The Role
Manage daily data retrieval, validation, reconciliation, preparation, storage, auditing, and quality controls. Resolve data issues, respond to stakeholder queries, coordinate with vendors, safeguard sensitive information, and gather requirements for system enhancements. The role requires financial instruments knowledge, strong SQL skills, attention to detail, and the ability to support data processes in an investment environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Location: Cape Town | Work Type: In Office | Job ID: J107293
About our client:
With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of investing with care and seeks out top achievers who are looking to redefine and shape the future of the investment industry. Our client holds a firm belief that their work goes beyond financial gains and numbers, recognising the impact of their actions on the lives and futures of those they serve. With a specialised focus on emerging markets and a passion for Africa and China, our client offers independent advice, analysis, and reporting services to a diverse range of asset owners, investment managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, service providers, and brokers.
What you will be doing:
- Manage daily data retrieval, validation, reconciliation, and preparation.
- Oversee data storage, auditing, control, and formulate techniques for quality data collection.
- Respond to data-related queries and provide feedback to key stakeholders, including analysts and the R&D team.
- Maintain communication with data vendors and external providers.
- Analyse and gather requirements for system enhancements.
What our client is looking for:
- A relevant tertiary qualification would be ideal (Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Finance, etc.).
- Data Science / SQL related qualifications would be advantageous.
- 1 - 3 years of relevant experience.
- Strong MS SQL skills, a good understanding of Microsoft Office products, and advantageous dashboarding experience.
- Practical experience and working knowledge of financial instruments.
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile environment experience are considered advantageous.
- Must be able to run and check data processes while safeguarding the integrity of sensitive data.
- Responsible for identifying and resolving data issues and tracking progress using issue-tracking software.
- Maintains communication with external service providers and communicates clearly and politely in writing and verbally.
- A proactive, detail-oriented, self-motivated team player who is a quick learner and willing to challenge the status quo.
Working Hours:
- Staff work one of two alternating shifts.
- Ordinary hours comprise 7.5 hours of work plus a 1-hour lunch break.
- Overtime is required from time to time to address system or data delivery issues.
For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website - https://www.parvana.co.uk/careers
Requirements
Data Management, Data Analyst, SQL, Investment, Finance, Data Retrieval
Skills Required
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Finance, or a related field
- Data Science or SQL-related qualifications
- 1–3 years of relevant experience
- Strong MS SQL skills
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office products
- Dashboarding experience
- Practical experience and working knowledge of financial instruments
- Experience in Software Development Life Cycle and Agile environments
- Ability to run and check data processes while safeguarding sensitive data integrity
- Experience identifying and resolving data issues and tracking progress using issue-tracking software
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication with external service providers
- Proactive, detail-oriented, self-motivated, adaptable team player
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The Company
What We Do
Parvana is an IT recruitment agency specializing in connecting top tech talent with leading companies in South Africa and the UK, focusing on software development, finance, and telecommunications.
