Data Analyst

Data Analyst

This is a hybrid role with two days a week in the office in Manhattan.

Headquartered in New York with additional offices in Israel and Germany, the Claims Conference is a global, non-profit organization committed to providing a small measure of justice to Holocaust Survivors. Since our founding in 1951, the Claims Conference has secured more than $90 billion from the German government in indemnification for Survivors.

In 2023, the Claims Conference distributed approximately $625 million in direct compensation to over 260,000 survivors in 83 countries and allocated approximately $900 million in grants to over 300 social service agencies worldwide that provide vital services for Holocaust survivors, such as home care, food, and medicine. Our Research, Education, and Documentation (RED) funds contribute toward global efforts to educate the public and preserve the memory of the Holocaust through teacher training programs, exhibitions, and films such as Son of Saul, an Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Film. At the Claims Conference, we honor history while making history.

The Claims Conference has an opening for a Data Analyst on the Cash for Services project in the Survivor and Engagement Experience department. This program provides much needed financial support for homecare services which enable Holocaust survivors to remain in their homes and receive care. This program runs in the US and Europe and there are plans to expand to other areas. The ideal candidate will have professional experience analyzing complex data sets and providing actional insights that will improve the program and ensure that it runs smoothly. This member of the team will also communicate directly with survivors and agencies and provide support and status updates to applicants.

Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis & Reporting:
  • Analyze complex datasets to identify trends and financial implications, detect anomalies, and generate actionable insights. Sources of data include Excel and Claims Conference proprietary and financial databases;
  • Create and automate comprehensive reports using Excel and other relevant tools;
  • Manage multiple data points, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all documents and databases;
  • Database Management;
  • Provide validation for cases in the database, ensuring data integrity and consistency;
  • Review and manage the matching process using advanced techniques to check for possible duplicates;
  • Conduct a final review of data and document files before submission for review by Accounting and Audit departments;
  • Perform data entry with high accuracy.

• Communication & Support:
  • Correspond with applicants and their representatives, providing guidance and updates;
  • Answer phone calls, emails, and letters from Survivors and Agencies, offering status updates on the CFS program and payments;
  • Inform the Supervisor about complaints or challenging areas requiring attention.

Qualifications:

• Analytical Skills: Experience analyzing, interpreting, and managing large datasets in a professional environment. Ability to quickly become proficient in the use of Claims Conference proprietary and financial databases;
• Excel Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of and experience using Excel in a professional environment, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and automation tools (e.g., VBA);
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail, especially in data validation and reporting;
• Problem-Solving: Resourceful in gathering relevant information and making decisions within the existing framework;
• Fluency in French a plus;
• Independent Work: Ability to work independently with a structured approach to tasks;
• Communication: Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.

Claims Conference offers generous benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive salaries based on geographic location. Our target salary range for Data Analyst in the New York City market is $70,000-$75,000. This salary range represents Claims Conference�s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate�s exact location, experience in similar roles, and expertise related to the qualifications. This information is offered in support of our commitment to transparency.

The Claims Conference is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of any category protected by law, including (without limitation) race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.