Associate / Senior Associate

Acuity Knowledge Partners

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and consulting firms. Its global network of over 6,000 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, supports more than 500 financial institutions and consulting companies to operate more efficiently and unlock their human capital, driving revenue higher and transforming operations. Acuity is headquartered in London and operates from 10 locations worldwide.

The company fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, nurturing talent, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation.

Acuity was established as a separate business from Moody’s Corporation in 2019, following its acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone). In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone, which remains invested as a minority shareholder.

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Basic Information

Department

Sell-Side Research & Operation

Location

Bangalore

Experience

1-5 years

Key Responsibilities

Role Overview

The Reference Data Management Analyst is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, analysis, and quality assurance of reference data across financial products, including equities, derivatives, Money markets. The analyst collaborates with cross-functional teams and assists in implementing data quality and governance measures.

Workflow could include :

Analyze and manage reference data for various financial instruments (e.g., equities, options, futures, swaps, derivatives).

Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of reference data across internal systems and databases.

Develop and implement data quality checks, resolve discrepancies, and remediate anomalies.

Collect and prepare data quality metrics for management reporting.

Key Competencies

Required Skills & Qualifications

The analyst should have

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration,

Basic knowledge of financial market concepts and instruments (equities, derivatives, Money market).

Strong analytical and data management skills and detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.

Effective communicator and collaborator, able to work with global teams and multiple stakeholders.