Senior Data Analyst

About Mission Driven Finance®

Learn more about us, our “why,” and our opportunities on our jobs page.

Mission Driven Finance® uses finance as a tool for change. We’re all about mobilizing capital that will increase inclusive and equitable access to education, health, and wealth, and there are a lot of awesome things happening to achieve our mission. As our fully remote/distributed team continues to rapidly expand, we’re always looking for ways (and people!) to help us stay on track.  

Who should apply

We are seeking the kind of analyst who understands the importance of interpreting and visualizing data for both internal and external customers. You are a trusted partner for our business teams who understands that superior service, organized project management and clear, quality deliverables are key elements to generating delight in your work. You are a detailed person to the max and want to understand the why and how of each data element from each system so that you can help create the most meaningful and clear dashboards and reports. You use your analytics skills to reveal trends, patterns and anomalies within disparate data sets and sources. You might not be the expert on impact investing, fund and portfolio management, and investor needs, but you love to partner with those experts to deliver what they need to answer key business, investor and stakeholder questions.  You love crafting intuitive PowerBi dashboards and learning the best way to display different types of data to transform data in stories.

This position is remote. Our team is distributed across the “U.S.” and works remotely. 

Primary responsibilities

You will work under the direction of the Senior Director of IT and work closely with businesses and functions, including the Fund Management, Fund Services and Finance and Fund Operations teams to create valuable data & analytics business insights. You will be responsible to:

Data Management & Infrastructure

• Work across MDF’s functions and teams to understand where data is collected and stored; including identifying both sources of record and reference between MDF’s structured and unstructured data set.
• Build a company wide Data Dictionary providing detailed information on the ownership, structure, definition, relationships and other characteristics of MDF’s structured and unstructured data.
• Inform business data decisions; ensuring business stakeholders understand relevant current data uses and restrictions and informing future collection of data needed to meet business dashboard and reporting needs.
• Partner with MDF’s functions and teams and the Sr. Data and Analytics Engineer on data collection efforts to ensure data is formatted, structured and collected in a manner that allows proper data ingestion to MDF’s Data Warehouse.
• Utilize necessary programming tools to ensure collected data is properly ingested for data analysis.

Data Quality Control

• Work with MDF’s functions and teams to identify a risk based approach to Data Quality Control throughout MDF’s systems and data collection efforts.
• Establish Data Validation parameters based on business requirements and MDF’s Data Quality Control approach.
• Create reports that monitor the health of MDF’s structured and unstructured data against relevant Data Validation parameters; presenting regular updates to data owners for review and decisions.

Data Visualization

• Partner with MDF’s functions and teams to understand business requirements for dashboards and reports.
• Use an agile mindset to create and deliver quality and on-time dashboards and reports and intermediary deliverables.
• Use business requirements to extract actionable insights used to guide business, portfolio and fund level decisions.
• Train MDF dashboard and report owners on the use, maintenance and manipulation of delivered dashboards and reports.
• Partner with MDF stakeholders ensuring delivery of ad hoc dashboards and reports, as necessary, utilizing necessary programming tools to extract and manipulate data for further stakeholder refinement.

General Responsibilities

• Collaborate and coordinate on cross–functional initiatives and projects with internal teams and stakeholders 
• Utilize standard processes and tools; Review and develop improved tools and templates to enhance efficiency and accuracy of processes as needed
• Manage or lead projects including influencing strategy, workstreams, deadlines, and setting priorities
• Active participation in industry forums, conferences, and networking events to stay abreast of emerging trends, best practices, and market dynamics.
• Mentor junior employees

Our leaders at MDF are expected to:

• Inspire a shared vision
• Engage and challenge the process
• Value people
• Develop themselves and others
• Communicate with candor
• Act in the best interest of MDF
• Make effective decisions

Desired values, qualifications & skills

An ideal candidate will value: 

• Our mission to build a better financial system
• Developing solutions from a team perspective
• Ability to take initiative and work semi-independently
• Balancing work quality with efficiency and productivity 
• Our culture of humor, flexibility, and resilience

And have a background and skills that include:

• 6+ years of data analyst or data visualisation experience; OR
  • Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of data analyst experience
• 4+ years of experience creating dashboards and reports within PowerBi or Tableau
• 4+ years of experience working with cross-functional teams to document business requirements and deliver high quality, on-time results.
• 2+ years of experience utilizing statistical analysis to generate actionable business insights.
• Proficiency in SQL. 
• Experience in guiding team members through challenges, providing mentorship, and promoting professional development. 
• Excellent attention to detail, document review, and proofreading skills
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a high level of professionalism to both internal and external audiences
• Adaptable and responsive in an evolving startup environment with competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong comfort with and demonstrated ability to learn technology tools, such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Suite, project management systems (Asana), and communication systems (Slack)

Preference for candidates that also have one or more of the following:

• Proficiency in Python. 
• Experience with loan, debt investing or structured product data.
• Exposure to, or deep interest in, (impact) investing; this might include experience working directly with nonprofits, social enterprises, philanthropic endeavors, or investment firms 
• Fluency in another language beyond English
• Lived experience in our target investment communities, such as communities of color, Native or Indigenous, New American, veteran, low-to-moderate income, or other overlooked and underestimated populations 

Research shows that while men may apply for roles when they meet about 60% of the criteria, individuals from marginalized groups often hold back unless they fulfill every listed requirement. 

If you believe you could excel in this role but your resume may not accurately reflect how you are qualified per the qualifications above, we wholeheartedly encourage you to apply. In your application, please also submit a cover letter, share what interests you about this role, how you may be qualified in other non-listed or non-traditional ways, and how you envision making a difference. 

We're all about embracing diversity and considering a wide range of candidates and ways that someone is qualified. Whether you're new to using your skills in this area, returning after a break, looking to make a transition, or ready to take your career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us. We can't wait to explore the possibilities together. 

Compensation

This is a Senior level role with an annual salary range of $78,000 - $115,000 per year, plus company incentives, based on your unique skills and experience. 

This position includes company standard benefits:

• Unlimited paid vacation time along with 15 paid holidays
• Remote and flexible work schedule and environment
• 401k retirement plan with 4% employer match
• Monthly stipend for work-from-home expenses
• Access to health/dental/vision plan
• Participation in company incentive program(s)
• Up to $750 annually towards professional development

We recognize that compensation is an important aspect of your decision to apply, and we strive to offer competitive salaries that reflect the skills, experience, and value each team member brings to our organization.

It's important to note that starting salaries for most candidates will fall at or below the 50th percentile of the above salary band. However, starting salaries will be determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

We are committed to fostering a transparent and equitable compensation structure and welcome discussions regarding salary expectations with our HR / Recruitment team during the interview process.

Equal opportunity employer 

Mission Driven Finance®

To apply

If you think you can help us build a better world please apply as soon as possible; the position may close at any time! Candidates only and no phone inquiries, please.