Senior Data Research Analyst

Role : Senior Data Research Analyst

Shift : General/UK

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on development of backend Python systems will be an integral part of the responsibilities
• Research, design, execute, test and document fixed income calculation / data engines
• Liaise between business, implementation, and fixed income teams
• Develop new solutions to improve Morningstar product offerings
• Developing insights on large scale data requiring data cleaning and statistical analysis
• Communicating results to rating analysts, senior management and other key stakeholders

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years experience in advanced backend Python development
• Highly proficient with PyCharm (or other full suite IDE)
• In-depth knowledge of Object Oriented / Functional Programming principles
• Demonstrated dedication to detailed code documentation and testing (Pytest, unittest)
• Highly proficient with SQL (MySQL, Postgres, MariaDB, MS Access etc)
• Highly proficient with database design, creation, population and trouble-shooting
• Experience with Git
• At least basic financial engineering skills and experience
• At least basic knowledge of fixed income markets and securities
• Ability to ‘follow the data’ from ingestion to client facing products
• Able to work under tight deadlines and handle pressure during peak seasons.
• Exhibit flexibility as per business requirement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Committed team player

Education

• At least a BSc in Math, Physics, Engineering, Stats, Computer Sci, or Quant Finance
• In-depth knowledge of Fixed Income and Capital Markets
• CFA or progress towards completion
• Independent personal Git projects (with link). Any subjects of interest.

Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer.

Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, at least three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.