Data Analyst

TPA technologies; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment firm offers a contract opportunity for a Data/Business Analyst in Boston. The role demands strong experience in investment data and security master platforms, with direct collaboration with portfolio managers and technology teams. Ideal for individuals who excel in financial data and technology-driven analysis, this position ensures engagement in critical data initiatives, with a focus on quality and performance.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Long-term opportunity with growth potential

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in investment data analysis.
• Deep understanding of financial instruments.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and manage complex investment data across various asset classes.
• Capture and translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Support data integration and platform migration projects.

Skills

Investment data analysis

SQL

Python

R

Excel VBA

Bloomberg Terminal

Education

Bachelor's in Finance

Bachelor's in Economics

Bachelor's in Engineering

CFA designation or progress preferred

Tools

Markit EDM

GoldenSource

FactSet

Bloomberg Data License

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Job Title: Data / Business Analyst – Investment Data / Security Master

Duration: 6–12 Months (Strong potential for extension or full-time conversion)

Start Date: ASAP

Interview Process: 2–3 rounds via Microsoft Teams and onsite

Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

About the Role:

A leading global investment firm is seeking a Data / Business Analyst with strong experience in investment data and security master platforms. This is a high-impact contract role supporting critical data initiatives across multiple asset classes, including index data integration, FactSet onboarding, and potentially replacing an existing Markit EDM platform with a custom-built internal solution.

This position offers direct collaboration with portfolio managers, traders, and technology teams—ideal for someone who understands both financial data and technology-driven business analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and manage complex investment and reference data across equities, fixed income, and derivatives
• Capture business requirements and translate them into detailed technical specifications
• Support data integration and platform migration projects (e.g. Markit EDM, GoldenSource, Bloomberg, FactSet)
• Perform hands-on data modeling and analysis using SQL, Python/R, Excel VBA, and Bloomberg
• Partner with development teams to ensure data quality, consistency, and performance
• Provide subject matter expertise on capital markets data and support downstream data consumers

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5–10 years of experience in investment data analysis, preferably within asset management or capital markets
• Deep understanding of financial instruments, including:
• Equities: identifiers, fundamentals, valuation models
• Strong technical skills in: SQL, Python or R, Excel VBA, Bloomberg Terminal
• Familiarity with data management platforms such as Markit EDM, GoldenSource, FactSet, or Bloomberg Data License
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to work with trading and portfolio management teams
• Bachelor's in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline (CFA designation or progress preferred)

Why Apply?

• Join a highly skilled and collaborative team
• Play a key role in strategic data platform initiatives
• Hybrid work model in a respected investment environment
• Long-term opportunity with growth potential

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst, Management, and Business Development

• Industries

  Investment Management and Investment Banking

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