Junior Data Analyst

Cumberland; Montreal; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

DRW is seeking a Junior Data Analyst to join the Event Analysis and Insight team in Montreal. The role focuses on data manipulation, visualization, and turning post-event data into actionable insights.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 1 year of relevant experience, with strong attention to detail and communication skills. You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with development and analytics teams, and may need to work off hours.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience is required.
• Excellent data gathering and attention to detail.
• Ability to find patterns in large data sets.
• Strong presentation of findings to stakeholders.
• Passion for digging through data to uncover insights.
• Interest in leveraging AI tools for data analysis.
• Ability to balance multiple time-sensitive requests.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Highly organized and able to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Good knowledge of Python for data manipulation and visualization.
• Able to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
• Willingness to work off hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Analyze non-financial post-event data to gain insights and identify issues.
• Create reports and visualizations to present relevant information to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the development team to improve analysis tools.
• Create and track issue tickets with the appropriate teams.
• Contribute to research on trade strategies.
• Develop scripts for data gathering and manipulation.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Python

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Pattern recognition

Organization

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, commerce, IT or computer science

Job description

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.

We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.

We are currently hiring a Junior Data Analyst to join our Event Analysis and Insight team. Candidates must have a passion for data manipulation and visualization and the ability to think both independently and collaboratively. They will work on the analysis of post event data, reports and providing insight.

Candidates must be comfortable working within a fast-paced, and at times highly demanding environment. They must possess a keen sense of enthusiasm and attention to detail, as well as a sense of commitment and dedication to both teams.

You’ll feel right at home if you:

• Have at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Have exceptional attention to detail and data gathering skills
• Are great at finding patterns
• Are great at presenting findings
• Love digging through data in search of clues
• Strong desire to leverage the use of AI
• Are able to balance several time sensitive requests
• Have effective communication skills (oral and written)
• Are extremely organized
• Are willing to learn and adapt to a quickly-changing environment
• Have completed a Bachelor’s degree in a related field - economics, finance, commerce, Information Technology or computer science
• Have a good knowledge of Python for data manipulation and visualization
• Thrive in environments where multitasking is routine and can prioritize tasks effectively.
• Thrive in a fast-paced working environment
• Ability to work off hours when necessary

What you’ll be working on:

• Analyzing non-financial post event data in order to gain insight and discover potential issues.
• Creating reports and visualizations to help bring forward relevant information to the stake holders.
• Collaborating with the development team to improve and/or create the necessary analysis tools.
• Creating issue tickets and following up with the appropriate teams.
• Participating in the research effort revolving around the trade strategies.
• Developing necessary scripts for data gathering and manipulation.

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