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, Staffing and Recruiting.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Jr. Data Analyst to support reporting, operational analytics, process improvement, and business systems initiatives. This entry-level, temporary opportunity starts part-time (~20 hours/week) with the potential to convert to full-time. Work will be primarily onsite initially with a transition to hybrid expected. Pay range: $19.00/hr - $24.00/hr.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop, maintain, and analyze reports, dashboards, and KPIs to inform business decisions.
• Build and improve reporting processes using Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas), VBA/macros, Power Query, and Microsoft 365 tools.
• Identify workflow bottlenecks and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Compile, track, and present operational metrics and performance data to stakeholders.
• Create and maintain process documentation, workflow maps, and issue-tracking logs.
• Collaborate with leadership on short- and long-term operational and analytics initiatives.
• Use Microsoft Copilot and other AI productivity tools to streamline reporting and routine tasks.
• Provide basic end-user support and assist on technology or system-related projects.
• Maintain accurate reporting files, project documentation, and operational records.

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What We’re Looking For

• Experience (academic, internship, or professional) in data analysis, operations, or financial services environments.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills: advanced formulas, data manipulation, and VBA/macros.
• Hands-on comfort with Power Query and Microsoft 365 reporting/prep tools.
• Ability to interpret trends, summarize findings, and communicate recommendations clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities and documentation.
• Familiarity with workflow analysis and process improvement methods.
• Comfortable learning and applying AI-assisted tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to improve productivity.

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Exposure to fraud analytics, anti-fraud activities, or fraud investigation processes.
• Experience building dashboards or KPIs with a business-intelligence tool (even at a basic level).
• Prior work in a staffing, recruiting, or operations-heavy environment.

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Compensation & Schedule

• Base pay: $19.00/hr - $24.00/hr (range provided by Confidential Client).
• Schedule: Part-time to start (~20 hours/week) with potential full-time conversion.
• Work arrangement: Primarily onsite to start; transitioning to a hybrid model over time.
• Employment type: Temporary (with potential to convert).

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Benefits & Additional Notes

• Benefits may be available to contract/temporary hires (medical, vision, dental, life/disability), and eligible hires may have access to retirement plan options—details to be provided by the hiring organization.
• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This role is located in Buffalo, NY. Local and state hiring laws apply; the posted pay range is provided to comply with applicable pay-transparency requirements.

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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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