Financial Data Analyst

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Financial Data Analyst in Newark, DE. The role requires experience in fixed income and financial markets, strong MS Excel skills, and the ability to work independently under pressure. Responsibilities include validating data, resolving client queries, and collaborating with internal teams. A bachelor's degree in finance or related fields is required. This position is a contractor role posted recently.
Qualifications:
• Experience in Fixed Income, Fund Valuation, Pricing or other related roles
• Demonstrate an understanding and interest in bonds/financial markets and products
• Knowledge of industry activities - particularly corporate actions, index benchmarking, stock markets and fixed income products
• Intermediate to Advanced MS Excel skills, including pivot tables and v-look ups
• Experience/knowledge of Artificial intelligence/Machine learning tool a plus
• Analytical/problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and proactive with the proven ability to work accurately and under pressure to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate within a team environment and interact across departments
• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Market Data vendor knowledge, i.e. Bloomberg, Reuters a plus
• Demonstrate customer focus and follow-up skills
• Bachelor degree with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or related field.

Key Responsibilities and Skills:
• Daily validation in firms strategic reference data application to ensure quality of data.
• Work with data vendor’s and technology team to resolve data issues and improve quality of data
• Complete all daily and monthly tasks within the deadline.
• Resolve client queries promptly and professionally.
• Participate in meetings with internal stakeholder and help drive products and solutions suitable for client needs.
• Escalate all issues promptly and effectively to the supervisor.