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Glencore

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Data
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have strong Python and SQL skills, knowledge of anomaly detection, time management, communication skills, financial instrument pricing, and experience with data analysis and management systems.
  • You will manage market data quality, ensure timely deliverables, support validation processes, maintain reference data, and identify efficiencies while ensuring compliance with standards.

Requirements

  • Excellent knowledge of python and SQL.
  • Knowledge on anomaly/outlier detection and quality controls algorithms
  • Time management skills and ability to adhere to project productivity metrics and timelines
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Well-honed listening skills, allowing you to draw understanding of internal client needs
  • Self-organised, creating and maintaining precise and clear documentation, maintaining and developing further the Reference data and business glossary to keep them consistent
  • Knowledge of how financial and physical instruments are priced. Knowledge of commodities is a plus
  • Knowledge of Market Data providers – such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv, CME, …
  • Experience in analysing, modelling, and interpreting large datasets and to present the data in a meaningful manner
  • Experience working in the financial industry or other regulated environment preferred
  • Extensive experience with issue tracking software (JIRA, Azure DevOps, TFS)
  • Experience of Enterprise Data Management systems and their application in organisations.

Responsibilities

  • As market data analyst, you will enable the company to consume reliable Market Data services. You will be responsible to ensure quality standards for key market data processes such as curve governance, validation, and reference and master data consolidation. A Market Data Analyst manages timelines for new data requirements and acts as the single point of contact to ensure that all market data deliverables are met, securing adequacy of the business-as-usual data consumption for the end consumers.
  • Develop and maintain Data Quality Controls. Ensuring reliability of key controls implemented to guarantee data integrity for consumers.
  • Collaborates with Risk to streamline Validation processes.
  • Provide Operational support to business on market data requirements.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of referencial data. Contributing to the creation and management of terminology, valid data and values.
  • Accountable end to end for Data Management deliverables as per established timelines; reviewing the output to ensure the highest delivery quality, while adjusting the workload.
  • Supports the onboarding of new data sources and processors and applies corrective interventions where necessary.
  • Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and monitoring. Collaborating with Data Ops teams to identify through analysis of the incident’s tracker, items that consume most of the capacity and evaluate its feasibility to provide productivity by automation.
  • Steward the market data policies, e.g. curve’s governance workflow.
  • Identify, improve and develop quality monitoring of data services/products and its operationalisation with Data Ops teams. Feedback constructively on relevant issues and initiate process review as appropriate.
  • Ensures service and quality meet agreed upon business and regulatory specifications.

FAQs

What are the key responsibilities of a Market Data Analyst in this role?

The key responsibilities include managing data quality controls, collaborating with Risk for validation processes, providing operational support for market data requirements, contributing to referential data development, and ensuring data management deliverables meet established timelines.

What skills are required for this position?

Required skills include proficiency in Python and SQL, knowledge of anomaly detection and quality control algorithms, effective time management, strong communication skills, and experience with issue tracking software such as JIRA or Azure DevOps.

Is prior experience in the financial industry necessary for this role?

Yes, experience working in the financial industry or a regulated environment is preferred.

What types of data sources will the Market Data Analyst be involved with?

The analyst will work with a variety of market data providers such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv, and CME, as well as internal data requirements related to curve governance and reference data.

How does this role interact with Data Ops teams?

The Market Data Analyst collaborates with Data Ops teams to identify opportunities for process efficiencies, monitor quality, and provide feedback on relevant issues to improve data services and operational processes.

What kind of documentation is expected to be maintained by a Market Data Analyst?

The analyst is expected to create and maintain precise documentation, including the Reference data and business glossary, to ensure consistency and clarity.

Will the analyst be responsible for onboarding new data sources?

Yes, the analyst will support the onboarding of new data sources and processors and apply corrective interventions where necessary.

What tools or technologies should the Market Data Analyst be familiar with?

Familiarity with enterprise data management systems, issue tracking software like JIRA or Azure DevOps, and proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python and SQL are essential.

What is the nature of the work environment for this position?

The work environment is likely to be dynamic and collaborative, requiring teamwork with various departments, including Risk, Data Ops, and the business sector.

How important is communication in this role?

Communication is very important in this role, as the Market Data Analyst needs to effectively communicate with internal clients, provide clear documentation, and collaborate across teams to address data requirements and issues.

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Glencore

Energy
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1974
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are a global and diversified natural resource company. From powering the electric vehicle revolution, to the smartphone in your pocket, the commodities we source enable modern life.