Join Forage AI as a Data Specialist working with financial datasets. If you’re detail-oriented, comfortable with tech, and genuinely enjoy working with data, this could be a great fit. You’ll be part of a collaborative team alongside engineers building cutting-edge solutions in data science and automation.
Responsibilities
Our finance data specialists play an integral role in ensuring that our clients consistently receive high-quality datasets in a timely manner. You will collaborate with our dev team to ensure the end-to-end completion of the ‘Extraction-QA-Feedback-Delivery’ process. You will meet our end goal of ensuring that our clients receive carefully curated datasets that are customized and structured as per their requirements. Here’s what you’ll do:
- Extract, QC, audit, and deliver completed and approved datasets meeting predetermined deadlines with a goal of complete accuracy.
- Research and troubleshoot issues associated with data and/or tools provided.
- Catch and report bugs by highlighting trends and exceptions that require fixes.
- Suggest process improvement ideas that will bring efficiency and structure to workflows.
- Implement automation solutions to make our QA processes more robust and efficient.
- Work closely with our team of developers to manage ETAs and deliverables
- Assist our AI and RPA models by manually parsing data for delivery or process automation.
- Conduct domain-specific preliminary research for building subject matter expertise
- Own end-to-end operations process for your daily project deliverables.
- Respond to client inquiries related to ongoing projects.
Requirements
- Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in any field. (Degrees in finance or commerce would be preferred)
- Must have worked on Excel / Google Sheets for at least 1 year.
- Good knowledge of the financial data industry and the capital market
- Some hands-on experience in financial data handling and research
- Familiarity with XPath, SQL, or any query/coding language would be a plus.
- Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to perform under pressure.
- A quick learner with a strong analytical mindset who is tech-savvy and enjoys working with data.
- An open-minded, motivated self-starter with a positive approach to problem-solving.
- An active listener who can effectively translate instructions into action.
Other Infrastructure Requirements
Since this is a completely work-from-home position, you will also require the following –
- High-speed internet connectivity for video calls and efficient work.
- Capable business-grade computer (e.g., modern processor, 8 GB+ of RAM)
- Dedicated workspace (at home) for uninterrupted and efficient work.
- Headphones with clear audio quality.
- Stable power connection and backups in case of internet/power failure.
Additional Information
- While we do have separate teams for AI & ML, this job does not guarantee an organic segue into these roles.
- This is not an opportunity to develop a career solely in data visualization.