Data Analysis, Takeaways, & Advisory (DATA) Associate

The D. E. Shaw Group is seeking a proactive and analytical individual to join its strategy and business development arm. This role involves analyzing complex data to provide insights that drive business strategy and enhance client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data that impacts marketing efforts, client engagement and retention strategies, product development, and communication and branding initiatives, and use insights to present strategic recommendations to senior leadership
• Work with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to understand their business intelligence requirements, deliver analyses, and serve as a partner when implementing recommendations from analyses
• Collaborate with international data and software development teams to improve available data for analysis and refine the systems used for relationship management, external communications, transaction processing, and client experience

Skills

• A bachelor's degree and one to two years of relevant experience working in a commercial insights or strategic analysis role are required
• Impressive project management, commercial judgment, and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and visualize complex data and provide strategic insights
• Excellent verbal and written communication, along with keen attention to detail
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel and proficiency with business intelligence programs (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Experience with prompt engineering for coding is required
• Familiarity with applied statistics and Python for data retrieval, transformation, and visualization; proficiency is preferred
• An advanced degree in business, economics, data science, or a related field is a plus but not required
• Experience with engagement and/or customer relationship management (CRM) data is a plus

Benefits

• Variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus
• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) contribution matching
• Wellness reimbursement
• Family building benefits
• Charitable gift match program

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