Senior Investment Data Analyst (Hybrid)

RiseMe; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

MFS, a leading asset management firm, seeks a Data Management Analyst in Boston to own stewardship of critical data domains and ensure data quality for investment and enterprise reporting. You will work with stakeholders across data, technology and operations to turn data into trusted insight.

The role emphasizes backlog management, data lineage tracking, standardization, and developing dashboards. You will influence data strategy and enable transparent measurement while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with a major in finance, computer science, engineering, data science or related field.
• 6-8+ years of investment management industry experience, with preferably 7 or more years of related experience in investment data, analytics, and/or investment operations.
• Strong project management and process management skills to guide point-in-time and ongoing targeted data quality improvement projects.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to independently develop creative and scalable solutions to meet dynamic business needs.
• Deep understanding of how data is used within investment and related processes and its impact on desired process outcomes.
• Broad knowledge of equity and fixed income security types, including derivatives, as well as associated data methodologies and industry standards.
• Strong professional judgement and communication skills across multiple levels of the organization. Demonstrated ability to form effective working relationships, be resourceful and resolve conflicts.
• Experience with basic data analysis techniques such as descriptive analysis, diagnostic analysis, regression analysis, etc.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities collaboratively as well as independently, and effectively in a fast paced and demanding environment.
• CFA or demonstrated progress and/or an interest in pursuing

Responsibilities

• Identify, problem solve and track investment data quality and accuracy concerns to resolution, including detecting, analyzing, and remediating root causes to complex issues.
• Autonomously manage and prioritize the backlog of data quality issues and requests, incorporating stakeholder input and risk mitigation principles, for both short-term and long-term end-to-end quality remediation.
• Subject matter expert on end-to-end data flows and data dependencies to track data lineage, resolve data ambiguities, and conduct data quality impact analysis.
• Identify and manage the resolution path for data issues and elevate decisions and thematic challenges where appropriate to leadership. Develop broad solutions by working cross functionally with operations, technology, distribution, legal and compliance.
• Provide subject matter expertise for data-related strategic initiatives to optimize data outcomes and capabilities. Includes requirements, testing, and business support for the development of data packages.
• Execute data standardization activities where possible to achieve short-term resolution of issues.
• Ensure data policies and standards are adhered to within stakeholder systems and reports.
• Inform funding decisions with respect to data and technology needs in support of data management related requirements.
• Develop and improve the Data Management team processes, manage data quality dashboards, and provide input in their design and development.
• Collaborate with members of Data, Technology, and Operations to ensure consistent stewardship of data and to maintain data quality in accordance with data quality standards.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required.

Skills

Data quality

Data lineage

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Python

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, computer science, engineering, data science or related field

Tools

Snowflake

Bloomberg PORT

Charles River Investment Manager Solution

Eagle Investment Systems

Factset

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

MFS, a leading asset management firm, seeks a Data Management Analyst in Boston to own stewardship of critical data domains and ensure data quality for investment and enterprise reporting. You will work with stakeholders across data, technology and operations to turn data into trusted insight.

The role emphasizes backlog management, data lineage tracking, standardization, and developing dashboards. You will influence data strategy and enable transparent measurement while supporting