We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with strong data engineering and reporting expertise to join our team. In this role, you will design and build scalable data pipelines, integrate data from multiple sources—including databases and APIs—and transform complex datasets into meaningful insights through reports and dashboards. The ideal candidate has strong Python programming skills and a proven track record of developing high-quality reporting solutions, with experience in Power BI strongly preferred. Exposure to the hedge fund or broader financial services industry, along with experience working with Snowflake, will be considered a strong advantage.
Responsibilities
Extract, clean, and transform data from relational databases and third-party APIs
Design, build, and maintain interactive reports and dashboards (Power BI preferred)
Write and maintain Python scripts for data processing, automation, and analysis
Partner with business stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate them into technical solutions
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and timeliness across all reporting deliverables
Optimize queries and data pipelines for performance and reliability
Document data sources, transformation logic, and reporting processes
5–8 years of relevant professional experience
Hands-on experience retrieving data from both databases (SQL) and APIs
Strong report building and data visualization skills; Power BI experience strongly preferred
Proficiency in Python for data manipulation and automation
Solid understanding of data modeling and query optimization
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Domain knowledge of hedge funds or the broader financial services / investment industry
Experience working with Snowflake
Skills Required
- 5-8 years of relevant professional experience
- Hands-on experience retrieving data from databases (SQL) and third-party APIs
- Proficiency in Python for data manipulation and automation
- Strong report building and data visualization skills
- Power BI experience
- Experience working with Snowflake
- Solid understanding of data modeling and query optimization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Domain knowledge of hedge funds or broader financial services / investment industry
What We Do
Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading global financial services firm, serving clients from over 30 offices around the world. Founded in 1945 as a securities brokerage and investment bank, the firm pioneered computer-based bond trading, built one of the broadest distribution networks in the industry and became the market’s premier dealer of government securities. Today, Cantor Fitzgerald is known for its strength across a diverse array of businesses, including equity and fixed income capital markets, investment banking, commercial real estate finance and services, prime brokerage, asset management and wealth management, and e-commerce and online ventures. In all its businesses, the firm is an acknowledged leader in developing advanced technologies to expand market access, and help clients achieve their most important financial and strategic objectives. This commitment to client-centered innovation has led to enduring relationships with many of the world’s most demanding institutional investors and corporations. For more information please visit www.cantor.com.
