Junior Data Scientist / Master's Required

A data-driven financial analytics firm is actively hiring a Junior Data Scientist with a strong background in business intelligence, data visualization, and financial data analysis. This role is designed for early-career professionals with an academic foundation and practical exposure to Python and Power BI, who are looking to make a meaningful impact in the finance space.

You will work directly with senior team members to create dashboards, conduct exploratory analysis, and deliver data-driven recommendations. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with formal training in data science to apply their skills in a finance-focused, insights-driven environment.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or a closely related field (required)

• 1–2 years of experience working with data in either a professional or academic capacity

• Strong Power BI skills, including dashboard design, DAX calculations, and data modeling

• Solid proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, visualization libraries) for data analysis

• Understanding of financial concepts and reporting metrics

• Strong SQL capabilities for data extraction and manipulation

• Clear communication skills for translating data into business insights

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience with Excel Power Query, advanced formulas, or VBA

• Familiarity with cloud data environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)

• Exposure to ETL or data pipeline concepts

• Interest in financial forecasting or modeling

What You Will Be Doing:

Tech Breakdown:

• 50% Power BI Reporting & Visualization

• 30% Python-Based Analysis

• 20% SQL Data Extraction

Daily Responsibilities:

• 60% Exploratory Analysis and BI Dashboard Development

• 20% Support Financial Analysis and Reporting

• 20% Cross-Team Collaboration with Analysts and Engineers