Data Steward - Data Operations & Quality (Hybrid)

Krollbondratingagency; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Professional development

Employee referral bonus

Family/leave

Job summary

KBRA Holdings, LLC is seeking a Data Steward – Data Operations in New York to handle rating data, entities, transactions, securities, identifiers, and reference data across the rating lifecycle.

This mid-level role collaborates with analytics, compliance, and technology teams, follows SOPs, improves data quality, and explores AI-driven automation to boost accuracy and efficiency in KBRA's ratings process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a financial services organization or 2 years in a credit rating agency
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Information Systems, STEM, or related field
• Experience with fixed-income products, reference data, entity management, or ratings operations preferred
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to interpret information from multiple internal and external sources
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT is a plus

Responsibilities

• Process standard and complex analytical rating requests independently, following SOPs
• Research, analyze, and resolve atypical data scenarios that require judgment beyond documented procedures
• Create and maintain entities, transactions, securities, ratings, identifiers (CUSIP, ISIN, LEI, etc.), and reference data throughout the rating lifecycle
• Analyze internal analytical documentation and external reference sources to determine appropriate data updates
• Perform confirmed data corrections and ad hoc data updates while maintaining high data quality standards
• Participate in data quality initiatives, data profiling, reconciliation activities, and operational improvement projects
• Assist with automation initiatives and process improvement efforts
• Document new or updated operational procedures and maintain process documentation in Confluence
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies in collaboration with analytical teams and internal stakeholders
• Support workflow coordination and ensure timely processing of rating activities
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and automation to streamline manual processes, improve data quality, and enhance operational productivity

Skills

SQL

Python

Excel

Jira

AI tools (ChatGPT)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business/Information Systems/STEM

Tools

Confluence

Job description

KBRA Holdings, LLC is seeking a Data Steward – Data Operations in New York to handle rating data, entities, transactions, securities, identifiers, and reference data across the rating lifecycle.

This mid-level role collaborates with analytics, compliance, and technology teams, follows SOPs, improves data quality, and explores AI-driven automation to boost accuracy and efficiency in KBRA's ratings process.