MSCI Services is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Real Assets Data Operations and Research Specialist to join our Real Estate Data Team. This role will focus on ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of real estate data within our systems, supporting decision-making, compliance, and reporting functions. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in real estate data management, quality control, and analytics, coupled with a keen eye for detail and a passion for data integrity.
You will be working as part of a growing team of real estate performance analysts who provide real estate direct property indexes, benchmarks, performance analysis reports, and custom/bespoke analysis to global real estate asset managers and asset owners.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Quality Assurance
- Implement and oversee data quality controls for real estate data, including validation, cleansing, and verification processes.
- Perform regular audits of data to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal and external standards.
- Develop and maintain data quality metrics and KPIs to track and improve data quality over time.
Data Management & Improvement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and requirements.
- Identify and address data quality issues and root causes by designing and implementing solutions that improve data reliability.
- Coordinate with data providers and vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of real estate data.
Reporting & Analytics
- Generate periodic reports on data quality performance, trends, and improvement areas for senior management.
- Support data-driven decisions by providing accurate data and insights to stakeholders across the organization.
- Assist in the development of dashboards and visualization tools for real-time monitoring of data quality metrics.
Process Optimization & Automation
- Identify opportunities to streamline and automate data quality processes, reducing manual intervention and enhancing efficiency.
- Participate in system upgrades, data migrations, and other initiatives, ensuring data integrity and smooth transitions.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure adherence to data governance policies and industry regulations for real estate data.
- Assist in the development and implementation of data governance frameworks, standards, and best practices.
- Train team members and other stakeholders on data quality policies and protocols.
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in data quality tools and software (e.g., SQL, Python, R).
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
- Collaborative team player with a proactive approach to improving data quality processes.
