Senior Data Analyst - Capital Markets

As a Senior Data Analyst at Clear Street, your primary responsibilities include automating Finance and Compliance regulatory processes, building solutions that handle large data sets, and partnering with various teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with regulatory obligations. You will also be expected to provide technical guidance, prioritize tasks, and innovate solutions to streamline workflows across the organization.

To be considered for the Senior Data Analyst role at Clear Street, you should have at least five years of experience in data analysis specifically within capital markets. Proficiency in Python and SQL, alongside familiarity with data warehouses like Snowflake, is essential. Experience with regulatory reporting in the finance sector and strong communication skills are also important to effectively collaborate with stakeholders.

The Senior Data Analyst plays a crucial role at Clear Street by developing automated solutions that enhance our Finance and Compliance functions. By leveraging innovative technology to analyze and streamline processes, you will contribute significantly to our goal of creating a reliable, single source-of-truth platform for our clients, ultimately helping us to redefine brokerage operations.

At Clear Street, the work environment is collaborative and dynamic. With a focus on teamwork and open communication, you will have the opportunity to make impactful contributions. As a Senior Data Analyst, you'll benefit from a culture that embraces innovation and continuous learning, while working with talented professionals committed to driving operational excellence.

Clear Street promotes a culture of growth and development. As a Senior Data Analyst, you will have numerous opportunities to expand your skill set and take on leadership roles. Your involvement in crucial projects and engagement with various teams will empower you to not only enhance your career but also significantly contribute to the firm’s trajectory as it evolves and expands.

In your response, focus on specific projects where you've successfully utilized SQL and Python for data manipulation or analysis. Highlight your ability to design robust databases or create automated reporting mechanisms that improved workflow efficiency or compliance accuracy.

Provide a detailed example of a complex data issue in capital markets, explain the steps you took to analyze and resolve it, and emphasize the impact your solution had on the team or organization.

Discuss your process for validating data and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Mention any tools or methodologies you use to ensure that the reports generated are accurate, timely, and meet all legal obligations.

Explain how you simplify technical details into easily digestible insights for stakeholders. Mention your use of visualizations, clear reporting formats, or presentations to effectively communicate key findings and recommendations.

Share specific examples of how you’ve utilized Snowflake or similar data warehouses to organize, analyze, and retrieve data efficiently. Discuss how this has contributed to your analytical capabilities and how it affected project outcomes.

Talk about your methods for keeping current, such as following industry news, attending webinars or conferences, participating in professional groups, and exploring new technology that can enhance your work and benefit the firm.

Discuss your organizational skills, how you assess the urgency and importance of tasks, and any tools or techniques you employ to manage multiple projects effectively while ensuring high-quality work.

Give an example of a project where collaboration was essential. Emphasize your communication style, willingness to listen and integrate feedback, and how you build rapport with colleagues from different functions.

Outline your market knowledge and specific experience with financial products. Discuss how this understanding has influenced your data analysis and reporting in past roles.

Share details about a project where you contributed significantly, highlighting the goals, your role, the challenges faced, and the positive outcomes resulting from your work.