Data Analysts

Data Analytics

StructureIt International Ltd, a data and analytics software company in Mauritius, seeks Data Analysts for an immediate start to assist in gathering, processing and analysing of financial data.

StructureIt International Ltd is member of the StructureIt Group which was founded 10 year ago, we provide web-based data and software for investors and asset managers in niche financial markets (like CLOs, CMBS, ABS), to help them monitor, analyse and alue their investments. 

 Our Data analytics process consists of the following:

•Gathering of data - We automatically gather data from a variety of sources
•Extracting of data - We extract data from any file format, including PDF
•Transforming of data - We then clean, restructure, aggregate and classify the data
•Quality Assurance - We perform automated and manual quality assurance steps
•Analysing of data - We analyse and get insights into the data
•Delivering of data - We deliver the data and insights via a website or feed.

  The Role

• Mapping of collateral data from CLO (Collaterised Loan Obligations) portfolio reports to a standardised set of loan instruments.
• Mapping is primarily carried out via text matches of the asset / borrower name and the terms and conditions of the asset (typically a leveraged loan).
• Mapping will be carried out using a custom built browser based mapping application.
• Mapping will need to be carried out to a tight schedule.
• Performing of Quality Assurance steps.
• Scrutinising of legal documents and identifying of relevant information from Deal documents pertaining to CLOs, CMBS etc.
• Performing of Deal set up and Extraction rules set up on system.
• Detection and rectification of legacy data when errors are found to be present
• Liaising with development team to suggest improvements / changes to the system.
• Liaising with loan instrument pricing team to suggest updates to existing data.

 The Person

Must have:

• Good eye for detail and the ability to digest and makes decisions based on a large volume of information.
• A strong ability in the effective use of a variety of applications.
• Quick learner, analytical and problem-solving mind-set
• Enthusiastic about new concepts and a strong desire to strive for improvement
• Highly organized and efficient in time management.
• A determination to process tasks according to pre-defined processes is essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Flexibility in terms of working hours.
• Ability to work under pressure & multi-task, using a team approach to solve problem when appropriate.
• Excellent teamwork skills and work effectively in cross-functional teams

 Need:

• Degree in finance/ banking/ mathematics/ statistics or any other related field.
• One to two years working experience in relevant field

Nice to have:

• Prior experience in performing of reconciliation would be good, although this is not a mathematical reconciliation.
• Understanding of Fixed income securities.
• Understanding of Loan basics. 
• Understanding of CLOs (Collaterised Loan Obligations), CDOs (Collaterised Debt Obligations), ABS (Asset-Backed Securities) and Bonds. 
• All of the above would be advantageous, but appropriate training will be given to the right candidate. 

 About StructureIt ­ http://structureit.net/

 We are as passionate as you are about data analytics and technology

Our passion, combined with our clear vision and strong business and technical talent, make us an exciting place to work.

We believe in continuous learning and development

You will always have the opportunity to broaden your learning via regular internal training and knowledge sharing sessions.

You won’t get bored

We have a wide variety of projects across big companies. Using state-of-the-art technologies, we have designed and developed for them platforms through which we gather, process, analyze and deliver large amounts of data coming from various sources.

 You will be directly involved as a user on these platforms and we’ll want your direct input into making improvement suggestions that can help in bringing more efficiency to the various processes.

You’ll get the quiet space to do your work

We generally try and keep meetings to a minimum, message frequently on Slack and like to use short effective Skype calls when we need to talk to our international partners we prefer to give you the freedom to do your work and avoid the red tape.

 We look after you

• Good working environment
• Provide training