Associate, Credit Data Analyst, SQL
Role Summary
Markit Group Limited (“Markit”), the leading provider of independent data, portfolio valuations and OTC derivatives trade processing to the global financial markets, seeks an analyst to work with its Credit Data team.
Credit data is one of Markit’s core data products and the team is responsible for the analytics and operations related to a wide array of fixed income and credit product areas which include: bonds, CDS, credit indices, tranches, loans and loan CDS.
Duties and Accountabilities
Combining high-level analytical skills with knowledge of fixed income and credit markets, a successful candidate will:
- Identify opportunities to maintain and improve the operational efficiencies of the data collection, processing and reporting framework
- Conduct analytics on large and diverse derivative pricing datasets
- Aid in the generation of research reports
- Support the development of new data products
Business Competencies
- A minimum of an undergraduate degree or equivalent in computer science or information systems
- Proficiency in SQL and database structures are a must
- Excel and VBA experience is also desirable
- Knowledge of finance, economics or mathematics is a plus
- Knowledge of syndicated loans and credit derivatives is a plus
Personal Competencies
- Able to confidently express their positions, and demonstrate ability to influence a diverse group of colleagues
- Highly motivated, disciplined, confident and a team player. The ability to adjust to shifting priorities is a must
- Detail-oriented, thorough, and display initiative to solve problems
The Package
The salary will be competitive and the individual will participate in the company’s discretionary bonus scheme. The benefits are of a market standard ensuring that total compensation will be competitive.
The Contact
Interested applicants should send their CV and a covering letter to careers.na@markit.com citing "Credit Data - SQL Analyst" in the subject line.