Job Description
Job Description
Statistical Assistant
Job Description and Required Services:
NYS Department of Financial Services is looking for a motivated and analytically driven Statistical Assistant to be part of the Virtual Currency Unit (VCU) within the Research and Innovation Division. This position will be part of the Virtual Currency Data Governance & Analytics group within the VCU. The position will help drive the transformation of data, and business processes and practices. The role will also develop data analytics and reports.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Reviews and monitors quality of data submissions by entities, monitors variances, identifies trends, and recommends relevant actions.
- Designs and prepares periodic reports as per requirements details in official DFS policies.
- Closely collaborate with data stakeholders in the Limited Purpose Trust Unit to drive decision making processes and facilitate discussions to address outstanding items.
- Use technical expertise to automate manual processes and reporting.
- Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in data analysis and/or statistical studies.
- Work with complex data sets to understand problems and recommend procedures while using various analytical and statistical approaches.
- Use business intelligence software (Tableau) to create dashboards and visualize data.
- Prepare business analytics and assist in preparing metrics and reporting for the Limited Purpose Trust Unit.
- Respond to ad hoc requests for data, aggregations, and visualizations.
- Conduct research and analysis of data at DFS, definitions and usage, system flows, challenges, and opportunities.
- Develop documentation including data dictionaries, policies, and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition, the candidate must possess and/or have the ability to:
- Metrics and reporting experience
- Data analysis experience
- Data visualization experience
- High-level competency in Excel (advanced formulas, macros, etc.)
- Solid understanding of relational database management systems, SQL, data modeling
- Ability to translate complex business requirements to technical specifications for IT
- Highly motivated and effective working autonomously and as part of cross-functional teams
- Ability to multi-task across projects, and be detail-oriented and accurate
- Basic crypto market knowledge
Minimum Qualifications Needed:
- Eligible to work in New York State
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, actuarial sciences, auditing, banking, business, business administration, business and technology, commerce, computer science, cyber security, econometrics, economics, finance, financial administration, information systems, information systems engineering, information technology, internal controls, data management, data science, computational sciences, statistics, market analysis, mathematics, public administration, public policy, risk management, taxation, or technology
- Four (4) or more years of financial services experience in one or more of the following: Metrics and Reporting, Statistical Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Quality and Timeliness, Data Governance & Management, Internal Controls, Risk Management, Auditing
Notes:
*Telecommuting may be allowed at the discretion of the hiring manager
*The Department does not provide parking, but the office is accessible by mass transit.
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Company Description
Established in 2005, Knowledge Builders Inc. (KBI) offers a wide range of services, including Information Technology Consulting, Administrative and Health Care Staffing solutions, Payrolling, and Call Center services to organizations of all sizes, including both private companies and governmental entities. KBI is a certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) recognized by New York State, New York City, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.\r\n\r\nOur extensive consultant placements cover a variety of roles, from Technical Architects and Specialists to Developers, Project Managers, Analysts, Executive Secretaries, Nurses, Dietitians, Paralegals, Computer Operators, Food Preparation Workers, and many other occupations. To date, KBI has successfully placed over 1,000 consultants across more than 100 private sector companies and public sector agencies in New York State and throughout the country.\r\n\r\nWe are dedicated to recruiting candidates who consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. Our diverse