UJA-Federation of New York cares for those in need, rescues those in harm’s way, and renews and strengthens the Jewish people in New York, in Israel, and around the world. As the largest local Jewish federation in the world, UJA-Federation has been a critical actor in the historic work of North American Jewry in Israel over the past 60 years.
The Investment Office manages the endowment and pension plan assets of the UJA-Federation of New York. The assets are invested with external managers globally across a broad range of asset classes and strategies including public equity and credit, hedge funds, private equity and credit, and real assets.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Manager for Investment Analytics and Technology will serve as a strategic analytics partner and internal consultant to the Investment Office, helping identify, design, build, and implement data-driven tools that support better investment decision-making across a complex, multi-asset class portfolio. This individual will work closely with investment professionals to understand workflows, translate analytical needs into practical solutions, and make high-quality investment analytics more accessible, intuitive, secure, and actionable.
The role will also help advance the Investment Office’s existing data environment by managing existing data assets, adding and validating new data sources, and ensuring strong data integrity, governance, and security. This individual will assess emerging tools and technologies, manage relevant vendor relationships, and contribute to the evaluation of technology-related investment opportunities, including venture capital investments.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with the Investment Office to identify opportunities where data, analytics, automation, and technology can improve investment decision-making, operational effectiveness, and reporting.
- Manage, maintain, and expand the Investment Office’s SQL database environment in Azure, including integrating data from multiple APIs, adding and validating new data sources, documenting data flows, monitoring data quality, managing access, and optimizing database performance.
- Design, build, deploy, and maintain production-grade internal analytics tools, dashboards, data pipelines, and applications, including Streamlit and LLM based tools, that make investment data more accessible, customizable, secure, and actionable.
- Evaluate emerging AI, machine learning, and automation tools as the ecosystem evolves, with a focus on ease of use, security, analytical quality, workflow efficiency, and relevance to Investment Office needs. Explore secure AI-enabled workflows and data-access frameworks that help investment professionals interact more effectively with approved data, analytics, and internal knowledge sources.
- Participate actively in Investment Office meetings, contributing data-driven insights to support portfolio management, manager research, asset allocation, and investment evaluation.
- Support the evaluation of technology-related investment opportunities, including venture capital investments; collaborate with departments across UJA to share best practices; and complete ad hoc-related projects with a data-forward, analytical, and solutions-oriented approach.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and technically sophisticated investment professional who combines analytical judgment with the ability to build practical, production-grade data and technology solutions.
COMPETENCIES
- Strong technical proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience building and maintaining databases, data pipelines, APIs, dashboards, and analytics applications.
- Experience working with cloud-based data environments, preferably Azure, including data ingestion, validation, documentation, access management, and performance optimization.
- Demonstrated ability to design, build, deploy, and maintain production-grade internal tools or applications for business users; experience with Streamlit, Python-based analytics applications, and Excel-based workflows strongly preferred; experience with Tableau, Power BI, or similar visualization platforms a plus.
- Familiarity with AI, machine learning, automation tools, LLM-enabled workflows, or emerging enterprise analytics technologies, including an understanding of data security, governance, and responsible use considerations.
- Demonstrated analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities, with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy, integrity, security, documentation, and responsible use of data and technology.
- Collaborative and effective communicator with strong project-management skills, able to partner closely with a technically sophisticated investment team, translate analytical capabilities into practical investment applications, prioritize multiple projects, and operate effectively in a lean, high-impact team environment.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred in data science, computer science, engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, finance, business analytics, or a related quantitative field.
- Five or more years of relevant experience in data science, analytics engineering, software engineering, investment analytics, financial technology, quantitative research, or a related technical role.
SALARY RANGE
$155,000 to $180,000 plus bonus potential, commensurate with experience
REPORTS TO
Chief Investment Officer
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, engineering, applied math, statistics, finance, business analytics, or related quantitative field
- Graduate degree
- Five or more years of relevant experience in data science, analytics engineering, software engineering, investment analytics, fintech, or quantitative research
- Strong technical proficiency in Python
- Strong technical proficiency in SQL
- Experience building and maintaining databases, data pipelines, APIs, dashboards, and analytics applications
- Experience with cloud-based data environments
- Experience with Azure
- Experience designing, building, deploying, and maintaining production-grade internal tools or applications (Streamlit and Python-based analytics applications preferred)
- Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or similar visualization platforms
- Familiarity with AI, machine learning, LLM-enabled workflows, automation tools, and data security/governance best practices
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, and project-management skills
What We Do
UJA-Federation of New York is the largest local philanthropy in the world. For more than 100 years, we’ve brought New Yorkers together to solve some of the most pressing problems facing our community. Thanks to our network of hundreds of non-profits, we can leverage our expertise across any number of areas — including health and human services, arts and culture, and education — to care for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, respond to crises close to home and far away, and shape our Jewish future. Our reach extends from New York to Israel to nearly 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year. We’re looking for smart, talented, driven people who haven’t met a challenge that’s too big to conquer. Whether you’re a recent college graduate or a seasoned professional, we offer a wide array of opportunities for people of every discipline. Whether your passion is government relations, fundraising, data analysis, marketing, IT, accounting, graphic design, or community planning — there’s something here for you. We’re operating on a hybrid work model: three set days in the office and two days remote. At UJA, respect and inclusion are the cornerstones of our organizational culture. We are committed to advancing an environment where people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can be their authentic selves and where every voice is heard and valued. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, more effective, and more compassionate. That is why we’re committed to continuing our education and awareness as we look to create a more inclusive workplace, one that’s best prepared to meet the needs of the diverse communities we proudly serve. UJA is an equal opportunity employer.
Why Work With Us
Do you want to come to work every day feeling like you’re changing the world? Are you a bold, creative, results-oriented thinker? Do you thrive in a warm, supportive work environment? Then check out UJA.
