Job Title: Statistical Assistants Employment Type: Contract Work Hours: 40 hrs./week Work site: Hybrid Location: One State Street, New York, NY 10004 Job Duration: 1 Year Closing: 11/02/2023.
Job Overview: The New York State Department of Financial Services (Client) is seeking a dynamic and analytical Statistical Assistant to join the Research & Innovation Division, specializing in Virtual Currency. In this critical role, you will report directly to the Virtual Currency Data Governance Director and play an essential part in transforming data and business processes within the division.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., accounting, economics, data science, statistics) or equivalent.
Work Experience: Four (4) or more years of financial services experience in one or more of the following areas:
Statistical Data Analysis
Data Governance & Management
Business Analytics
Data Visualization
Data and/or Information Security
Data Quality
Metrics and Reporting
Internal Controls and Process Re-engineering
Financial Risk Management
Auditing
Job Duties:
Collaborate with data stakeholders to facilitate decision-making processes and address outstanding issues.
Automate manual processes and reporting using technical expertise.
Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for data analysis and statistical studies.
Analyze complex data sets, recommend procedures, and utilize various analytical and statistical approaches.
Create dashboards and visualize data using business intelligence software.
Prepare business analytics and assist in developing data governance metrics and reporting.
Conduct research and analysis of Client data, system flows, definitions, and key challenges and opportunities.
Assist in the preparation of reports as needed.
Develop documentation, including reference guides, summaries, reports, and meeting minutes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Skills:
Proficiency in statistical data analysis, data governance, and data management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience in business analytics and data visualization.
Knowledge of data and information security.
Familiarity with data quality assessment and reporting.
Understanding of internal controls and process re-engineering.
Financial risk management expertise.
Auditing experience.
Misc. Information:
Shift Days/Time: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Background check and fingerprinting are required, including criminal, SSN, education, and prior employment verification.
Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.
Client does not provide parking, but the office is accessible by bus or subway.
Once onboarded, Client has a 50% telecommuting policy in place.
The Nexus Staff Difference:
Our outstanding healthcare coverage, including dental and vision, begins in just 30 days after you join us.
We offer weekly payments via ACH (Automated Clearing House).
Serving as Prime Vendors to New York State and New York City for over 10 years.
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Contract
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