Automation Analyst

Global trading firm seeks a talented Analyst with a passion for optimization to join their team to drive critical firmwide automation initiatives.

Based in the firm's NY HQ, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving efficiency through the design and redesign of critical processes and workflows. In this complex role, the successful candidate will need to leverage a mix of analytical, operational, product, project, relationship management and technical skills.

• 2+ years' relevant experience in an Automation Engineer, Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Process Engineer, Product Manager, Product Ops, Product Owner and/or Technical Project Manager type function.
• Sector agnostic; with a preference for financial services, fintech and or technology.
• Business analysis; requirements gathering, user stories, technical specifications.
• Project Management; coordinate and deliver projects.
• Hands-on experience with data models/field level mapping/templates.
• Knowledge of AI is a huge plus.
• Deployment of new technology to drive automation.
• Experience building 0->1.
• Strong execution and delivery focus.
• Experience creating, delivering and presenting decks to senior stakeholders.
• Extensive stakeholder influencing and relationship management skills.
• Outstanding communication skills with ability to translate between business and technical stakeholders.
• Strong technical bias and familiarity with technical concepts (ie: API's, data standards, programming a plus).
• Knowledge of Alteryx, Figma, Jira, Python, SQL, Tableau.
• Bachelors in an engineering/technical discipline (computer / electrical / industrial / mechanical / systems engineering / operations research or similar);
  Masters degree welcome but not required.
• An interest in, and passion for, automation, data, innovation and new technology.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.

A highly competitive compensation package is on offer, to include base + bonus + benefits.

For more information and a discussion in confidence please apply with your resume.