Financial Risk & Markets- Data & Technology - Experienced Associate
The Financial Risk & Markets Data & Technology Experienced Associate at Confidential Client applies advanced data analysis, visualization, and machine learning techniques to support clients in optimizing operations and achieving strategic goals. This role involves developing data pipelines, creating dashboards, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver data-driven insights in a fast-paced consulting environment, fostering professional growth and client value.
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Position overview
Confidential Client is seeking a Financial Risk & Markets - Data & Technology - Experienced Associate to join their Technology Consulting team in Chicago, IL. This role focuses on extracting insights from large datasets, building data pipelines, creating visualizations, and applying statistical and machine learning techniques to support data-driven decision-making for financial-risk and market-facing clients.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct complex data analysis to extract actionable insights that support client decision-making.
- Apply advanced analytical techniques to optimize client operations and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Build and maintain data pipelines, ETL processes, and integrations to ensure data quality and integrity.
- Create dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI and Tableau to visualize trends and KPIs.
- Develop and validate statistical models and predictive algorithms to inform risk analysis and forecasting.
- Use scripting and ML tools (e.g., Python, SAS) to prototype and productionize analytics solutions.
- Collaborate closely with client teams and internal stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Implement data security, validation, and governance best practices to protect sensitive information.
- Research and iterate on algorithm and model improvements to increase accuracy and performance in production contexts.
Qualifications
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in any field.
- Minimum 1 year of professional experience in data analysis, analytics, or related roles.
- Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to communicate findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Practical experience with data manipulation and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL).
- Familiarity with statistical modeling, predictive analytics, or machine learning workflows.
Preferred / What Sets You Apart
- Degree or coursework in Accounting, Engineering, Data Analytics/Science, Computer & Information Science, Economics, or Finance.
- Certifications or hands-on experience with Databricks, MS SQL, Power BI, AWS/Azure/GCP, Python, or SAS.
- Proven experience applying machine learning to financial risk or market data.
- Experience building dashboards, complex data models, and production-grade data pipelines.
- Prior consulting experience or client-facing project work is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $63,000 - $140,000 (actual pay depends on skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws).
- Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and personal/family sick leave (benefits summary available upon request).
Location & Employment Type
- Work location: Chicago, IL (onsite or hybrid per client needs).
- Employment type: FULL_TIME.
- Confidential Client does not typically sponsor H-1B lottery-dependent applicants as described in their policy; please check final employer guidance.
Why work with Careertakes (and our client)?
- Careertakes acts as a third-party recruiter to present this and other matched opportunities from top employers.
- You’ll be employed directly by Confidential Client and receive full employer benefits and onboarding.
- This role is suited for candidates who want to grow technical analytics skills while working on high-impact financial risk and market problems.
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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