Data Assistant (Fixed Term Contract)

Job Title: Data Assistant (Fixed term, Maternity Cover) Location: London, UK Role Type: Full Time, Office Based, Fixed term maternity cover (10 months long) Level: Entry Level Salary: £28,500 About Us Founded in 2011, Murano is a boutique matchmaker within the Asset Management Industry. We proudly work with 120 prestigious fund manager clients across the globe, bridging the gap between fund managers and top-tier institutional investors through our investor research and bespoke matchmaking services. Our dedicated research team connects with investors worldwide, uncovering their investment needs and finding relevant matches amongst our fund manager clients. We are proud to be the only matchmaker serving the asset management industry and our unique approach offers a more efficient way for fund managers and institutional investors to connect. Culture At Murano, we take pride in fostering an inclusive and friendly environment. We continuously strive for excellence and thrive in a collaborative atmosphere with a strong sense of team spirit. We value passion, commitment, and drive over specific educational backgrounds, adopting a holistic approach to building our team. If you're ready to join a team that values innovation and camaraderie, Murano is the place for you! Where you will sit Our core team operates from the heart of St James, London. Our research and data teams work closely in conjunction with each other to service our clients based around the world. Our Data team therefore is extremely important. Our Data Manager will be going on Maternity Leave so we need someone to step in and assist our Data Analyst with our data requirements. The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and will have the opportunity to get stuck into company projects. This will be ideal for someone looking to get exposure and experience in the world of data analytics within the Asset Management industry. Essential duties and responsibilities include: • Support the Data Analyst by liaising with clients and meeting their requests in a timely manner. These requests may include preparing lists, updating documents, or as required. • Input and standardisation of data into our in-house CRM. • Audit the data input into the CRM by our research team for correct formatting. • Accurately record performance figures for clients and the analyst team. • Standardise large datasets in Microsoft Excel and the CRM. • Carry out other related duties accurately as and when requested. • Send out email campaigns through Mailchimp. • Support the Data Analyst with CRM projects and other IT initiatives. • Provide cover for the Data Analyst when they are away. Skills & experience required include: • A proactive individual who takes pride in completing tasks to the highest standards will excel in this role. You will be working with high volumes of data so attention to detail is a must. • An organised approach to work: the successful candidate should be able to effectively juggle working on multiple projects simultaneously and capable of meeting competing deadlines. • Excellent IT skills and advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office / Word / Excel / Powerpoint / Access software. • Ability to interpret information, ideas and instructions quickly and effectively. • Solid interpersonal and communication skills as you will be working with key • Stakeholders, both internally and externally. • A firm grasp of written and spoken English. • Self-starter with an ability to work autonomously. Desirable skills: • Murano will provide full training on our in-house CRM; that said, any previous experience with CRM systems is highly desirable. • Coding knowledge/experience - PHP, SQL, Python • Wordpress and HTML • Mailchimp Other Compensation and Benefits • 21 days of Annual leave + Bank Holidays (per annum) • Private Healthcare (once probation is completed) • Fruit in the office. • Friday Breakfast. • Summer and Christmas Socials. • Employee Assistance Programme. • Season ticket loan (Zones 1-6). • A friendly office environment :) Immediate availability is a plus. Interview stages- 1. CV screening - unfortunately due to the vast number of applicants we will not be able to reply to all applications. Please assume if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of applying that you are not successful. 1. 30 minute virtual HR interview. 1. Final interview in office with our Data Manager and Chief of Staff.