The Data Content Specialist gathers business requirements, designs data solutions, conducts QA testing, and educates team members on data initiatives.
Job Title: Content Specialist (multiple positions)
Location:
Chicago, IL
Job Duties:
Gather and refine broad business requirements from Morningstar commercial products into concrete implementation plans with clear resource estimates to aid with enterprise-level prioritization (15%). Design and lead the end-to-end implementation of new data solutions by providing detailed specifications based on sound financial research as well as commercial request for technical team implementation (15%). Document the business data flow and managing the upstream/downstream dependencies during the development process (30%). Conduct QA testing the end output to ensure the quality along 10 different quality dimensions (5%). Serve as the voice for Managed Investment Data team, the largest data team at Morningstar, in conversations regarding developments of new data platforms, and the governance of Morningstar data (5%). Educate Managed Investment Data team members globally to ensure organizational alignment regarding implementation of datasets distributed via new data platforms and serve as consultants to new data initiatives globally (30%).
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Economics, or a related analytical field or foreign equivalent and 3 years of relevant experience working with financial data in the position of Associate Data Research Analyst, Data Research Analyst, Senior Data Research Analyst, Data Content Researcher, or a related position. This position also requires: experience with SQL and Python; experience with Amazon Web Services technologies; experience with financial data modeling; data storage design and expertise; experience with Data ETL (extract, transform, load) design; experience with simplifying technical concepts and teach to non-technical audience; experience with technical product management; and experience with agile development framework.
Must possess unrestricted right to work in the U.S. in this position
Base Salary Compensation Range: $112,814 - 132,000
Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer.
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Compensation and Benefits
At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That's why we champion your wellness through a wide-range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. While some positions are available as fully remote, we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis, typically three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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Location:
Chicago, IL
Job Duties:
Gather and refine broad business requirements from Morningstar commercial products into concrete implementation plans with clear resource estimates to aid with enterprise-level prioritization (15%). Design and lead the end-to-end implementation of new data solutions by providing detailed specifications based on sound financial research as well as commercial request for technical team implementation (15%). Document the business data flow and managing the upstream/downstream dependencies during the development process (30%). Conduct QA testing the end output to ensure the quality along 10 different quality dimensions (5%). Serve as the voice for Managed Investment Data team, the largest data team at Morningstar, in conversations regarding developments of new data platforms, and the governance of Morningstar data (5%). Educate Managed Investment Data team members globally to ensure organizational alignment regarding implementation of datasets distributed via new data platforms and serve as consultants to new data initiatives globally (30%).
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Economics, or a related analytical field or foreign equivalent and 3 years of relevant experience working with financial data in the position of Associate Data Research Analyst, Data Research Analyst, Senior Data Research Analyst, Data Content Researcher, or a related position. This position also requires: experience with SQL and Python; experience with Amazon Web Services technologies; experience with financial data modeling; data storage design and expertise; experience with Data ETL (extract, transform, load) design; experience with simplifying technical concepts and teach to non-technical audience; experience with technical product management; and experience with agile development framework.
Must possess unrestricted right to work in the U.S. in this position
Base Salary Compensation Range: $112,814 - 132,000
Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer.
"#LI-DNI"
Compensation and Benefits
At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That's why we champion your wellness through a wide-range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:
- Financial Health
- 75% 401k match up to 7%
- Stock Ownership Potential
- Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
- Physical Health
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
- Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
- Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
- Emotional Health
- Trust-Based Time Off
- 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
- 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
- Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Bonding Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
- Annual Education Stipend
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Social Health
- Charitable Matching Gifts program
- Dollars for Doers volunteer program
- Paid volunteering days
- 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. While some positions are available as fully remote, we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis, typically three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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Top Skills
Amazon Web Services
Python
SQL
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