Lead Data Analyst/Data Specialist/Assistant Manager

The Team: The Private Markets Data Operations Team provides exceptional insights and analytics that empower clients in the private markets landscape. The purpose of this team is to generate unique market-leading data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. By leveraging innovative data collection and analytical techniques, we enhance transparency and deliver actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making. Our culture of innovation prioritizes Lean methodologies and automation to streamline processes and improve data integrity. Through strong stakeholder relationships and a deep understanding of market dynamics, we position ourselves as trusted partners, equipping clients with the intelligence needed to navigate opportunities and risks in a competitive environment.

Responsibilities & Impact:
In this role, you will significantly contribute to the data teams objectives by supporting the collection, analysis, and maintenance of datasets. Your work will directly influence the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the data provided, driving strategic decision-making. You will collaborate with team members to execute data quality initiatives and lead ad-hoc projects aimed at enhancing our data offerings. This role provides an opportunity to further develop your analytical and leadership skills while working with motivated individuals to generate actionable insights that support operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Data Collection Efforts: Gather and verify extensive data on market participants, utilizing publicly available sources including but not limited to websites, news articles, and various public registries & filings to provide accurate insights and ensure thorough data coverage.
• Implement Data Quality Standards: Oversee and implement rigorous data cleansing processes to ensure high accuracy and consistency in datasets, utilizing best practices and methodologies.
• Conduct Advanced Reporting and Analysis: Perform in-depth reporting and trend analysis, generating comprehensive reports that provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Drive Automation and Efficiency: Spearhead automation initiatives for data collection and reporting tasks using SQL and Lean methodologies to optimize processes and enhance overall efficiency.
• Mentorship: Mentor the team on industry trends and large-scale data projects, providing guidance on business initiatives.
• Project Execution: Manage short-term and long-term projects from resource planning to execution, collaborating closely with the Data Management team to ensure alignment and effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Management: Drive constructive conversations with the leadership team and stakeholders across various locations, ensuring alignment on goals and expectations.
• Timely Execution: Ensure all critical timelines and requirements for business-as-usual workflows, KPIs, and projects are met, demonstrating problem-solving capabilities at all levels.
• Utilize Advanced Analytical Tools: Apply advanced analytical tools, including GenAI, for exploratory data analysis to extract deeper insights and facilitate informed decision-making.
• Ensure Compliance and Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of data collection processes and compliance, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and best practices.
• Achieve Performance Targets: Consistently deliver on individual and team targets with a strong emphasis on quality assurance and operational excellence.
• Contribute to Strategic Enhancements: Actively contribute to the development of new data collection methods and product enhancements to improve strategies based on market needs.
• Troubleshoot Complex Issues: Address and resolve complex data-related issues, provide support to team members, and foster a collaborative problem-solving environment.
• Lead Workflow Improvement Initiatives: Drive initiatives aimed at refining workflows and enhancing overall team performance through innovative process improvements.

What We Are Looking For:

• Understanding of Market Dynamics: In-depth understanding of the mechanics of the market domain, with the ability to quantify trends impacting the industry and provide insightful analysis that can shape commercial decisions.
• Independent Management & Multitasking: Comfortable working autonomously while effectively handling multiple priorities from various stakeholders.
• Goal-Oriented Approach: Focused on achieving objectives and delivering measurable results with a strong sense of accountability.
• Operational Expertise: Skilled in operational management with attention to detail in capturing equity and debt rounds of funding across alternate asset classes.
• Feedback and Coaching Ability: Capacity to give and receive constructive feedback, providing coaching to team members to foster their professional growth and development.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Exceptional oral and written communication skills, enabling clear articulation of complex data insights and fostering effective stakeholder engagement.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work across various shifts, including night shifts on a rotational or as-needed basis, demonstrating adaptability to meet business needs.
• Ethical Integrity: Commitment to high ethical standards, ensuring transparency and trust.
• Autonomous Work Capability: Self-sufficient in managing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Project Management Experience: Experience in managing projects from inception to completion, including the ability to prioritize tasks and manage resources effectively.
• Technical Expertise - Proficiency in SQL, Generative AI, Data Visualization and BI tools