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ION · 1 month ago

Senior Business Data Analyst, New York

New York

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $185K/yr

8+ years exp

ION Group is a company focused on providing cutting-edge solutions for the financial industry. As a Senior Business Data Analyst, you will play a crucial role in data-intensive projects, ensuring accurate data flows and robust reporting while collaborating with various teams to resolve issues and provide insights.

AccountingAsset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesSoftware

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Investigate data and system-related issues across internal financial applications. Identify root causes, perform data analysis, and coordinate with teams or vendors to implement fixes

Write and execute SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze data. Handle tasks such as finding duplicates, joining multiple datasets, and comparing data across systems

Perform data profiling, data mapping, and data quality checks to ensure consistency and integrity across upstream and downstream systems

Generate recurring and ad hoc reports for business stakeholders, providing actionable insights from complex datasets

Support testing efforts for bug fixes, new features, and platform upgrades. Document results, assist with UAT, and ensure data-driven validation

Translate business requirements into clear technical specifications, including data requirements and reporting logic. Collaborate with developers and product owners to refine user stories

Maintain and update documentation, including data dictionaries, implementation trackers, and training materials

Provide guidance and support to users on data-related questions, reporting tools, and system workflows

Qualification

SQLData analysisData profilingBI/reporting toolsData architectureAgile deliveryCommunication skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving

Required

8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Technical Analyst in financial services, preferably in capital markets, investment banking, or trading environments

Strong SQL skills: ability to write queries, handle joins/unions, find duplicates, and perform data validations

Hands-on experience with data analysis, data profiling, data mapping, and data warehouse/reporting projects

Experience with BI/reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar

Solid understanding of data architecture, data governance, and application integration principles

Familiarity with object-oriented concepts, ERDs, and API-based data flows

Experience working in Agile delivery teams, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and user story definition

Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Attention to detail and problem-solving skills, particularly when working with large or complex datasets

Preferred

Agile certifications or product management experience are a plus

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Company

ION

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ION Group provides solutions for electronic trading, position management, pricing, risk management, and downstream processing for clients.

Founded in 1998

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://iongroup.com

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