CAIS

Strategic Finance Analyst

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Alternative Investments, Financial ServicesIndustries

Strategic Finance Analyst

Company Information

CAIS is the pioneer in democratizing access to and education about alternative investments for independent financial advisors, empowering them to engage and transact with leading asset managers on a massive scale through a wide variety of alternative investment products and technology solutions. CAIS provides financial advisors with a broad selection of alternative investment strategies, including hedge funds, private equity, private credit, real estate, digital assets, and structured notes. CAIS also delivers industry-leading technology, operational efficiency, and world-class client service throughout the pre-trade, trade, and post-trade experience. CAIS supports over 50,000 advisors who oversee more than $6 trillion in network assets.

CAIS is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work, and our culture is at the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees can be their most authentic selves and feel inspired and supported to bring their voice forward to drive community, growth, and innovation.

Position Overview

Join CAIS as a Strategic Finance Analyst and turn data into decisions that power our next phase of growth. In this early-career position, you will enhance core financial models, automate KPI dashboards, and translate complex findings into clear stories for senior leadership. Success in this role calls for a blend of analytical skills and business curiosity. You should feel at home writing SQL, working with structured data, and visualizing results in modern BI tools—while always asking, “What does this mean for the business?” You’ll have meaningful ownership of day-to-day analytics, and the chance to lead strategic projects under supportive mentorship. If you are a data-savvy financial analyst eager to make an outsized impact at a growing fintech that is redefining access to alternative investments, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

Process Automation & Data Governance

  • Liaise with Data and Engineering teams to develop scalable SQL-based data pipelines, improving reporting speed and accuracy.
  • Continuously improve workflows, identifying opportunities to automate and standardize reporting.

Data Visualization & Insights

  • Develop interactive Tableau dashboards tracking KPIs, unit economics, and P&L trends.
  • Consolidate results and craft presentations that drive data-backed decision making.

Financial Modeling & Forecasting

  • Maintain and refine the company-wide financial model.
  • Build scenario model tools to evaluate new product and market initiatives.

Stakeholder Communication

  • Prepare management- and board-ready presentations summarizing performance, forecasts, and strategic initiatives.
  • Translate leadership questions into concise analyses and recommendations.

Strategic Projects

  • With guidance from senior team members, support special projects that analyze the impact of proposed business decisions.

Qualifications

  • 1 + years in a data-driven finance, consulting, or fintech role.
  • Bachelor’s in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Math, or related field.
  • Proficiency in SQL for data transformation and analysis (Snowflake experience a plus).
  • Demonstrated skill with at least one BI tool (Tableau, Looker, or Power BI).
  • Advanced Excel and financial-modeling capability; solid grasp of P&L and forecasting concepts.
  • Strong PowerPoint skills and storytelling ability for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proven success juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with high ownership.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with alternative-investment products or wealth-management platforms.
  • Familiarity with Python for data analysis and automation.
  • Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS principles and revenue recognition.
  • Prior experience building dashboards adopted by cross-functional teams.

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Skills

SQL
Data Pipelines
Reporting
Automation
Data Visualization
Financial Modeling
KPI Dashboards
Business Curiosity
Structured Data
BI Tools

CAIS

Platform for accessing alternative investments

About CAIS

CAIS provides a platform that simplifies access to alternative investments for financial advisors and wealth managers. This platform allows users to invest in asset classes such as private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and distressed debt, which are not typically included in traditional investment categories like stocks and bonds. CAIS's platform features a variety of investment options, a streamlined process for subscribing and reporting, and an educational tool called CAIS IQ that helps advisors understand the complexities of alternative investments. Unlike its competitors, CAIS emphasizes a thorough due diligence process to ensure that all funds on its platform meet high standards, which helps build trust with advisors and their clients. The goal of CAIS is to transform the investment experience for independent wealth managers and financial advisors, making it easier for them to diversify their clients' portfolios and improve investment outcomes.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$384.2MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from fintech platforms may erode CAIS's market share.
Potential regulatory scrutiny could increase compliance costs for CAIS.
Economic downturns may reduce investor appetite for alternative investments, impacting revenue.

Differentiation

CAIS offers a comprehensive platform for alternative investments, streamlining advisor access.
The platform integrates due diligence by Mercer, ensuring high standards for investment options.
CAIS IQ provides personalized learning, enhancing advisors' understanding of complex investments.

Upsides

Partnership with Blackstone expands CAIS's offerings with top-tier investment strategies.
Integration with Orion broadens CAIS's reach to a wider advisor base.
Launch of Compass tool enhances advisors' asset allocation capabilities on the platform.

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