Data Steward – Data Operations (NY)

KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency that is seeking a Data Steward for their Data Operations team. This mid-level role involves processing analytical rating requests, maintaining data quality, and collaborating with various teams to support the ratings process and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process standard and complex analytical rating requests independently, following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Research, analyze, and resolve atypical data scenarios that require judgment beyond documented procedures
• Create and maintain entities, transactions, securities, ratings, identifiers (CUSIP, ISIN, LEI, etc.), and reference data throughout the rating lifecycle
• Analyze internal analytical documentation and external reference sources to determine appropriate data updates
• Perform confirmed data corrections and ad hoc data updates while maintaining high data quality standards
• Participate in data quality initiatives, data profiling, reconciliation activities, and operational improvement projects
• Assist with automation initiatives and process improvement efforts
• Document new or updated operational procedures and maintain process documentation in Confluence
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies in collaboration with analytical teams and internal stakeholders
• Support workflow coordination and ensure timely processing of rating activities
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and automation to streamline manual processes, improve data quality, and enhance operational productivity

Preferred

• Experience working with fixed-income products, reference data, entity management, or ratings operations preferred
• Basic Python knowledge preferred
• Experience with Jira or similar workflow management tools preferred
• Experience supporting credit rating workflows or financial reference data
• Experience with data governance, metadata, or data quality initiatives
• Experience working with entity, transaction, and security master data
• Familiarity with fixed-income securities, structured finance, corporate ratings, or related financial products
• Experience leveraging generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini, or similar) to automate routine tasks, analyze data, create documentation, and identify process improvement
• Fixed-Income Products
• Python
• Jira
• Credit Rating Workflows
• Financial Reference Data
• Data Governance
• Metadata
• Data Quality
• Entity Management
• Transaction Master Data
• Security Master Data
• Generative AI Tools
• Structured Finance
• Corporate Ratings

Benefits

• A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays in the office)
• Competitive benefits and paid time off
• Paid family and disability leave
• 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
• Educational and professional development financial assistance
• Employee referral bonus program

Company

• Global credit rating agency providing independent research
• New York, New York, USA
• https://www.kbra.com/
• Founded in 2010
• 501-1000 employees

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a financial services organization or 2 years of experience within a credit rating agency
• Bachelor's degree required (Finance, Economics, Business, Information Systems, STEM, or related field preferred)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to interpret information from multiple internal and external sources
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to data accuracy and operational excellence
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus
• Basic to intermediate SQL skills
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience using AI-powered productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, or similar) to improve research, documentation, data analysis, and operational efficiency
• Experience working with fixed-income products, reference data, entity management, or ratings operations preferred
• Basic Python knowledge preferred
• Experience with Jira or similar workflow management tools preferred
• Experience supporting credit rating workflows or financial reference data
• Experience with data governance, metadata, or data quality initiatives
• Experience working with entity, transaction, and security master data
• Familiarity with fixed-income securities, structured finance, corporate ratings, or related financial products
• Experience leveraging generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini, or similar) to automate routine tasks, analyze data, create documentation, and identify process improvement
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a financial services organization or 2 years of experience within a credit rating agency.

Required skills

• Corporate ratings, Credit rating workflows, Data governance, Data quality initiatives, Entity management, Financial reference data, Fixed-income securities, Generative AI tools ChatGPT, Generative AI tools Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI tools e.g., Jira, Metadata management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Python, SQL, Security master data, Structured finance, Transaction management

Preferred skills

• Basic Python knowledge preferred

Experience

• 2+ years