Title: Junior Database Analyst

Location: NY mid-town hybrid 3/2

Direct Hire

Salary: $65k - $75k

This particular role does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Overview

We are seeking a database analyst to support content relating to equity, fixed income and multi-asset strategies. The ideal candidate has a strong desire to collaborate effectively, deliver high-quality content, and contribute to process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Apply strong data management skills to aggregate investment strategy data (performance, characteristics, AUM, personnel) while ensuring quality-control standards are met.
• Complete consultant-driven questionnaires and requests regarding investment products on a monthly or quarterly basis.
• Review company’s product profiles in consultant databases for accuracy, and ensure that product narratives (e.g., investment summary, investment philosophy) are up to date and consistent with approved language.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency by identifying bottlenecks, proposing incremental enhancements, and assisting with implementation; leverage approved AI tools to automate repetitive and manual tasks. 
• Develop a working understanding of the firm's products and investment processes to facilitate accurate and relevant distribution of information.
• Collaborate with various internal teams on projects and troubleshooting, including Consultant Relations, Investment teams, Operations, Performance, Reporting, etc.

Required Skills

• Undergraduate degree in finance, business, or related major preferred
• 0–2+ years of experience, preferably at an asset management firm
• Excellent time-management, planning and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work effectively with senior sales professionals, portfolio managers and subject matter experts.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to data quality
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; familiarity with collaboration tools and workflow trackers a plus.
• Experience populating consultant databases and/or working with platforms such as eVestment Analytics a plus.
• Familiarity with AI productivity tools and comfort using them to draft, summarize, validate, and organize content. 

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Ruben Rabines