Data Manager - Kolkata

Energy Aspects currently have an exciting opportunity available for a Data Manager to join the Data team based out of our Kolkata office.

The successful candidate will oversee the setup and management of our Data management function in Kolkata. This team is integral to the continued future success of the Data and Research teams.

The Data management team is responsible for the full lifecycle of Energy Aspects’ databases, including those available to our clients and others used internally. You will collaborate with all research desks to ensure data is collected, collated, and maintained to very high standards.

The role requires occasional travel to our London head office for periods at a time to build relationships with key Research and Data team stakeholders and ensure successful collaboration between London and Kolkata.

Duties

• Work across the Research and Data teams to capture requirements, able to converse with a range of stakeholders including leadership, Data Analysts, Scientists and Engineers
• Maintain effective planning and communicate regular updates on projects to a leadership audience
• Ensure energy databases are collected, collated, and updated to the level of detail and cadence required by our research desks
• Understand how data is used and applied by our research teams to ensure data integrity beyond technical correctness
• Oversee the build, deploy and maintenance of data applications and tools
• Establish data quality monitoring and reporting processes to guarantee data integrity, working to proactively resolve any issues quickly
• Act as central point-of-contact for client queries regarding energy databases, including preparing and publishing methodology documents where appropriate
• Manage a team of data researchers, data analysts and data engineers to successfully deliver on business priorities
• Bring a pragmatic approach to data management, hygiene, and governance to the role

Requirements

• Extensive experience working in a technical data management role
• Previously responsible for establishing a team of data researchers and data analysts, with experience managing analytical and technical roles
• Experience working across time zones, primarily London/US, in a cross-functional role within a global company
• Experience of project management within an Agile framework and development environment
• Ability to learn new concepts quickly, apply a critical thinking approach to tackling large scale challenges
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable skills

• Strong knowledge of SQL databases, including the design, management, and querying thereof
• Working knowledge of Python for data collection, transformation, and database interaction
• Knowledge of cloud data platforms and related technology
• An interest in commodities, energy, or financial markets; a background in a market intelligence business
• Use of JIRA, Github, and other common technology collaboration tools

About Energy Aspects

Founded in 2012, we are an independent research consultancy that has enjoyed phenomenal growth since our inception, and we have very ambitious plans to continue our upwards growth trajectory. We are passionately committed to providing indispensable and industry-leading short, medium and long-term analysis, and forecasts of the energy markets, that helps our clients trade, invest, finance and plan.

With the acquisition of macro research firm Medley Global Advisors, the combination of our market-leading global macro policy analysis and deep energy markets expertise, has further strengthened our services to the global financial markets and has enhanced our ability to support our expanding client base, as the energy transition gathers pace and markets look to find their feet in an uncertain future.

Our suite of subscription services can be tailored to meet our clients’ specific needs and combines a data-rich approach and our extensive network of contacts, with insight on geopolitics and energy policy to provide best-in-class assessment, analysis and forecasts of major trends, topics and regions. We also deliver timely analysis of breaking news events and offer proprietary data services that cover fundamental trade and supply/demand data, across a wide variety of products and markets.

Benefits

Culture & benefits

The proud recipient of a 1-star accreditation from Best Companies, we truly understand the importance of workplace engagement and genuinely value our people. We offer a fast-paced, driven, collaborative and dynamic working culture where you are recognised and rewarded for your contributions to our tremendous growth story.

Energy Aspects operates offices in all of the major international commodities hubs and has a truly global reach. When looking for a location for a key hub that will support all of the company’s service’s we looked to Kolkata the home-town of our founder Amrita Sen. Kolkata offers an excellent location placed centrally among all of the international time zones along with access to first class talent in the local market. We’re building a team to support finance, IT, Talent Acquisition and Data Analysis and that’s just the start. The team will receive best in class benefits and will be a part of the thriving social and professionally supportive environment to be found in all of our offices. You’ll work in one of the most striking developments in Kolkata’s landmark South City Business Park and you’ll have the opportunity to join and build a business-critical team right at the beginning.

Energy Aspects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity within its workforce. As an international business we are determined that suitably qualified persons will never receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.