Business Intelligence Group

Data analytics plays a critical role for management to navigating today’s complex business environment. The Business Intelligence Group (BIG) drives a comprehensive data strategy from the front office across Markets. The BIG team’s role includes delivering key business insights to Sales and Trading through data product development and data visualization across all aspects of the Equities trading business. The role would suit a candidate who is an individual contributor and is highly data literate, analytical, enjoys working directly with the Front Office to solve complex business problems and is interested in working with cutting edge data technologies. The role sits within Quantitative Research (QR), but close collaboration with partners in Product, Technology, Finance / Business Management and Operations will be essential.

Opportunity

We are looking for a VP to join the Business Intelligence Group (BIG) in support of the Equities business. The successful candidate will join this strategically important team which is part of the Quantitative Research (QR) organization, while also aligned to other key data and analytics disciplines across Global Markets.

This is a highly visible role within a specialized team of data strategists and as such, will require analytical insight, strong data discipline, sound understanding of technology, keen business acumen, and an entrepreneurial spirit to execute. Strong communication and relationship skills is a must, as well as having the ability to bridge the gap between technology and the business. The role also provides the opportunity to learn and develop skills in cutting edge data analysis and visualization tools, as well as cloud technology.

Responsibilities will include the following:

Work with desk and business heads to develop data and analytics solutions supporting their business goals and objectives Develop relevant data products that address various business needs and support strategic decision-making Design and create interactive and visually appealing data visualizations and dashboards using tools such as Tableau, or similar Perform data analysis and provide actionable insights to Sales and Trading  Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security by implementing firm standards and best practices in data quality management and governance Work closely with colleagues in Quantitative Research, Technology and the Chief Data and Analytics Office (CDAO) to drive the Markets data strategy forward

Qualifications:

Relevant Equities product and/or markets knowledge required, including cash and/or derivatives Relevant coding experience with script languages such as Python Adept user of business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Tableau, QuickSight, etc. Firm understanding of relational databases, data query languages (e.g. SQL) and cloud technologies (e.g. AWS S3, Redshift, Glue, etc.) Highly adept and passionate about working with data and analytics in a fast paced environment Knowledge of statistics, basic machine learning and/or LLMs a plus