Data Researcher

Company Description

CAPA - Centre for Aviation (CAPA), part of the Informa Group (10,000 colleagues), is one of the world’s most trusted sources of market intelligence for the aviation and travel industry.  Since its establishment in 1990, CAPA has developed a formidable global network of aviation researchers and analysts located across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. We provide Members with access to more than 1,000 News Briefs each week, as well as Analysis Reports, Research Publications and a comprehensive Data Centre with extensive company profiles, airline and airport databases, and more.

Job Description

Job Summary

To enhance CAPA – Centre for Aviation’s coverage of aviation data through the maintenance and expansion of company traffic and financial databases. Searching existing sources of data and researching for new sources of data, as well as to input, update and maintain information on computer systems involving entering numerical information into computerised databases. Working with other CAPA departments to ensure that all relevant and up to date data are captured.

Responsibilities

• Searching company websites for new data content
  • Ensure stipulated searches are completed daily in a time effective and comprehensive manner
  • Ensure the list of relevant searches are up to date at all times and expanded as required to ensure maximum and comprehensive coverage for sector – airlines, airline groups, country aviation data, financials and tourism
  • Covering other team member/s’ searches when they are on leave
• Maintaining airline traffic data, financials and tourism data
  • Ensure data coverage in your allocated sectors are up to date daily
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of CAPA airline traffic, financials, country aviation traffic and country tourism databases
  • Assist with other data updates as required
• Continued research and updating for new sources of data
  • Researching new sources of data for airlines, airline groups, financials, country aviation data and country tourism
  • Ensure additional research into industry trends, or any queries from manager/customers/senior analysts, is conducted
• Writing data news briefs for publication in daily newsletters
  • Analysing and writing up data releases in CAPA brief format for publication
  • Ensure data news coverage for your sectors are completed by COB on a daily basis
  • Assisting other team members to ensure all content is completed to meet daily deadlines
• Maintaining and updating the airport construction database
  • Ensure the database is updated daily in a timely and accurate manner
  • Create new airport profiles as required
• Data reporting
  • Exporting data from the system and creating infographics on request

Qualifications

Education/Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree or tertiary level qualification

Competencies:

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong proficiency in excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Initiative and enthusiastic
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Interest in aviation
• Ability to analyse and interpret data
• Proficiency with SQL
• Proficiency in Tableau or other data analytical tools

Additional Information

• Flexible working model
• Part of the world’s largest B2B Events company - access to L&D, career progression, additional certifications etc.
• Employee share scheme post probation.
• Ability to volunteer to support non-profit/ charity

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed.  As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.