Junior Analyst

Job summary

The Junior Analyst will maintain the document library, monitor daily processes, and conduct financial data analysis. They will also oversee data collection for investment funds and participate in quality assurance and data audit activities.

Job details

Fundata- Organizational profile: Fundata Canada Inc. is a multi-national financial data distributor and investment fund data and analytics company. The information we provide currently reaches thousands of advisors, millions of investors, and scores of institutions every day through our network of media and corporate clients across North America. Our customized services and solutions provide excellent solutions for a multitude of financial institutions across North America. Job Description: Fundata Canada Inc. is looking for a Junior Analyst that will work with the senior members of the Analytics & Data team to maintain Fundata’s document library, monitor daily processes, conduct financial data analysis, and general data collection. This is a junior level position for a one-year term. Job Type: This is a one-year contract with potential for full-time permanent upon completion of the year. Start Date: Mid November Key Accountabilities: Oversee data collection process for investment funds including ETFs and hedge funds Act as an expert resource for client service and development staff Participate in ongoing quality assurance and data audit activities Perform statistical and quantitative analysis on various portfolios and funds Assist with the development of mutual fund analytic products and special projects Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of securities or mutual fund industry Strong Microsoft Excel skills required Some experience with or willingness to learn SQL Ability to work with a high volume of data on a deadline-oriented basis Detail oriented with strong organizational skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Experience or willingness to use tools such as VBA, R, machine learning, coding, or data science techniques for problem-solving Self-starter with the ability to work under minimal supervision Experience/Education: Post-secondary education in Business, Finance, Mathematics/Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or other related fields Completion of IFSE Institute’s CIFC or Canadian Security Institute’s CSC/IFC is considered an asset Pursuing or willingness to pursue a CFA or other designation is considered an asset Application & Hiring Process: In-person or virtual interview with the VP and Senior VP of Analytics & Data Possible excel and industry knowledge test. Additional Notes: If you require a medical or disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email hr@fundata.com to provide your contact information. Someone from our HR department will contact you within 1 week. Only those that are considered for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Junior Analyst will maintain the document library, monitor daily processes, and conduct financial data analysis. They will also oversee data collection for investment funds and participate in quality assurance and data audit activities.

Requirements

Candidates must have post-secondary education in a quantitative or business-related field and strong Microsoft Excel skills. Experience or willingness to learn SQL, VBA, R, and machine learning techniques is required.

Listed skills

• SQL · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Machine learning · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Microsoft Excel
• SQL
• Financial data analysis
• Data collection
• Statistical analysis
• Quantitative analysis
• VBA
• R
• Machine learning
• Coding
• Data science
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Quality assurance
• Data audit
• SQL (Programming Language)
• Quality Assurance
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Investments
• Detail Oriented
• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Organizational Skills
• Economics
• Customer Service
• Financial Data
• Self-Starter
• Willingness To Learn
• Computer Science
• Supervision
• Mathematics
• Chartered Financial Analyst
• Hedge Funds
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Financial Analysis
• R (Programming Language)
• Statistics
• Data Collection
• Corporate Finance
• Quantitative Analysis
• Visual Basic For Applications
• Securities (Finance)
• Data Auditing

Job areas

• Data & Analytics
• Finance & Accounting
• Technology
• Analyst
• Data Quality Analyst
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Business Intelligence Analysts
• Data Scientists

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