Senior Data Analyst at DRW

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Finance, TradingIndustries

Requirements

3+ years of experience working as a data analyst
Knowledge of a variety of financial instruments, particularly exposure to derivatives instruments
Experience working with SQL
Experience with cloud storage solutions
Experience with workflow management tools (Airflow / Argo)
Prior experience writing documentation for senior stakeholders; the ability to accurately abstract and summarize technical information is critical
Python programming skills: PySpark, Pandas, Jupyter Notebooks (3+ years in a professional environment)
Prior experience working with git in a professional environment

Responsibilities

Verify, clean, and ensure data is accurate and consistent across systems used for research and analysis by the various trading teams globally
Analyze datasets in order to draw conclusions and provide insight to address stakeholder or project-related questions
Collect metrics and analyze datasets across different dimensions of data quality including; completeness, validity, accuracy, timeliness, and consistency
Perform preliminary root cause analysis and make recommendations for modifications in data pipelines to increase data quality
Monitor and work through production data issues whilst engaging key stakeholders across multiple teams and facilitating global support
Proactively identify opportunities for improvement in processes and engage with developers to determine the appropriate course of action

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SQLPythonPySparkPandasJupyter NotebooksGitAirflowArgoCloud Storage

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work location or arrangement for this role?

The position is hybrid.

What is the salary for this Senior Data Analyst position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Requirements include 3+ years as a data analyst, knowledge of financial instruments especially derivatives, SQL proficiency, cloud storage experience, workflow tools like Airflow/Argo, Python skills with PySpark/Pandas/Jupyter (3+ years), git experience, and documentation skills for senior stakeholders.

What is the company culture like at DRW?

DRW values autonomy, quick pivoting to opportunities, respect, curiosity, open minds, high expectations, integrity, innovation, and challenging consensus.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Data Analyst role?

A strong candidate has 3+ years of professional data analyst experience, deep Python skills including PySpark, Pandas, and Jupyter, SQL proficiency, financial instrument knowledge especially derivatives, and experience with git, cloud storage, workflow tools, and stakeholder documentation.

DRW

Proprietary trading and risk management firm

About DRW

RGM Advisors engages in proprietary trading using its own capital to operate in various financial markets. The firm focuses on developing trading strategies that utilize advanced technology and data analytics to manage risk and pursue high returns. By serving institutional clients such as hedge funds and investment banks, RGM Advisors maintains a flexible business model that allows it to trade its own money, rather than clients' funds. This approach enables better risk management and the ability to generate revenue through trading profits, achieved by employing sophisticated algorithms and market-making strategies. RGM Advisors is distinguished by its global presence and its commitment to attracting top talent, providing them with the tools needed to excel and rewarding exceptional performance.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

2001Year Founded

M_AND_ACompany Stage

Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees