Data Analytics & Reporting Engineer

Columbia Threadneedle; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vacation & sick time

Job summary

Columbia Threadneedle is seeking a Data, Analytics & Reporting Analyst to join the Data Engineering Team in Boston. You will shape data, analytics and reporting capabilities that support investment oversight, research, portfolio construction and manager selection.

You will partner with Coverage Analysts, Investment Strategy & Research and Multi-Manager Solutions to translate complex business needs into high-quality data solutions, quantitative models and actionable reporting, owning critical

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in data analytics, quantitative development or reporting within investment management or financial services, with strong knowledge of investment data, portfolio analytics, performance attribution and risk.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or a related quantitative field.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, R and Structured Query Language (SQL), together with experience using database platforms.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences and collaborate across functions and locations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver high-quality work to deadlines and demonstrate initiative, intellectual curiosity and a practical problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Translate analytical needs into effective data solutions, models and reporting in partnership with investment professionals.
• Participate in research discussions and project planning, aligning data capabilities with investment oversight, research, portfolio construction and manager selection priorities.
• Source, validate and maintain investment data across platforms and databases, ensuring quality, consistency, accessibility and reliable data feeds for investment teams and stakeholders.
• Build, maintain and enhance quantitative models, analytical tools and performance attribution systems, including backtesting, scenario analysis and factor-based research.
• Automate recurring analytical and reporting workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy and timely delivery of performance reports, risk metrics and strategy dashboards.
• Design and maintain dashboards and data visualisations that give investment professionals ready access to decision-useful information.
• Apply sound model governance practices, including documentation, version control and validation protocols.
• Drive process improvement by evaluating new technologies and methodologies, including AI/ML, and support product development and market research through data analysis and quantitative modelling.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Technology, IT and Investment Risk Management on enhancements, coordinating with teams across Boston, NY, London and India.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Data analytics

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or related quantitative field

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

Morningstar

eVestment

Aladdin

AWS

Azure

Job description

Columbia Threadneedle is seeking a Data, Analytics & Reporting Analyst to join the Data Engineering Team in Boston. You will shape data, analytics and reporting capabilities that support investment oversight, research, portfolio construction and manager selection.

You will partner with Coverage Analysts, Investment Strategy & Research and Multi-Manager Solutions to translate complex business needs into high-quality data solutions, quantitative models and actionable reporting, owning critical