Associate Data Operations

As a Data Operations, you will serve as a critical quality control function within our data team. Your primary focus will be validating the outputs of our dbt-based borrowing base pipelines against counterparty reports, identifying discrepancies, and determining causes. You will work closely with our Analytics Engineering team to investigate and resolve data issues, ranging from straightforward fixes you handle independently to more complex problems requiring escalation with clear documentation. This role is foundational to building out our India-based data operations function. While you will start as a senior individual contributor, there is a clear path to growing and leading a team of 3-5 analysts as we scale. Responsibilities: Reconciliation & Validation Compare outputs from dbt borrowing base pipelines against counterparty reports to identify discrepancies in loan-level data, collateral values, and portfolio metrics Investigate and document the root cause of variances, distinguishing between data quality issues, pipeline logic errors, and legitimate counterparty differences Develop and maintain reconciliation checklists and validation procedures for each borrowing base facility Issue Resolution Resolve straightforward data issues independently, including minor data corrections and known edge cases For complex issues, prepare detailed documentation of findings and escalate to Analytics Engineers with clear context and recommendations Over time, contribute minor fixes and pull requests to dbt models as you develop deeper pipeline familiarity Pipeline Monitoring Monitor dbt pipeline runs and flag failures or anomalies to the appropriate team members Triage pipeline errors by reviewing logs and test failures, providing initial diagnosis before escalation Documentation & Communication Maintain clear records of reconciliation results, discrepancy resolutions, and recurring issues Communicate findings to Analytics Engineers, Operations, and other stakeholders in a clear, structured manner Coordinate with external counterparties as needed to resolve data-related questions Requirements What we are looking for: 4+ years of experience in data analysis, data quality, reconciliation, or a related role Advanced SQL skills with experience querying complex data sets and troubleshooting data issues Experience working with financial data sets (lending, FinTech, financial services, or related industries) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document findings clearly and explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders Self-directed with the ability to work independently and manage priorities across multiple facilities Nice to Have: Familiarity with dbt (Data Build Tool) or willingness to learn quickly Experience with Snowflake or similar cloud data warehouses Exposure to Git workflows and version control basics Understanding of borrowing base mechanics, collateral management, or warehouse lending Python proficiency (Pandas or similar) for ad-hoc analysis Experience in a reconciliation, audit, or data quality assurance function