Financial Data Analyst

Clearwater Analytics • Boise, ID

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About The Position

The Financial Data Analyst monitors and maintains asset data for Clearwater’s clients and serves as a content expert who advises internal and external constituents on handling critical data topics. These topics include security master and reference data, asset classes, corporate actions, cash flows, analytics, pricing, amortization, performance, derivatives, and alternative assets.

The role supports data quality and investment-data operations through data validation, vendor evaluation, securities-data maintenance, documentation, and collaboration with clients, data providers, and internal teams. The analyst also performs basic SQL tasks, develops knowledge of fixed income and equity investments, and contributes to the maintenance of reference data products and related procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a business-related field.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel.
• SQL skills.
• Familiarity with technology and tools related to Reference Data.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to learn new things and adapt to change.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and accurately to internal and external inquiries.
• Plan, design, develop, and assess data elements to ensure quality.
• Use manual and automated processes to validate data accuracy.
• Evaluate data vendors for accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
• Serve as a content expert in an assigned area of data management.
• Collaborate with clients and prospects to brainstorm and implement data solutions.
• Maintain and update securities data in real time, ensuring accuracy.
• Create a repository of process documentation for workflows not included in standard operating procedures.
• Perform basic SQL tasks and develop fundamental SQL skills.
• Validate investment data by comparing it with third-party market data sources.
• Build and maintain relationships with data providers, clients, and service delivery managers.
• Contribute to the operational maintenance of reference data products.
• Develop a foundational understanding of fixed income and equity investments.
• Review and update procedures to keep them current and effective.
• Escalate spending queries in a timely manner to address potential issues.
• Act as a reliable reference point for assigned tasks, clients, or processes.
• Ensure compliance with risk and control checks in data management.
• Analyze information flow between accounting and custody systems.
• Develop working knowledge of corporate bonds and new bond issuance procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time