Director, IT Data Analysis
skillventory - A Leading Talent Research Firm
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Jersey City • New Jersey, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $110,000 - $222,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
Tech Stack
PythonSQLTableau
About the role
- lead product development, management, and strategy for Alternative Investments
- partner with investment teams to design and evolve products, leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges with agility and scale
- implement innovative, industry-standard solutions and optimize end-to-end delivery
- foster an inclusive, energized environment, elevate leadership across all levels, and promote alignment with enterprise standards while empowering teams to operate autonomously
- design and deliver quantitative capabilities—performance, attribution, and exposure—using Python, SQL, and modern data practices
- translate business needs into hypotheses validated through data analysis; identify high-impact use cases to drive measurable value
- partner with development and product teams to enhance platforms, strengthen data-driven decision-making, and reduce system fragmentation
- oversee end-to-end system enhancements—from requirements and prioritization to testing, rollout, and adoption
- present strategies, metrics, and risk mitigation plans to senior management; maintain a robust project pipeline with business and technology stakeholders
- extract, transform, and analyze data from multiple systems to uncover patterns and insights for Alternative Investment workflows
- guide team members, share knowledge, and ensure best practices for continuous improvement and innovation
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline; MBA, CFA, or CAIA preferred
- 12+ years of experience in financial services with expertise in business systems and quantitative data analytics
- Deep understanding of financial markets, market structure, regulatory frameworks, and competitive dynamics
- Knowledge of retail, intermediary, and institutional distribution channels and client needs
- Proven ability to lead product and investment concepts from incubation to production
- Strong collaboration skills with a track record of delivering business results in team environments
- Exceptional communication skills—able to articulate complex concepts clearly to senior audiences
- Strategic, innovative problem solver with passion for investment products and Alternative Investments
- Technical proficiency in Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and data modeling concepts
- Ability to transform fragmented Alternative Investments data into actionable insights
- Possess strong understanding of the digital assets ecosystem, including blockchain technology, tokenization, smart contracts, and market infrastructure
- Ability to assess emerging trends, regulatory developments, and their impact on the digital assets ecosystem
- Expertise in critical thinking, decision-making, and adopting new technologies/tools
Benefits
- comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support
- market-leading retirement
- generous paid time off and parental leave
- charitable giving employee match program
- educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
PythonSQLdata modelingquantitative data analyticsperformance attributiondata analysissystem enhancementsrisk mitigationbusiness systemsinvestment concepts
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationstrategic problem solvinginnovationcritical thinkingdecision-makingteam empowermentknowledge sharingcontinuous improvement
Certifications
MBACFACAIA