Data Integration Analyst - Parametric

ABOUT MORGAN STANLEY
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in more than 41 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals. For further information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.

ABOUT PARAMETRIC
Parametric is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, the asset management division of Morgan Stanley. We partner with advisors, institutions, and consultants to build portfolios focused on what is important to them and their clients. A leader in custom solutions for more than 30 years, we help investors access efficient market exposures, solve implementation challenges, and design multi-asset portfolios that respond to their evolving needs. We also offer systematic alpha and alternative strategies to complement clients' core holdings.

This role is part of Parametric's hybrid working model, which includes working in the office 3 days a week and choosing to work remotely or in the office the remaining days of the week.

ABOUT THE TEAM
The Business Data Solutions team sits within Operations and is responsible for ensuring that data being sourced for critical business functions is available and fit for purpose. This team coordinates the on-boarding of external index data and leads the process to ensure this data is available on time and with good quality. The team also includes data analysts who support critical projects and ensure data is understood and documented prior to being integrated into key business processes. This team is expected to work with internal and third party vendors that are deemed strategic and critical to the business' functioning, such as Markit EDM, IMS, RIMES, APX, BMM, and other key systems.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Data Integration Analyst is a key player in ensuring that the data Parametric relies on for critical business functions is available and of good quality. This individual will conduct data analysis, review and resolve data exceptions, field data requests and questions, and help to maintain data catalogs. This role interacts with multiple areas of the firm (data management, portfolio management, data governance etc.) in addition to external vendors.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help to ensure that benchmark data processes are properly documented and up to date as well as making sure data catalogs are up to date
• Work with data providers to monitor and resolve quality issue with data files received.
• Create/update documentation for internal data processes
• Creation of Alteryx workflows to assist in low-code automation solutions
• Work with internal technology teams to coordinate requirements and release testing for internal tools and UIs.
• Conduct data analysis on existing legacy data solutions to assist in moving them to more strategic solutions
• Field incoming data requests and queries

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance, Computer Science, or related field strongly preferred
• Familiarity working with investments, market data, or corporate actions is a plus
• Proficient in analyzing data using MS Excel
• Knowledge of SQL is preferred 
• Familiarity with python is a plus
• Proficient with Alteryx or similar data workflow tools (i.e., Dataiku)
• Demonstrate strength in critical thinking to help recommend solutions, requires an analytical and thoughtful approach to work and making decisions
• Strong team player and ultimately focused on delivering results with high standards
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment

Parametric believes each member of our organization makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties and qualifications. It is our expectation that every member of our team will offer his/her/their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our client services.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best a