Analytics Data Associate

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, us

Company Description

As part of the Wilshire family, you can rest assured that every day you are contributing to an organization that is helping investors improve their financial outcomes. For more than 50 years, Wilshire has been dedicated to providing customized portfolio solutions grounded in research and powered by next generation technologies.

Wilshire advises on over $1 trillion in assets for some of the world’s largest and most sophisticated institutional investors and is headquartered in the United States with offices worldwide.

Job Description

Wilshire seeks an Analytics Data Associate to help maintain and support analytics systems. The role involves Uploading data, generating and reviewing reports, and supporting client inquiries. This position requires some knowledge of investment, financial, economic and industry topics. We are looking for self-motivated candidates with strong academic backgrounds and professional drive. 

What you’ll do: 

• Upload data into analytics systems and verify the output for accuracy and consistency 
• Generate reports and validate results to ensure accuracy  
• Support client inquiries and provide analytical explanations 
• Maintain risk dashboards to monitor risk exposure 
• Investigate and analyze data errors, identifying causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence 
• Support all areas of risk management  
• Communicate results internally and externally 

Qualifications

• 3-5 years capital markets experience; or a quantitative master's degree + 1-2 years' experience 
• Proficiency in risk management tools and data analytics platforms 
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and VBA 
• Familiarity with SQL, Python or other programming languages is a plus 
• Experience in finance and knowledge of investments 
• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and recommend potential solutions to problems 
• Takes initiative and is highly motivated 
• Works effectively and productively in a team 
• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong communication skills 
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or related field 
• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to work additional hours during critical periods or special situations to ensure timely and accurate completion of key deliverables 

Additional Information

• This position will work on a hybrid model out of our New York or Pittsburgh office
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a collaborative work environment, generous PTO, 401(k) match, affordable & comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, CFA and other professional membership reimbursement, and more.

The pay range for this position is $60,000-$90,000. However, base pay will be determined on an individual basis considering various factors, including location, qualifications, skills, and experience. The total compensation package includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and a full range of health and financial benefit offerings, which will be provided in conjunction with an offer of employment.

Visit www.wilshire.com for additional company information. 

Wilshire is an SEC registered investment adviser and required to track certain political contributions under Rule 206(4)-5.  As such, you may be required to disclose your prior political contributions.  

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race/ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including gender and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, disability, medical condition (as defined by California Government Code section 12926), or sexual orientation.  Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment.  In addition, Wilshire adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.  We are completely committed to these principles not only because of the various laws which address these subjects, but because it is the right thing to do for our employees and clients to thrive.

If you have a disability, and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 310-584-6011.