Business Analytics Associate

Job Title: Business Analytics Associate - Instinet
Corporate Title: Associate 
Location: New York
Company: Instinet

 The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $140,000-$160,000/year

Company overview:

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com. 

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Job Title: Business Analytics Associate - Investment Banking

Location: New York

Company:

Position Overview:

 

The Business Analytics Associate will play a key role in providing data-driven insights, analysis, and reporting to support various business functions within the investment banking division. The candidate will utilize their expertise in SQL, Python, Tableau, and project management to analyze complex data sets, create visualizations, and improve operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in global financial services, strong knowledge of trading operations, and the ability to work across business, technical, and operational teams to drive strategic initiatives.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Data Analysis and Reporting:

-          Extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets from multiple sources (including trading systems) using SQL and Python to provide actionable insights to business leaders.

-          Create and maintain dynamic dashboards and reports using **Tableau** or other visualization tools to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and trading operations metrics.

-          Collaborate with various teams (trading, operations, risk, and technology) to define and refine reporting requirements that help drive informed decision-making.

 

Project Management:

-          Lead and manage end-to-end data-driven projects, including defining objectives, timelines, and milestones to meet business goals.

-          Coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement new analytics tools and solutions, ensuring timely project delivery.

-          Manage stakeholder communications and expectations throughout project lifecycles, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

 

Business Analysis:

-          Work with stakeholders across the investment bank to understand business needs and translate them into data analysis and reporting requirements.

-          Conduct deep dives into trading operations data to identify areas of improvement and operational inefficiencies, providing recommendations for optimization.

-          Use business analysis techniques to capture and document business processes, data flows, and pain points, leading to effective data-driven decision-making.

 

Process Improvement and Automation:

-          Identify opportunities to streamline and automate manual processes within trading operations and other business functions through scripting (Python) and advanced data analytics.

-          Develop and deploy tools that automate reporting and data extraction processes, freeing up time for more strategic tasks and analyses.

-          Implement best practices in data management, ensuring data integrity and accuracy across all analyses and reporting efforts.