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Classification Data Validation Intern

CompanySyntax
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Conduct research on publicly traded companies to collect and standardize financial data from annual reports and filings. Perform quality checks to validate data accuracy and ensure adherence to defined data standards.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
59
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
25 hours
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About The Company
Syntax LLC is a financial data and technology company that codifies business models into a relational system we call Affinity® Data. Syntax operates through three segments: Affinity® Data, Syntax Direct℠, and Syntax Indices. Using its patented FIS® technology inspired by systems sciences, the Affinity® Data segment offers the most comprehensive, granular, and accurate product line revenue data available on the market. The Syntax Direct segment then uses this abundance of data to facilitate the near instantaneous creation and ongoing management of boundless direct indexing solutions and rules-based equity portfolios through a fully automated platform. The Syntax Indices segment offers customized and proprietary indices, including core global benchmarks and micro- and macro-thematic, smart beta, defined outcome, and target volatility indices. These indices are foundational for a range of financial products, such as ETFs, UITs, and structured products.
About the Role

About Syntax Data

Syntax is a data and technology provider to the financial services industry. The company offers a range of unique data sets for public and private companies that organize the global economy based on systems theory. Data is delivered via complete database solutions, consulting services, indices, and turnkey technology platforms.

 

About the Role

The Classification team at Syntax provides high quality data that enables our clients, including asset managers, registered investment advisors, and institutional investors, to make informed investment decisions with conviction. 

As a Classification Data Validation Intern, you will support the building and maintenance of Syntax’s database of publicly traded companies by leveraging sources such as regulatory filings, industry reports, and proprietary research tools. This data is used internally by Syntax’s Index Development department to build financial indices, as well as externally by clients who license this data to create their own products or augment their analytics. Once a fundamental understanding of the database and proficiency at classification are achieved, this role will work to increase the comprehensiveness of the dataset. 


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Responsibilities will include:
  • Conduct research on publicly traded companies to collect and standardize relevant financial data and product-level breakouts from open sources such as annual reports and financial statements
  • Perform checks to validate quality and accuracy of data, resolve issues through manual and automated means to ensure adherence to defined data standards
  • Develop ever-increasing understanding of a diverse range of industries


The ideal candidate will have:
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Graduate program (on track to graduate within the next 3 years) or have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • Strong qualitative research skills, with the ability to organize and absorb large amounts of information. Keen attention to work quality/detail is a must
  • Collaborative mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and eagerness to contribute to our team-oriented culture
  • Resourceful and capable of executing tasks/solving problems with autonomy
  • Quick learner with a commitment to hard work and intellectual curiosity
  • Familiarity with financial statements and annual reports


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$0 - $25 an hour
Flexible scheduling Monday-Friday between the hours of 9am-5pm EST (up to 25 hours per week)

Location & Interview Process: This role is based in our New York City office and requires regular in-person availability. Candidates should be local to the NYC area or able to reliably commute to the office. Candidates selected to move forward should be prepared to attend an in-person interview at our NYC office.
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Learn more at syntaxdata.com

Key Skills
Qualitative ResearchData ValidationFinancial Statement AnalysisData StandardizationAttention To DetailInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingIntellectual Curiosity
Categories
Data & AnalyticsFinance & AccountingConsulting