Data Acquisition Analyst

About Rimes

Rimes provides enterprise data management solutions to the global investment community. Driven by our passion for solving the most complex data problems, we provide our clients with investment intelligence that powers more than US$75 trillion in assets under management annually. The world’s leading institutional investors, asset managers and service providers rely on Rimes to help them make better investment decisions using accurate information and industry-leading technology.

The Opportunity

The Foundational Data team acts as the gatekeeper for all third-party communications with Rimes’s 800 information providers on behalf of our 400 end clients. The team manages key relationships with a huge and varied international group of information providers.

The Data Acquisition Analyst’s role is vital to the Rimes infrastructure. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Foundational Data Acquisition, the Data Acquisition Analyst is responsible for working closely with external data partners to support new data acquisition, while keeping Rimes users informed of progress on any escalated issues.

The ideal candidate is technically oriented, detail-focused, and persistent in seeing issues through to resolution. They should be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, validate work proactively, and apply creative thinking to develop simple, effective solutions. Strong written and verbal communication skills are also essential, particularly when engaging with external data partners. In addition, the candidate should demonstrate a solid understanding of index data and experience in data analysis using basic to intermediate Excel functionalities.

Experience working with Python, SQL, and/or AI tools are advantageous to the role.

The role is open to fresh graduates or with 0-2 years work experience.

Key Responsibilities

Connect with external data partners to support new data acquisition projects

Support the maintenance and growth of the Rimes index catalogue, adding new records, and maintaining database integrity

Proactively maintain and keep up-to-date documentation of processes and procedures and communicate changes to the wider team

Identify areas of improvement in existing processes and collaborate with team members to achieve greater efficiency and scalability

Support the suite of Rimes Foundational Data covering Benchmark & Indices, ETF, ESG, and Alternative data

Identify, analyse and resolve metadata gaps, creating new data content and mapping records across databases

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, or related study

Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

Experience working with, querying, and manipulating large datasets

Strong analytical thinking skills to interpret data, identify patterns, and support informed decision-making

Intermediate MS Excel Skills (Match, Index, Lookup formulas, Pivot Tables)

Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Ability to work within a team as well as independently

Desire to learn modern technology and grow in an ever-changing environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge and understanding of equity and fixed income indices

Familiarity with Benchmarks & Indices, Exchanges, ETF, ESG, and Alternative data

Understanding of globally recognized identifiers used in the financial markets for recognition and identification of tradable securities, such as SEDOL, ISIN, CUSIP, OpenFIGI and Exchange Tickers

Multilingual proficiency is advantageous, but not required

Familiarity with project management to ols and AI prompting

Basic knowledge of Python and SQL

Work Environment & Schedule

We offer a hybrid work setup with in-office attendance twice or thrice a week, Following the 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Manila local time) work schedule.

You’ll Enjoy These Benefits Starting on Your First Day

HMO coverage for yourself and dependents

Medical and wellness reimbursement

Monthly transportation and rice nontaxable allowance

Weekly Grab credit for office snacks, in addition to pantry snacks and drinks

Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. We appreciate your understanding. Thank you for considering a career with us.

Rimes is committed to promote the values of diversity and inclusion throughout the business. Whether it’s through recruitment, retention, career progression or training and development, we are committed to improving opportunities for people regardless of their background or circumstances.

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