DRW
Financial Services
DataAnalyst
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Data Analyst at DRW. Skills: Market data systems, Data analysis, Financial markets. Onboard market data. Manage market data”
Industry & Context.
Investigate complex data support issues; Propose platform solutions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in market data systems, Knowledge of financial instruments, Experience with time series data, Experience with SQL and databases, Programming skills: Python, Problem-solving skills, Communication skills
Nice to Have
Familiarity with AWS or other cloud providers, Prior experience with financial data providers, Prior experience working with traders, Familiarity with real-time software concepts, Prior experience developing data quality checks, Familiarity with compressed/optimized file formats, Prior experience working with Bloomberg Terminal, Familiarity with Linux and Bash scripting, Prior experience working with version control software, Experience with workflow management tools
What You'll Do.
Integrate market data platforms
Ensure data consistency
Analyze datasets across data quality dimensions
Perform root cause analysis of data quality issues
Monitor production data issues
Enhance market data platform
Propose integration solutions
Identify opportunities for improving data pipelines
Improve data onboarding processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with traders; Work with researchers; Work with engineers; Work with technology; Work with front office; Work with operations; Work with research; Work with risk management; Engage key stakeholders
Full Job Description
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk. Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets. We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus. As a Data Analyst on our Market Data Systems team, you will play an integral role in all operational aspects of onboarding, managing and maintaining various datasets—both real-time and historical—used by traders and quantitative researchers to analyze financial markets, determine trading opportunities, and establish trading strategies. You will work closely with a variety of stakeholders, including technology, front office, operations, research, and risk management. You should be comfortable investigating complex data support issues and proposing platform solutions in a fast-paced trading environment. What you will do in this role Be a subject matter expert in our market data platforms, consisting of real-time and financial time series components Work closely with traders, researchers and engineers to integrate market data platforms into research lifecycles Help verify, clean, and ensure data is accurate and consistent across systems used for research and analysis Analyse datasets to draw conclusions and provide insight to address stakeholde
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