Data Research Analyst (French Speaker)

Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 29.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Descripción de la vacante

Morningstar is seeking a Data Research Analyst for the EMEA Data Team based in Madrid. The role focuses on data coverage, quality, and timeliness, with a strong emphasis on English and French fluency and cross-functional collaboration.

You will partner with the Global Data Team and Local Business Representatives, manage relationships with fund companies, and contribute to data acquisition processes while leveraging LEAN Six Sigma principles. The role is Hybrid with in-office collaboration weekly.

Formación

• Fluency in English and French is mandatory.
• Knowledge of another European language is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborates well in a team environment with diverse backgrounds.
• Sensitive to clients’ needs.
• Solid understanding of the financial industry and investment data.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience within data methodology/quality and processes is a bonus.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate closely with the global data teams.
• Data expert on investment data points, processes, methodologies, calculations & different fund structures.
• Manage business relationships with fund companies.
• Connecting with providers & setting up acquisition channels as well as acting as a point of escalation.
• Meet the predetermined production deadlines for internal and external clients.
• Continuously evaluate procedures, create and enhance analytical tools, and implement process improvement projects.
• Utilize project management methodologies to track, evaluate and resolve complex data issues.
• Collect and maintain Morningstar data, ensuring high levels of data accuracy, completeness and coverage.
• Demonstrate ownership of issues in the data ticket queue and provide timely updates.

Conocimientos

English

French

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Data quality

Project management (preferred)

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Herramientas

Excel

Descripción del empleo

About Morningstar

Morningstar is a leading global provider of independent investment insights, serving both individual and institutional investors across public and private markets. Our offerings include a wide range of data, research, and investment management services, with $300+ billion in assets under management. Operating in 32 countries, Morningstar supports financial advisors, asset managers, retirement plan providers, and more with comprehensive investment solutions.

About the role

Our EMEA Data Team is looking for a Data Research Analyst to process our data across global markets. We are specifically looking for a French speaker. We are a team of data analysts who have effective relationships with other teams and are committed to deliver best quality data. As a Data Research Analyst in the Data Division, you will work closely with the Global Data Team and Local Business Representatives, taking responsibility for data coverage, quality, and timeliness to the highest standards. The Operation Data Analyst will form closer links with providers related to data acquisition processes and gain knowledge of our database. The position will be based in our Data and Development Center EMEA in Madrid.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the global data teams
• Data expert on investment data points, processes, methodologies, calculations & different fund structures
• Manage business relationships with fund companies.
• Connecting with providers & setting up acquisition channels as well as acting as a point of escalation
• Meet the predetermined production deadlines for internal and external clients
• Continuously evaluate procedures, create and enhance analytical tools, and implement process improvement projects.
• Utilize project management methodologies such as LEAN Six Sigma to track, evaluate and determine resolution approach for complex data issues.
• Collect and maintain Morningstar data, ensuring high levels of data accuracy, completeness and coverage.
• Demonstrate a high sense of ownership of the issues in the data ticket queue to be responsive and provide timely updates, follow-up, expedition, and resolution.
• Understand roles, responsibilities, and expertise of internal partners to expedite issue resolution.
• Translate requests from internal clients into detailed written specifications and user stories.
• Improve and document client use cases to ensure any new functionality meets and exceeds client expectations.

Requirements

• Fluency in English and French is mandatory.
• Fluency in another European language would be an advantage (German, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese).
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborates well in a team environment, have the ability to communicate and work with team members from diverse backgrounds, in a conscientious and inclusive way.
• Sensitive to clients’ needs.
• Solid understanding of the financial industry and passionate about investment data.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, capable of handling high volumes of data and meeting strict deadlines.
• You will be collaborating with cross functional teams and leading from the front when it comes to Operational data, Performance data, etc, so experience within data methodology/quality and processes is a big bonus.
• Previous experience in project management is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Base Salary & Compensation Range

EUR 29.000,00-39.000,00

Bonus Target: 5% Annual. We expect the compensation and target bonus for this role to fall within the stated range. The specific compensation offered will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.

Hybrid Work Environment

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

Company Overview & Culture

Morningstar is a global independent investment research and financial data company. Here, you'll help uncover what’s hidden, simplify what’s complex, and create insights that empower investor success.

Inclusion Statement

Morningstar is strongly committed to creating and preserving equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We make all employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and other personnel matters—without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, gender identity and expression, parental status, or other legally protected characteristics or conduct.