Market Data Analyst

Would you like to learn about financial market data and help improve data quality as a graduate Market Data Analyst?

Summary

As a graduate Market Data Analyst at Rabobank, you will learn how financial market data supports decisions, calculations and valuations across the bank. You will join the international Market Data Distribution Services team, working at the intersection of finance, data and IT. You will deliver reliable market data, improve data processes and support the transition to a new enterprise market data management system.

At a glance:

• Deliver accurate and timely market data to internal customers.
• Work with financial markets, data governance, external data providers and IT colleagues.
• Improve the quality, traceability and efficiency of market data processes.

What will you learn and do as a graduate Market Data Analyst?

• Deliver accurate and timely market data for processes such as market risk calculations, balance sheet management and derivatives valuation.
• Manage historical market data and check its quality against data governance standards.
• Translate the needs of internal customers into clear and actionable items for the development team.
• Help create automated and efficient data flows in collaboration with developers.
• Support the migration from the current data warehouse to a new enterprise market data management system.

You will learn how financial market data is managed for onshore and offshore markets. This is a business-focused role between finance, data and IT. It is not a full-time software development role.

Skills, tools and areas of expertise

• Financial market data.
• Data quality and data governance.
• Analytical problem-solving.
• Market data providers such as Bloomberg and Reuters.
• Process improvement and data traceability.
• Collaboration between business and IT.
• Python, SQL or VBA.

Together we achieve more than alone

We believe in the power of differences. By combining people's differences, we become an even better bank. We are curious about what you will bring to our team Market Data Distribution Services.

You will join a young and international team within Valuation & Market Data. The team combines finance, data and IT expertise and manages the distribution of market data across Rabobank. Colleagues work closely together, share knowledge and provide opportunities to learn and grow in the role.

Work on yourself & the world around you

For us, your development and that of society go hand in hand. That is why we want to invest in you and work together to create a better world. We summarise this in one sentence: at Rabobank, you work on yourself and the world around you at the same time.

Your development in the Early Career Program

In the Rabobank Early Career Program, you will work on your personal development and the technical content of your role for 18 months.

Why everyone is welcome at Rabobank

At Rabobank, we are working towards a culture where everyone feels welcome. We value our differences and use them to collaborate more effectively and make better decisions. By being open to different perspectives, we create an environment where colleagues feel heard.

What do you bring?

Must-haves:

• You have completed a (master's) degree in finance, economics, business intelligence or a related field.
• You are interested in financial markets, data and IT.
• You analyse information carefully and pay attention to detail.
• You solve problems in a structured way and reflect on your own approach.
• You take ownership of your work and are eager to learn.
• You can communicate clearly in English and work effectively in an international team.

Experience from a study project, internship, traineeship, part-time job or first professional role can help you demonstrate these qualities.

Nice-to-haves:

• Knowledge of Bloomberg, Reuters or another market data provider.
• Experience with Python, SQL or VBA.
• Some experience in a finance, data or business-focused role.

Frequently asked questions

Is this role suitable if I have little work experience?

Yes. This is a junior role for recent graduates and people with limited professional experience. Relevant experience from your studies, projects, an internship, a traineeship or a first role is welcome.

What will I learn and do?

You will learn how market data is distributed, checked and used within a bank. You will also contribute to data quality, automated data flows and the migration to a new market data management platform.

What guidance will I receive?

You will work with experienced colleagues in the Market Data Distribution Services team and collaborate with developers and finance specialists. Further details about your day-to-day supervision are to be confirmed.

Which skills or tools will I develop?

You will develop skills in financial market data, data governance, problem-solving, process improvement and working between business and IT. Depending on your assignments, you may also work with Bloomberg, Reuters, Python, SQL or VBA.

Can I work hybrid?

The team currently combines working from home with working together in person. The precise hybrid-working arrangements and office expectations are to be confirmed.

You and the application process

Apply by a date to be confirmed.

• Contact: Kirby Tuls, Product Owner, for questions about the role or the team.
• Contact: Maarten Wijnberg, Corporate Recruiter, for questions about Rabobank or the recruitment process
• The selection process consists of 3 rounds. The first interview is with the vacancy owner and a team member. The second round includes a finance case focused on your thinking and problem-solving approach. The final interview is with the Area Lead.
• If you are invited for an interview, Bo, our virtual assistant, will contact you by SMS and email to schedule the interview.
• A reliability assessment is part of the procedure.
• An assessment can be part of the application process.
• You can find answers to frequently asked questions here: Rabobank application FAQs.
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