Data Researcher at Innisfree M&A Incorporated in NYC Metro Area

Summary: Innisfree M&A Incorporated is a leading shareholder engagement firm that provides strategic advice and proxy solicitation services to top corporations and investors. The Data Researcher will work with various datasets to maintain quality, improve efficiency, and support teams with data-related requests, becoming a subject matter expert on internal data structures and flows. Responsibilities: - Develop a deep understanding of expected data behavior across different time periods, data transformations, and application views - Proactively identify and resolve data discrepancies and data drift issues - Validate outputs of SQL stored procedures and queries to ensure data accuracy and consistency - Verify solutions and fixes in a QA environment prior to production releases - Interface with both internal and external software developers to clarify requirements and validate new features and document findings Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Statistics, Computer Science or related field - Ability to analyze large, complex and dynamic data sets - Understanding of the stock market, financial instruments and the investment process - Understanding of stock valuation methods - Experience working with SQL Server, or other relational databases - Intermediary knowledge of the SQL language - Ability to manage multiple projects and multiple project team requests - Strong organizational and time management skills - Attention to detail - Self-direction and initiative - Strong written and oral business communications skills - Ability to work as a collaborative team member - Technical analysis - Advanced-level MS Office skills, including PowerPoint and Excel - U.S. employment authorization without current or future need for sponsorship Preferred Qualifications: - Experience using languages such as C#, VBA, or Python - Related internship, industry or academic experience - Experience working with financial data from sources such as Bloomberg and FactSet Required Skills: Data analysis, SQL Server, Financial instruments Important Skills: Technical analysis, MS Office Nice-to-Have Skills: Self-direction, C#, VBA, Python, Attention to detail, Time management, Written communication, Team collaboration, Project management Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical/dental/disability/life insurance, Generous time off, Paid parental leave, 401(k) plan with profit-sharing