Database Statistician

Dow Jones & Company, publisher of The Wall Street Journal and Barron's, is seeking a Statistician to join our News-Market Data department at our South Brunswick, NJ administrative headquarters.

The Statistician will perform statistical work for data base publication using PC's and related equipment. Prior to publication, will verify, adjust, and correct quotations and statistics from various foreign and U.S. financial markets. Will also collect and interpret financial market and corporate data from exchanges and other sources and apply it to database systems, which process market data, compute indexes, and provide market-related statistics. Maintain database of symbols and supports other data base services with necessary information and be able to work with technical and customer service departments as needed. Other clerical and general office duties as may be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Must have good attention to detail and a sharp eye for discrepancies. Knowledge of securities industry and desire to track current events in the market required. Strong PC skills required. Bachelors degree in finance, statistics, or economics preferred.