Data Analyst – Mid/Back Office Tech Team
The Data Analyst role in the Mid/Back Office Tech Team focuses on designing and developing Qlik Sense dashboards and data transformations to support middle and back-office functions such as accounting and compliance. The position also involves developing backend services to ensure seamless data flow across the full trade lifecycle, optimizing system performance, and supporting production systems in a fast-paced trading environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, proprietary trading / financial services.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Overview & Team Context
Confidential Client is a proprietary trading firm focused on combining trading expertise with technology to support high-performance, auditable trading operations. This role sits on the Mid/Back Office Tech Team, supporting middle- and back-office workflows by delivering business intelligence, reliable data pipelines, and backend services that power trade lifecycle processes (trade capture, reconciliation, P&L, settlements, accounting feeds, and third-party reporting).
Qlik & Business Intelligence Development (Core Focus)
- Lead Qlik Sense dashboard design and development for middle- and back-office users (accounting, compliance, operations).
- Implement and maintain data load transformations in Qlik Sense to ensure timely, accurate reporting.
- Own audit-trail and reconciliation reporting delivered to internal stakeholders and external 3rd parties.
- Ensure BI outputs meet high accuracy, auditability, and deadline requirements.
Backend, Integration & Trade Lifecycle Support
- Develop and maintain backend services that support the full trade lifecycle (trade capture, reconciliation, P&L, settlements, accounting feeds).
- Build and improve integrations to ensure accurate, reliable data flow between front-office trading systems and middle/back-office platforms.
- Collaborate with core development teams to optimize data models and service endpoints that feed analytics and operational reports.
System Optimization & Production Operations
- Support production systems and troubleshoot time-sensitive incidents under pressure.
- Improve observability, reliability, and performance through testing, monitoring, and automation.
- Contribute to deployment and operational best practices: version control, automated testing, containerized deployments, and monitoring.
Required Skills & Experience
- Academic degree in Computer Science or another STEM-related field.
- 2+ years of experience as a Data Analyst or Data Engineer (or similar role).
- Advanced SQL expertise and strong programming skills in one or more general-purpose languages.
- Solid understanding of relational databases, data modeling, data quality, and performance optimization.
- Experience building business intelligence dashboards, operational reports, and self-service analytics solutions using a modern visualization platform (Qlik Sense experience strongly preferred).
- Familiarity with the end-to-end software development lifecycle: version control, automated testing, containerized deployments, system monitoring, and production support.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced trading environment.
- Self-starter who can prioritize tasks, meet strict deadlines, and work independently or in a team.
Nice to Have
- Experience with systems and data processes across a complete operational lifecycle (trade capture, reconciliation, P&L, settlement, accounting, or regulatory reporting).
- Background in trading, financial services, or other regulated environments where accuracy and auditability are essential.
- Exposure to AI/ML for workflow automation, anomaly detection, data-quality monitoring, or intelligent reporting.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 per year, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.
- Final compensation is determined by experience, skills, and qualifications. Confidential Client also offers a competitive total rewards package and comprehensive benefits.
Application expected to close: 2026-09-01
What We Value
- Accuracy, reliability, and ownership — especially for audit-sensitive workflows.
- Clear communication between engineering, operations, and business stakeholders.
- Continuous improvement through automation, observability, and robust testing.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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