Purpose of Job
- RisCura relies on the timeliness and accuracy of the data received from external vendors. This role encompasses the receipt, processing and delivery of all market data, and the activities that transform and provide this information to end users.
- This role requires staff to work one of two shifts (which will alternate between team members). RisCura’s ordinary hours of work are 7.5 hours plus a 1-hour lunch break.
- The morning shift ordinarily starts at 06:00 and the evening shift ordinarily ends at 16:45. Overtime is required from time-to-time should there be system issues or data delivery issues.
Key Competencies, Skills and Attributes
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office products.
- Able to run and check data processes and data integrity.
- Has knowledge of financial instruments.
- Must maintain relationships with external service providers.
- Identifying and resolving data issues and keeping track of progress through issue tracking software.
- Ability to safeguard integrity of sensitive data.
- Communicates clearly and politely, both verbally and in writing, to obtain information.
- Quick learner.
- Self-motivated.
- Pays attention to detail.
- Able to work independently but also be a team player.
- Uses initiative, is proactive and possesses problem solving skills.
- Not afraid to challenge the status quo.
- Work irregular hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily retrieval, validation, reconciliation and preparation of data.
- Data storage, auditing and control.
- Responding to data related queries.
- Feeding back to key stakeholders including the Research and Development team, Analysts and other users of data.
- Communication with data vendors and providers.
- Analysis and requirements gathering for enhancements.
- Formulating techniques for quality data collection.
Other Key Relationships
- Research and Development team.
- Performance Analysts.
- Other divisions within the broader RisCura group.
- Data vendors and providers.
Remuneration
Market related cost-to-company.
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