Junior Data Analyst

The Cypress Group • Full-time • New York City Metropolitan Area, US • 2w ago

Job Title: Entry-Level Data Analyst

Location: New York, NY (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Entry-Level Data Analyst to join a leading alternative asset manager. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional with strong technical skills in Python and SQL, and an interest in working with financial data across private markets, credit, or other alternative investments.

You will partner closely with investment, risk, and operations teams to analyze data, build pipelines, and deliver insights that support investment decision-making.

Responsibilities

Analyze large datasets related to portfolios, transactions, and market data
Write complex SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and validate data
Develop and maintain data pipelines and workflows using Python
Build dashboards and reports to support investment and risk teams
Assist in automating manual processes and improving data infrastructure
Work with internal stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights
Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across systems

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field
Strong proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy preferred)
Solid SQL skills (joins, aggregations, window functions)
Understanding of data structures and basic ETL concepts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Interest in financial markets, particularly alternative investments (private equity, credit, hedge funds)

Nice to Have