Data Analyst

Position Summary

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Data Analyst to join our dynamic team. As a Data Analyst, you will be responsible for interpreting data, analyzing results, and providing actionable insights to drive informed decision-making across both Focus Financial Partners and our network of businesses. You will work closely with senior leadership and operational stakeholders to understand their data needs, develop analytical solutions, and present findings in a clear and concise manner.  

This position can be in New York, NY /St. Louis, MO.

Primary Responsibilities

Access Policies & Standards

o   Develop, implement, and maintain access control policies and standards across systems and applications.

o   Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to design and deploy identity and access management (IAM) solutions, including privileged access management (PAM).

o   Conduct regular access reviews and audits, ensuring appropriate permissions are granted and removed in a timely manner.

o   Support the drafting and lead the implementation of access policies, recommend improvements, and monitor user activities to ensure compliance with organizational policies.

o   Prepare reports and metrics on access management effectiveness.

Data Catalog Management

o   Lead the administration and optimization of the enterprise data catalog system, ensuring accurate inventory and classification of data assets.

o   Curate, structure, and manage the Business Glossary and Data Catalog to enhance accessibility and usability across data teams and data owners within our business.

o   Design data solutions, including metadata management, taxonomies, and data classification.

o   Translate business data governance requirements into technical requirements, and onboard users to data governance platforms.

o   Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize feature development, drive catalog adoption, and build comprehensive acceptance criteria.

Qualifications

o   Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or related field. Master's degree preferred.   

o   Proven experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or related roles.   

o   Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python, R, etc.).   

o   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.   

o   Excellent communication and presentation abilities.   

o   Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.   

o   Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, etc.) is a plus. 

o   Knowledge of machine learning and data mining techniques is desirable.  

About Focus Financial Partners

Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus, please visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com.

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $60,000 - $70,000.  Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed and the applicant's skill set.  The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other reward may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

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