Data Specialist (Finance)

Join Forage AI as a Data Specialist working with financial datasets. If you're detail-oriented, comfortable with tech, and genuinely enjoy working with data, this could be a great fit. You'll be part of a collaborative team alongside engineers building cutting-edge solutions in data science and automation.

Responsibilities:

Our finance data specialists play an integral role in ensuring that our clients consistently receive high-quality datasets in a timely manner. You will collaborate with our dev team to ensure the end-to-end completion of the Extraction-QA-Feedback-Delivery process. You will meet our end goal of ensuring that our clients receive carefully curated datasets that are customized and structured as per their requirements. Here's what you'll do:

● Extract, QC, audit, and deliver completed and approved datasets meeting predetermined deadlines with a goal of complete accuracy.

● Research and troubleshoot issues associated with data and/or tools provided.

● Catch and report bugs by highlighting trends and exceptions that require fixes.

● Suggest process improvement ideas that will bring efficiency and structure to workflows.

● Implement automation solutions to make our QA processes more robust and efficient.

● Work closely with our team of developers to manage ETAs and deliverables

● Assist our AI and RPA models by manually parsing data for delivery or process automation. ● Conduct domain-specific preliminary research for building subject matter expertise

● Own end-to-end operations process for your daily project deliverables.

● Respond to client inquiries related to ongoing projects.

Requirements:

● Must have at least a bachelor's degree in any field. (Degrees in finance or commerce would be preferred)

● Must have worked on Excel / Google Sheets for at least 1 year.

● Knowledge of Private Market and Mergers and Acquisitions is a must

● Good knowledge of the financial data industry and the capital market

● Some hands-on experience in financial data handling and research

● Familiarity with XPath, SQL, or any query/coding language would be a plus. ● Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to perform under pressure.

● A quick learner with a strong analytical mindset who is tech-savvy and enjoys working with data.

An open-minded, motivated self-starter with a positive approach to problem-solving.

● An active listener who can effectively translate instructions into action.

Other Infrastructure Requirements:

Since this is a completely work-from-home position, you will also require the following -

● High-speed internet connectivity for video calls and efficient work.

● Capable business-grade computer (e.g., modern processor, 8 GB+ of RAM)

● Dedicated workspace (at home) for uninterrupted and efficient work.

● Headphones with clear audio quality.

● Stable power connection and backups in case of internet/power failure.

Additional Information:

● While we do have separate teams for AI & ML, this job does not guarantee an organic segue into these roles.

● This is not an opportunity to develop a career solely in data visualization.