BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE and DATA ANALYTICS MANAGERNYC Private Equity - Investment Management Firm J Harlan Group is currently conducting a search for an experienced and highly motivated Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Manager, at a prominent NYC Private Equity - Investment Manager. An exciting opportunity to join this fast-growing and dynamic investment organization that is experiencing exceptional growth! Our client is seeking a talented Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Manager to lead their team of data analysts and data engineers to drive improved data processes and generate new insights from their data. The Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Manager will play a critical role in driving data-driven decision-making across the firm's investment strategies, portfolio management, and risk platform. The ideal candidate is passionate about data and enjoys finding new ways to use it, has a strong background in data management and analysis, and the ability to work closely with business and technical stakeholders to identify needs and develop data-driven solutions.Key Responsibilities:Working in a Hybrid work environment:
- Team Leadership: Lead a team of business intelligence and data analysts, and data engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure high-quality output and professional growth.
- Project Management: Prioritize, lead, and manage business, data, and data analytics projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
- Data and Data Analytics Strategy: Work closely with CTO to develop and implement data and data analytics strategy aligned with overall data analytics roadmap and organizational goals and objectives.
- Data Analysis and Visualization: Develop and maintain complex data models, reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate complex data insights and support business decision-making
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business leaders to identify needs, develop solutions, and present findings to drive business outcomes.
- Data Quality and Governance: Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with organizational standards and regulations.
- Tool Development and Management: Oversee the development and maintenance of data analytics tools, platforms, and infrastructure.
- Innovation and Best Practices: Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously improve data infrastructure and analytical capabilities.
The ideal candidate would have a background including:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics role, with 2+ years in a leadership or management role
SKILLS:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Broad experience with data manipulation and analysis (SQL and e.g. Python, R, etc.)
- High proficiency with business analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik)
- Experience with data modeling, data warehousing, and ELT processes
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Organized with good project management skills
- Strong understanding of data governance and quality principles
- Cloud Platform: Familiarity with cloud-based business intelligence and data analytics platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
Nice to Have:
- Agile Practitioner: Experience with Agile project management methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
- Domain Expertise: Experience working in the financial industry - real assets a plus
Education:
- Strong academic record and a bachelor's or higher degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related field (STEM); Master's degree preferred.
An individual who loves working with deep and complex financial problems and wants to have an outsized impact with the products and solutions they deliver. An individual with a passion for business intelligence and data analytics, high level of intellectual curiosity, a commitment to excellence and an unparalleled drive to deliver world-class services. About the Client:The firm is a leading investment manager and private equity firm specializing in the acquisition of transportation equipment and asset operating platforms in the infrastructure sector. The firm targets real asset investment opportunities that are cash yielding with downside protection, and benefit from a team with deep, longstanding relationships and financial and operating expertise. Today, the firm manages over $9bn of assets globally across rail, intermodal, aviation, and emerging technology strategies with office locations in NYC, Chicago and St. Louis.They seek candidates who are high-energy self-starters who want to join an investment management firm on the leading edge of financial markets. The management team needs individuals of the highest professional caliber who are leaders, problem solvers, analytic, detail-oriented, and entrepreneurial. Everyone at the firm works side-by-side with the firm's senior partners in a highly collaborative and charged investment environment.Successful candidates are:
- Analytic and relentless in pursuit of the right answer
- Strong communicators who excel at rapid synthesis
- Able to demonstrate sound business judgment
- Able to digest complexity while maintaining an understanding of the big picture of business needs
- Team players who are energized by a collaborative enterprise
The firm's employees maintain the highest professional and ethical standards. The firm has earned a reputation for honesty, fair dealing, and transparency in a competitive industry. They believe that these standards are the foundation for superior investment performance and are critical to delivering performance to clients.The estimated salary range is $150,000-$185,000. Employees may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.