Data Operations Associate

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Data Operations Associate to join our team in Belfast. In this position, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our platform is equipped with accurate and timely financial data. Your contributions will be essential in enabling our clients to make informed decisions in the fast-paced global debt markets. This role will involve leveraging our proprietary technology to process and deliver crucial financial information efficiently.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Employ internal software tools to extract financial data from various documents related to companies monitored by 9fin.
• Oversee financial reporting for a vast number of companies, swiftly pinpointing essential metrics from earnings announcements.
• Use advanced technology to validate financial tables, ensuring the highest level of data accuracy.
• Integrate newly acquired financial figures with existing datasets to maintain an up-to-date overview of a company's financial status.
• Create and manage capital structure tables that facilitate comprehensive financial analysis.
• Standardize financial terminology to guarantee consistent and comparable data across our platform.
• Engage in new initiatives related to restructuring, private credit, and other data-focused projects.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance data processing workflows and improve overall efficiency.
• Provide insights and recommendations for process enhancements based on data trends and observations.
• Assist in the training of new team members on data operations procedures and tools.
• Participate in regular team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and strategies for continuous improvement.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to ensure our data operations remain competitive and effective.

Requirements

• Strong ability to work collaboratively within a team setting.
• A genuine desire to learn and acquire new skills in data operations.
• Previous experience with financial data is advantageous, though a strong aptitude for learning can also be considered, particularly for candidates with backgrounds in accounting, auditing, or finance.
• Excellent analytical abilities and meticulous attention to detail to identify patterns and discrepancies in data.
• Ability to quickly interpret information and tackle complex problems, especially under tight deadlines.
• Initiative in proposing process improvements and questioning established practices.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey information clearly and effectively.

Nice to have

• Experience or familiarity with financial statements or credit analysis would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of data management principles and practices.
• Previous exposure to financial modeling or forecasting techniques.

Skills & tools

• Proficient in using proprietary data extraction software tailored for financial data processing.
• Familiarity with spreadsheet software and data visualization tools is a plus.

Practical notes

• We offer a competitive salary along with equity options, and a pension plan that includes a 4% employee contribution, with 9fin matching up to 7%.
• Our benefits package includes private medical insurance, paid sick leave with income protection, group life assurance, and options for season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Employees enjoy 25 days of annual leave, local public holidays (which can be exchanged), a hybrid work model, and the opportunity to work remotely from abroad for up to three months each year.
• After five years of service, employees are eligible for a one-month paid sabbatical.
• We provide a professional development budget and an £800 budget for AI experimentation to encourage continuous learning and innovation.
• Enhanced parental leave and flexible working arrangements are also available to support work-life balance.

Join us at 9fin and be part of a dynamic team that is committed to delivering high-quality financial data solutions. Your role as a Data Operations Associate will not only contribute to our success but also provide you with opportunities for personal and professional growth in the financial technology sector.

About the company

The leading AI-powered debt market intelligence platform. Real-time news, data, and analytics across LevFin, private credit, and distressed debt.