Data Analyst

About the company Our client is a financial technology company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own the process of bringing client data into a software platform, mapping it from source systems, resolving data issues quickly and documenting repeatable procedures. The role blends hands-on data work with explaining technical findings to colleagues outside engineering. What you'll do - Take ownership of mapping each new client's source data into the platform so it can be loaded and used correctly. - Diagnose and fix live data problems, such as fields that do not map as expected or rules that are not applied correctly. - Translate technical findings into plain explanations that client-facing teams can share with their customers. - Document and formalize a data mapping process that currently lives mostly in team knowledge. - Work with senior technical leaders to build reusable checks, automation and governance standards that prevent recurring issues and reduce dependence on engineering. - Balance onboarding work with troubleshooting, with the mix shifting depending on current needs. Requirements What we're looking for - Background conveying technical data problems to colleagues who work outside engineering. - Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases. - Experience onboarding customer or partner data, including mapping, loading and validating messy source files. - Working proficiency in Python or JavaScript for verifying, reshaping and scheduling data work. - Expert-level Excel skills. - A record of tracing data discrepancies to their root cause and confirming the fix works. - Two to four years of relevant experience. Bonus points - Experience at an early-stage startup. - Familiarity with information and terminology from the banking or lending sector. - Experience with recurring file ingestion and structured data files. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 100,000 to 135,000 per year - Equity - Medical, dental and vision coverage - Retirement savings plan with employer contribution - Paid time off - Flexible remote work days - Career advancement opportunities Location and work model - New York, NY, United States - On-site, 5 days in-office - Full-time