Financial Data Analyst / Research Associate

DigiRecruitx; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

DigiRecruitx is seeking a Financial Data Analyst to collect, validate, standardize, and analyze financial estimates and market data. You will collaborate with research, product, and technology teams to deliver accurate consensus data.

Ideal candidates have 1–5 years of experience in financial data, modelling, or analysis, with strong Excel, VBA, and SQL skills. CFA preferred. Mumbai-based role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• CFA Level II/III or Charter holder preferred.
• 1–5 years of experience in financial data, modelling, or analysis.

Responsibilities

• Consensus Data Management: Maintain and update consensus estimates across financial statements and KPIs.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze GAAP/IFRS statements and track quarterly earnings.
• Data Quality & Validation: Perform data checks and identify anomalies; document methodologies.
• Modelling & Process Improvement: Support financial modelling and KPI standardization; identify automation opportunities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Finance, Accounting, Economics

CFA Level II/III or Charter holder preferred

Tools

Excel

VBA

Python

SQL

Job description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Data Analyst to collect, validate, standardize, and analyze financial estimates and market data. The role involves working closely with research, product, and technology teams to deliver accurate, high-quality consensus data.

Key Responsibilities

Consensus Data Management

• Maintain and update consensus estimates across financial statements and KPIs.
• Standardize broker estimates and track earnings releases, revisions, and guidance.
• Ensure timely updates during reporting cycles and maintain historical databases.
• Monitor estimate dispersion and analyst coverage.

Financial Analysis

• Analyze financial statements (GAAP/IFRS) and track quarterly earnings.
• Reconcile reported results vs. consensus expectations.
• Support earnings calendars, dashboards, and event-based updates (M&A, restructuring, etc.).

Data Quality & Validation

• Perform data checks to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Identify anomalies and collaborate with QA/tech teams to improve validation processes.
• Maintain documentation of methodologies and workflows.

Modelling & Process Improvement

• Support financial modelling and KPI standardization.
• Contribute to sector-specific models and scalable frameworks.
• Identify automation opportunities and improve workflows (Excel/VBA/Python preferred).

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel (lookups, pivots, modelling).
• Strong understanding of financial statements and datasets.
• Familiarity with financial databases; basic SQL is a plus.

Key Competencies

• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Process-driven with ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Good collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• CFA (Level II/III or Charter holder) preferred.
• 1–5 years of experience in financial data, modelling, or analysis.

CTC: up to 20 LPA