Junior Data Analyst - CMBS

In this role you will gather, extract, transform and analyze complex financial data by working with cutting edge tools and new technologies.

DealX is a fast-growing fintech B2B SaaS business and we are on a mission to streamline the lifecycle of structured product & private asset deals - we believe things can be simpler. Our offices are in the US, UK, South Africa, Mauritius and New Zealand and while our primary market is the United States, we are also growing our European client base.

Main focus on the role

In this role you will gather, extract, transform and analyze complex financial data by working with cutting edge tools and new technologies. You will have a real opportunity for growth, success and be part of a highly talented & dynamic team within the analytics department. You will also gain valuable experience in a niche financial market area of securitization and learn new methodologie

What you’ll do

• Scrutinizing of legal documents and identifying of relevant information from Deal documents pertaining to CLOs, CMBS, RMBS etc.
• Analyzing complex financial data.
• Mapping of monthly updates to system settings.
• Launch and monitor processes quickly to deliver data rapidly.
• Setting up of extraction rules on system and monthly processing of data extraction.
• Review data Quality and provide feedback on issues.
• Review report integrity as per guidelines/format.
• Solving and answer clients’ queries via email & phone Call.
• Contact other companies to get more information when required.
• Checking revised reports and updating data as necessary.
• Monitoring overall system and data health and raising any concerns with developers.
• Suggest and implement process improvements/Process documentation.
• Identifying opportunities to improve data processing and providing practical solutions to automatize process.
• Liaising with development team to suggest improvements/changes to the system.
• Contribute and participate in Ad-Hoc projects.

To fly in your role, you’ll need

• Creative, Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Has good numeracy skills (ideally with some level of financial or accounting experience).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to digest and make decisions based on a large volume of information with attention to details and accuracy.
• Manipulate, analyses and interpret complex data sets relating to financial products.
• IT savvy and ability to work in information systems environment.
• Quick learner, Strong analytical and problem-solving mind-set.
• Enthusiastic about new concepts and have a strong desire to strive for improvement.
• Ability to work independently and set priorities.
• A determination to process tasks according to pre-defined processes is essential.
• Excellent teamwork skills and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work under pressure & multi-task, using a team approach to solve problems when appropriate.
• Strong communication skills – Both Verbal & Written.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• A basic knowledge of SQL, VBA & Power BI would be an advantage.
• Working Hours: Flexibility in terms of working hours - Work according to US trading hours during peak days.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance/ Banking/ Business Intelligence/ Administration/Mathematics/Statistics or any other related field.
• At least 1 year of working experience.

Benefits 

• Working
  • Fully remote working / or from the office
  • Flexible working hours
  • High-spec Dell laptop
  • Money towards a keyboard of your choice, that is yours to keep
• Insurance - fully paid on top of, not out of your salary
  • Medical Aid
  • Life Insurance
• Learning
  • Learning Budget - Books or Courses - you choose how to use it
• Culture
  • Employee-first culture that encourages work/life balance
  • Everyone has a voice, regardless of title
  • Psychological safety
  • Annual company outings
• Leave
  • 22 days annual leave
  • Paid Maternity, Paternity, Study & Moving leave
• Long-Term Loyalty Benefits
  • 2 years - monthly budget towards a cell phone contract OR petrol card
  • 5 years - 3 additional days annual leave
  • 7 years - A family weekend away
  • 10 years - 3 month paid sabbatical

Interested?