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Data Analyst

Post Id Number: 408078 Quick Apply
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: New York
Contact: cbridge@connectionsny.com
Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000
Skills: Airflow, AWS, Data Analysis, Data Analyst, Data Sources, Python, SQL
Description:

Our data services group is looking for a Data Analyst to join our dedicated team. Our group is responsible for the timely delivery of comprehensive and error-free data to some of the most demanding and successful systematic Portfolio Managers in the world.

This exceptional individual will be a member of a small team of Data Scientists/Analysts who play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day implementation of a large research infrastructure, and the live production trading of billions of dollars of capital across global capital markets, including equities, futures, options and other financial instruments. 

 

Responsibilities

  • Analyzing financial datasets and preparing reports for investment teams
  • Creating derived data content and data ingestion pipelines
  • Identifying potential data sources
  • Engaging with vendors to understand characteristics of datasets
  • Defining and automating qualitative data checks
  • Assist with data questions and requests from investment teams
  • Creating and maintaining internal documentation on datasets

 

Requirements

  • Basic level programming experience in Python and SQL. Experience with AWS and Airflow preferred but not required
  • Financial industry experience preferred but not required
  • Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail and a love of process
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in assessing and determining how to handle queries, calls and issues
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments