Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP)

Assistant Director, Analytics

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Chicago, IL

Hybrid

Mid level

Fintech • Financial Services

The Role

The Assistant Director, Analytics conducts financial data analysis related to index creation, collaborates with Analytics team on methodologies, and develops promotional content. Responsibilities include statistical analysis, large dataset manipulation, and client interactions, while maintaining effective teamwork and project management under deadlines.

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GENERAL SUMMARY: The Assistant Director, Analytics is a functional/technical specialist on financial data analysis and consultant in the areas of index methodology, data, and index investing, as the current assignment and project requirements may dictate. The Assistant Director, Analytics' primary responsibilities include 1) independent financial data analysis at the security, company, and index level to facilitate creation of new indexes, 2) collaborating with Analytics team members on issues related to index metrics and methodologies for analysis and marketing purposes, and 3) development of key messages for promotional materials explaining benefits of CRSP index methodologies and periodic reports. Demonstrating effective teamwork is an important part of this responsibility in that the candidate will partner with others in the Analytics team and work closely with personnel in Client Services, Index Operations, Programming, and Operations. Related duties will include the incorporation and processing of related information being collected from internal and external sources and from research databases.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct financial analysis of current and proposed indexes or investment strategies, using statistical methods and various analytical tools

Perform analysis and manipulate large datasets to extract meaningful insights

Prepare reports summarizing research findings for white papers or marketing materials

Independently review and analyze financial statements

Serve as a technical and marketing specialist on index analysis including understanding index-related data (both input and index related reference/research data)

Develop functional knowledge of the maintenance and management of stock universe information and understand corporate actions and their impact to the CRSP Indexes

Participate in projects as required, in efforts to improve and expand CRSP Index offerings and data quality and to enhance internal procedures

Meet with clients and representatives visiting the CRSP operation and/or respond to client inquiries.

Collaborate and coordinate with all CRSP staff in a team-oriented environment

Maintain effective working relationships with all members of CRSP through cooperation, coordination and mutual respect

Maintain confidentiality and deal discretely with confidential information

Demonstrate initiative and assume other duties as assigned

Other duties as assigned

MEASUREMENTS OF SUCCESS:

Demonstrated expertise in the areas of Quantitative Methods and data manipulation

Effectively presents complex financial topics to colleagues within CRSP and clients outside CRSP

Successfully collaborates with analytics team and relevant others on issues relating to index metrics and methodology for analysis or marketing purposes

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field, typically Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Statistics/Mathematics

Three (3) to five (5) years of financial and data analysis/research experience in a major financial firm, or CFA or an MBA in Finance with two (2) or three (3) years of work experience in financial industry

Proficiency in statistics, mathematics, and computer science relevant to data analysis

Experience working within strict deadlines and managing workloads effectively

Advanced knowledge of financial and real-time news sources (sec.gov, Factiva, Bloomberg, etc.)

Advanced experience with Microsoft Office environment

Expert knowledge of Excel

Experience with analytic tools like SAS, Python, and R, and with relational databases preferred, including the working knowledge of SQL.

Experience completing assigned project research with minimal supervision or assistance

Ability to explain complex financial topics in an accessible manner

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to pay meticulous attention to detail

Sound analytical and research skills

Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment

Mental Demands:
Strong attention to detail; analytic and problem-solving skills; ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions; ability to use independent judgment and operate under time-pressure and strict deadlines.
Physical Demands:
Work is performed in a professional office environment. Work will require extensive computer terminal use, possibly involving multiple screens and keyboards in individual workspaces, and regular use of additional shared terminal and hardcopy resources. May require work travel and client-facing interactions.
WORK SCHEDULE: Standard hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility may be required for client interaction and travelling.
LOCATION: 105 West Adams Street, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60603
Salary Range: $119,509.00 - $155,362.00 USD Annually + Benefits
The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

Top Skills

Python

SAS

SQL

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The Company

HQ: Chicago, IL

100 Employees

Hybrid Workplace

Year Founded: 1960

What We Do

CRSP provides data of the highest integrity and transparency to ensure the strongest foundation for economic forecasting, stock market research and financial analysis conducted by academic organizations, investment banks, brokerage firms, corporations, and government agencies. Our data has led to the transformation of the world of finance.

Why Work With Us

Our culture is truly unique. We employ and engage with some of the brightest minds in finance and seek to encourage the dissemination of knowledge and expansion of the frontier of financial research in a professional environment committed to mutual respect and teamwork.