Special Executions Group - Data Analytics Analyst (NY)
Financial Technology Partners (FT Partners) is seeking Data Analytics Analysts for its Special Executions Group. The role focuses on analyzing complex datasets to uncover insights that support investment theses and validate growth initiatives, while working closely with investment banking teams.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with investment bankers and clients to understand business drivers and data structures
- Analyze large financial datasets to develop data-led narratives driving company growth and performance
- Lead core financial workstreams including cohort analysis, retention analysis, unit economics analysis, sales efficiency analysis, and other growth initiatives validation
- Build data visualizations, models, and reporting to communicate key findings to clients and investors
- Identify new analytical approaches and frameworks to enhance the team’s ability to analyze business models and operating performance
- Support and mentor junior analysts in the execution of workstreams
Skills
- Major in Data Science, Analytics, Quantitative Finance, Statistics, or other quantitative major required
- 1-3 years of experience in transaction analytics, SaaS / FinTech data analytics or a related business / data analytics role
- Prior experience supporting M&A transactions, due diligence, or deal-related analytics strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of core finance & accounting concepts required
- Experience with SQL, Python, R, PowerPivot, Tableau, or Alteryx required
- Permanent U.S. work authorization required. FT Partners will not sponsor applicants for work visas at application or in the future
- Strong proficiency in Excel
- Advanced data analytics and financial analysis skills
- Excellent problem-solving ability and intellectual curiosity
- Ability to work with large datasets and complex analytical problems
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technical tools and analytical techniques
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills
- Ability to articulate methods and results of complex analyses
- Ability to manage multiple high priority tasks and initiatives
- Prepares high impact materials
- Participates effectively in both internal and external meetings
- Able to collaborate across teams and levels, both internally and externally
- Builds trust in relationships with all team members
- High-level of engagement and commitment to the firm's goals and organizational success
- Self-motivated and entrepreneurial
- Prior experience supporting M&A transactions, due diligence, or deal-related analytics strongly preferred
Benefits
- Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
- 401(k) eligibility
- Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave
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