Payal Talreja

Detail-oriented Data Research Analyst with 1.5+ years of experience gathering, cleaning, validating, and auditing large datasets from internal and external sources to support investment research and business decision-making. Skilled in identifying discrepancies and non-conforming data, performing quality-control checks, and collaborating with cross-functional and global teams on research and data migration projects. Strong written and verbal communicator with a consistent record of accuracy under tight deadlines.

Data Research Analyst - Morningstar India Pvt Ltd - Mumbai, India

(2021-11 - 2023-03)

• Gathered and compiled financial datasets from internal and external sources to support ongoing investment research initiatives, ensuring data was entered accurately and in the expected format.
• Conducted data cleaning, validation, and reconciliation across research projects, flagging and escalating discrepancies and non-conforming data to maintain data integrity.
• Performed regular data audits and quality-control checks to uphold data accuracy standards across the research database.
• Evaluated debt structures, lease obligations, and maturity schedules as part of company-level financial research.
• Collaborated with senior researchers and global teams on ad-hoc research requests, transition projects, and data migration initiatives, helping coordinate timelines and deliverables.
• Recognized with 'You Rock', 'Star of the Quarter', and 'Spot Award' for accuracy, reliability, and client query handling.

Accounting Support - Family Business - Mumbai, India

(2023-03)

• Maintain financial records and support day-to-day accounting entries and bookkeeping for a family-run business.
• Track expenses and reconcile invoices, applying the same attention-to-detail and data-accuracy standards used in prior research work.
• Assist with financial reporting and documentation for internal record-keeping.

B.Com - Accounting & Finance - Mumbai University (2017-01 - 2020-05)