Junior Data Steward - Data Operations (Dublin)
Dublin, Ireland
Position Title: Jr. Data Steward – Data Operations
Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Summary/Overview:
Data Operations is part of the Data Management and focuses on creating and managing KBRA’s Ratings Data. This role involves working collaboratively with members of the analytical teams, IT, and others to ensure procedures are followed to support the business needs and compliance with the Company’s overall business and regulatory requirements. The candidate will ensure the smooth daily operation of Ratings Data Entry, custom reporting, escalation of issues to the proper teams, and collaboration with internal analytical teams regarding the rating management process.
The Junior Data Steward is expected to become a subject matter expert on the database, data model, and systems used and managed by the Data Operations team. The candidate must possess good communication and organizational skills, maintain high data quality standards, and be adept with SQL querying and creating reports.
About the Job:
* Support the Analytical Business Units by capturing and processing data into a centralized database.
* Follow established standard operating procedures for data processing and seek to improve and automate manual steps.
* Synthesize information from various sources, including internal documents from analysts’ work products under the supervision of Senior Data Steward or the Team Leader.
* Analyze data records and support database quality by evaluating data sources and implementing accurate updates following established processes.
* Assist in new deal and entity creation processes.
* Handle ad hoc data updates and projects as required under the supervision of Senior Data Steward or the Team Leader.
* Participate in multiple data management projects including data analysis, profiling, and data quality.
* Draft documentation for the rules around data collection, storage, and use.
* After adequate training and experience (3 to 6 months), independently support EU/UK offices during US Holidays.
You will be successful in this role if you have:
* Minimum of 1+ years of data entry or data management experience.
* Bachelor’s degree is required.
* Able to work independently and collaboratively in a highly demanding environment.
* Some experience in financial markets, specifically fixed income, entity management, and workflow process management is helpful.
* Strong attention to detail and self-motivated to produce accurate, timely, and complete work products.
* Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate persuasively and concisely with members of various seniority.
* At least basic knowledge of SQL.
* Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Excel, MS Word).
* Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver action-oriented results.
* Desire to learn and grow throughout your day-to-day work.
Preferred Experience:
* At least 1 year of experience working in a global financial services organization, including internships.
* A business-related degree (Science or Engineering skills are also considered highly transferable for this role).
* Experience working within a support team handling data systems and solving problems under pressure.
About Us
KBRA(Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC) is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority.
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KBRA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
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