindset.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and capable of working under minimal supervision.
• Team player with a positive, solution-oriented approach.

Data Management,Communication,Otc Derivatives

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients' organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.