Junior Data Scientist / Master's Required

A data-driven financial analytics firm is actively hiring a Junior Data Scientist with a strong background in business intelligence, data visualization, and financial data analysis. This role is designed for early-career professionals with an academic foundation and practical exposure to Python and Power BI, who are looking to make a meaningful impact in the finance space.

You will work directly with senior team members to create dashboards, conduct exploratory analysis, and deliver data-driven recommendations. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with formal training in data science to apply their skills in a finance-focused, insights-driven environment.

Required Skills & Experience

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or a closely related field (required)
• 1–2 years of experience working with data in either a professional or academic capacity
• Strong Power BI skills, including dashboard design, DAX calculations, and data modeling
• Solid proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, visualization libraries) for data analysis
• Understanding of financial concepts and reporting metrics
• Strong SQL capabilities for data extraction and manipulation
• Clear communication skills for translating data into business insights
  
  

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with Excel Power Query, advanced formulas, or VBA
• Familiarity with cloud data environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Exposure to ETL or data pipeline concepts
• Interest in financial forecasting or modeling
  
  

Tech Breakdown

What You Will Be Doing:

• 50% Power BI Reporting & Visualization
• 30% Python-Based Analysis
• 20% SQL Data Extraction
  
  

Daily Responsibilities

• 60% Exploratory Analysis and BI Dashboard Development
• 20% Support Financial Analysis and Reporting
• 20% Cross-Team Collaboration with Analysts and Engineers
  
  

Posted By: Julie Bennett