Research Operations Associate

About the Team:

The Research Operations team is critical to the evolution and reliability of AlphaSense’s Financial Data products. By focusing on operational excellence, data quality, and technical administration, the team directly drives product utility and client trust.

About the Role:

The Research Operations Associate will play a central role in building, maintaining, and evolving our Financial Data content set within our Financial Data team. In this role, you won't just manage data — you'll be an integral part of operationalizing our strategy, conducting intensive analysis, and developing the tools that drive team success. This role sits at the intersection of capital markets and data, offering hands-on exposure to both the mechanics of financial markets and the systems that power them. It is an excellent launchpad for someone looking to grow their operational skillset within the finance industry.

Who You Are:

• Education & Market Knowledge: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience Level: 1+ years of experience in finance or a related analytical field, or equivalent exposure through internships and coursework in statistics, financial accounting, or business analytics.
• Advanced Excel & Data Tools: Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, Index-Match, Pivot Tables, Data Validation, basic Macro/VBA), SQL for database querying, and Python (Pandas) for automating repetitive data tasks. Visualization & Financial Platforms: Basic experience with Tableau or Power BI; familiarity with Bloomberg, FactSet, or S&P Capital IQ (including through university lab access) is a plus.
• Data Integrity & Attention to Detail: A perfectionist mindset toward data entry, maintenance, and accuracy — in operations, the small things are the big things.
• Documentation, Organization & Time Management: Ability to write clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for repeatable workflows, while managing recurring deliverables (e.g., weekly reports) alongside ad-hoc requests from senior analysts; must be able to work EST hours.

What You’ll Do:

• Produce Weekly Schedules: Streamline the production of weekly schedules to ensure the Global Equity Research team is positioned for high-velocity output
• Drive Research Prioritization: Develop and refine data-driven reporting frameworks for predictive models, enabling the team to strategically prioritize work