UST (formerly known as UST Global) is a leading digital transformation and technology services company with a presence in more than 25 countries. In India, the firm operates major delivery centers in Kochi, Bengaluru, Trivandrum and Chennai, serving clients across banking, financial services, healthcare, retail and many other sectors. UST’s culture blends a strong engineering mindset with a focus on innovation, continuous learning and a collaborative work environment that encourages employees to take ownership of their projects. The company invests heavily in up‑skilling its workforce through internal academies, certifications and exposure to cutting‑edge platforms, making it an attractive destination for early‑career professionals. The role of Associate I – Data Analyst (Onboarding and Event Management) sits within UST’s Data team and is primarily responsible for ensuring that all client‑facing investment data – accounts, mandates, portfolios and related operational parameters – are accurately created, maintained and reconciled across multiple platforms such as Aladdin, IRIS and other proprietary business data masters. The analyst will act as a bridge between the asset‑management business side and the technology platforms, performing data‑quality checks, handling onboarding/off‑boarding events, configuring trade‑delivery settings and escalating any anomalies to senior team members. This position offers a unique blend of data‑management rigor and exposure to investment‑operations workflows, making it an ideal stepping‑stone for candidates aspiring to grow in the financial‑technology domain. Key Responsibilities: 1. Set up and maintain mandates, portfolios and related items in Aladdin, IRIS and other client data masters. 2. Close mandates and portfolios as per business requirements. 3. Conduct quality‑assurance checks to ensure data consistency across platforms. 4. Configure and maintain pay‑away brokers, credit‑risk counterparties and custodians. 5. Review and resolve data‑quality control exceptions. 6. Uphold data‑governance principles and maintain accounting data in Aladdin. 7. Manage trade‑delivery configuration and settlement instruction setup. 8. Generate and maintain third‑party reports and cash‑flow notifications. 9. Escalate critical issues promptly to the Team Leader. 10. Continuously identify data anomalies and suggest corrective actions. Tech Stack & Tools: Aladdin, IRIS, SQL, Excel, data‑governance tools, basic scripting (Python/PowerShell) for automation, and ticketing systems for issue tracking. Growth Path: Starting as an Associate I, high performers can progress to Senior Data Analyst, Data Governance Lead, and eventually into Product Management or Solution Architecture roles within UST’s financial services practice. Why Join UST? UST offers a best‑in‑industry compensation package, exposure to global clients, a structured learning ecosystem, and a culture that values innovation and work‑life balance. Fresh talent gets the chance to work on real‑world investment data, collaborate with seasoned professionals, and build a solid foundation for a long‑term career in data analytics and fintech.