Data Research Analyst, Credit Operations Mumbai Analytics

About Us: Morningstar DBRS is a leading provider of independent rating services and opinions for corporate and sovereign entities, financial institutions, and structured finance instruments globally. Currently with 700 employees in eight offices globally. Formed through the July 2019 acquisition of DBRS by Morningstar, Inc., the ratings business is the fourth-largest provider of credit ratings in the world.

Morningstar DBRS is committed to empowering investor success, serving the market through leading-edge technology and raising the bar for the industry. Morningstar DBRS is a market leader in Canada, the U.S. and Europe in multiple asset classes.

Morningstar DBRS rates more than 4,000 issuers and 60,000 securities worldwide and is driven to bringing more clarity, diversity of opinion, and responsiveness to the ratings process. Morningstar DBRS approach and size provide the agility to respond to customers’ needs, while being large enough to provide the necessary expertise and resources. 

About the Role: Morningstar DBRS is seeking a Data Research Analyst to join the Credit Operations Mumbai Analytics. The Data Research Analyst is part of the team responsible for maintaining critical ratings and origination data. In this role, you will be asked to gather and interpret data requirements, perform research and analysis, and mappings from multiple sources. The Data Research Analyst will partner with our technology team to assist in the development and testing of new requirements when necessary.
 

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with collection and organization of security level data from various data sources
• Mapping of CUSIP and ISIN to corresponding Morningstar DBRS ratings
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of scheduled and automated reports
• Completing various data related inquiries and requests from internal and external parties
• Collaborate with Global Team to ensure accuracy, quality and reliability of the security ratings database
• Communicating with and maintaining a strong relationship with rating analysts to adhere with compliance and regulatory matters

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or Management Studies
• 1-2 years of Relevant Financial Data experience, experience at a rating agency is a plus
• Proficient in using data collection and analytical tools
• Experience working with SQL (MS SQL Server) is a plus
• Experience working with large data sets
• Exposure to database management
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly motivated, self-starter who is keen to learn, has a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time and deliver results in a timely manner
• Ability to participate/ contribute as a team player

Recommended Skillsets:

• Experience with Bloomberg and/or Thomson Reuters terminal
• Knowledge of fixed income or capital markets
• Experience with Python