Ascella Technologies is hiringFinancial Data Analyst

We are looking for a driven, ambitious, and experienced Financial Data Analyst. We would like to talk with you if you are a mission-driven individual who is interested in helping a financially-focused agency ingest corporate data and analyze it effectively for anomalies in trading data.  This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who has experience in working with financial data and appreciates the value of the enforcement mission.

What you will be doing

• Data analysis to identify potential trading violations and issues
• Working with large data extracts which may need transformation and manipulation prior to analysis 

What you need to be considered for this role (required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Statistics, Math or Computer Science (Master’s in any of these a plus)
• 3+ years of related work experience
• Prior experience and proven interest in the financial services industry either working for an asset management firm or supporting a capital markets compliance team
• Familiarity with the different types of securities that the funds trade and how trading is conducted
• Proficiency with MS Excel and Bloomberg Terminal
• Ability to use multiple financial toolkits for data analysis
• Ability to analyze and make sense of complex information
• Ability to effectively and efficiently multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• U.S. Citizenship required (dual nationals not eligible)
• Position will require a Public Trust background investigation

What makes you stand out from the crowd (desired)

• Master’s Degree in Financial Engineering or any of the above areas
• Experience in Securities Operations field
• Strong understanding of technology, including databases, SQL, API, and Python

About Us

Ascella Technologies develops and implements innovative technology solutions to deliver business outcomes and help clients manage risk.  Our senior consultants and software engineers bring extensive experience in our clients’ specialized business domains, applications, and technologies.  With this experience, Ascella has helped Federal, State, and local government agencies achieve success in their most critical missions.  Founded in 2002, Ascella is continuously growing and looking for team members that can help us continue to deliver value-added technology-based solutions.

Ascella’s continued success is a reflection of our passion for people.  We hire individuals with valuable experiences, and we strive to place people in roles that let them fully utilized their talents and flourish.  We also maintain an entrepreneurial culture in which each person’s contribution makes a visible impact on our company and is recognized accordingly.

What makes Ascella employees great

• Innovative Thinkers: From small suggestions to large goals, employee voices are heard and acknowledged.  We encourage employees to come up with creative ideas and give everyone the opportunity to help us define how we do things.  You will have the opportunity to solve real business problems and be challenged to come up with innovative solutions.
• Lifelong learners: We value lifelong learners who are excited about professional development and personal growth.  At Ascella, employees are part of a company and a culture that encourages continuous improvement of both the organization and our employees.  You will work in a collaborative environment with an experienced, highly capable team that learns from each other, and you will be both challenged and supported in your efforts to learn and grow.
• Customer-Centric: Ascella is committed to complete customer satisfaction on every project.  Our employees provide our customers with excellent service, proactively coming up with solutions to current and anticipated needs.  The customer experience is an integral part of our mission and values, and you will work alongside people who are focused and dedicated to the commitment of customer satisfaction. 
• Open Communicators: Transparency and communication are important to us at Ascella.  We have an “open door” policy, and our employees ask questions and share information on a regular basis.  We believe in aligning employee work with overall company objectives and being open about our strategic plan and what we are trying to achieve.  We encourage regular feedback and appreciate employee input on what’s working and what’s not so we can initiate discussions about how to improve our processes.
• Inclusive: At Ascella, we encourage and embrace diversity in our workforce.  We are committed to being an inclusive organization where all employees feel valued, respected, and engaged.  Our employees have an array of talents, ideas, and experiences that help foster creativity and innovation and drive our success.

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Position: Financial Data Analyst
Location: Washington, DC / New York, NY / Chicago, IL / Los Angeles, CA (Fully Remote)
Base Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and we are open to discussing compensation based on your qualifications and experience
Other Compensation: 4% contribution to 401(k), performance bonus, profit-sharing
Paid Time Off: 16 days PTO/year, 11 holidays/year
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k)…and more
Position is open until filled, applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Ascella Technologies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Ascella Technologies is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.