Junior Financial Analyst Python Jobs in New York

Duties Description The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF), with over $20 billion of assets under management, is seeking a Junior Investment Analyst to assist with all aspects of the agency's Investment operations including the four (4) core investment areas: Risk Analysis; Trading; Portfolio Management; and Credit Analysis. These positions will give exposure to best-in-class investment practices within a growing and entrepreneurial culture.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Assisting with quantitative, qualitative, and administrative aspects of managing NYSIF's
Portfolios.
• Collaborating with Investment Department colleagues on daily activities and special projects.
• Assisting with the development of regular and ad-hoc reporting for senior management and staff.
• Interfacing with other internal NYSIF Departments, including administration, finance, compliance, and cash management.
• Perform and develop analytics and forecasting models using industry standard investment market related systems.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as necessary and assigned.
Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University, with a preferred focus on economics, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Experience with financial analysis, customer service, and project delivery.
• Superior organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong ability for effective time management and meeting deadlines.
• Strong computer proficiency (MS Office) and adeptness in learning new software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Desire to work in a highly collaborative environment with various stakeholders.
• Dedication to public protection and a broad, well-developed array of administrative skills, with background in governmental administration and policies.
• Working knowledge and experience in Python.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
Please be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees
Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position. NYSIF is not currently enrolled in eVerify, which is a requirement for certain types of employment verifications.
Additional Comments Please note, the official Civil Service title for this position is: Special Investment Officer.
All exempt appointments require completion of a background check by the NYS Governor's Office of Appointments prior to appointment and completion of an annual Financial Disclosure Statement upon appointment offer.
As this position is not tenure-bearing, except under specific circumstances, the employment relationship can be altered at any time by either the incumbent or the appointing authority.
Please note, the salary range displayed includes special salary treatments, such as location pay.
Salary within the posted range will be commensurate with experience. Please note, NYSIF does not offer bonus programs as part of our compensation program.
Fringe Benefits:
• Competitive compensation
• Future career growth potential
• Open and supportive team-based environment
• Plentiful vacation, personal, and sick time off
• Paid state and federal holidays
• Affordable health insurance plans
• Dental and vision benefits provided at no additional cost
• Retirement options
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Possibility of telecommuting, flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules (AWS)
For more information about NYSIF, including our mission, commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and efforts to fulfill Executive Order 31, please visit www.nysif.com.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please send an email to NYSIF's Reasonable Accommodations mailbox at ra@nysif.com.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name HR Recruit
Telephone
Fax 518-437-1618
Email Address Recruit@nysif.com
Address
Street 15 Computer Drive West
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12205
Notes on Applying Candidates must submit a resume and cover letter outlining their interests and skills to recruit@nysif.com referencing the NYSIF Vacancy Posting Number and title in the subject line. Submissions without a cover letter may not be considered.