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Cushman & Wakefield

Junior Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Integrate geospatial data and methods into analytical workflows: working with Census geographies, parcel data, land use classifications, walkability or transit metrics, demographic overlays, and ...

Cushman & Wakefield

Junior Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · On-site

Integrate geospatial data and methods into analytical workflows: working with Census geographies, parcel data, land use classifications, walkability or transit metrics, demographic overlays, and ...

Cushman & Wakefield

Junior Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · On-site

Integrate geospatial data and methods into analytical workflows: working with Census geographies, parcel data, land use classifications, walkability or transit metrics, demographic overlays, and ...

Cushman & Wakefield

Junior Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · On-site

Integrate geospatial data and methods into analytical workflows: working with Census geographies, parcel data, land use classifications, walkability or transit metrics, demographic overlays, and ...

Cushman & Wakefield

Junior Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · On-site

Integrate geospatial data and methods into analytical workflows: working with Census geographies, parcel data, land use classifications, walkability or transit metrics, demographic overlays, and ...

System One

Data Architect - Wealth Management

Chicago, IL · On-site

$65.75 - $84.50/hr

Data Architect- Wealth Management Position Description Join a collaborative data and analytics team ... Security & access: IAM, KMS, encryption at rest/in transit, and fine grained access control.

System One

Data Architect - Wealth Management

Naperville, IL · On-site

$63.75 - $82/hr

Data Architect- Wealth Management Position Description Join a collaborative data and analytics team ... Security & access: IAM, KMS, encryption at rest/in transit, and fine grained access control.

System One

Data Architect - Wealth Management

Naperville, IL · On-site

$63.75 - $82/hr

Data Architect- Wealth Management Position Description Join a collaborative data and analytics team ... Security & access: IAM, KMS, encryption at rest/in transit, and fine grained access control.

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How much do transit data analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for transit data analyst in Chicago, IL is $85,131.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,400.00 and $99,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Transit Data Analyst vs Transit Planner?

AspectTransit Data AnalystTransit Planner
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Data Science, Urban Planning, or related field; proficiency in data analysis toolsBachelor's or Master's in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field; knowledge of transportation systems
Work EnvironmentData analysis, reporting, and modeling in office settingsPlanning, project development, and community engagement, often in office and field settings
Employer & Industry UsagePublic transit agencies, transportation consultanciesMunicipal governments, transit authorities, urban planning firms

While both roles support transit system improvements, Transit Data Analysts focus on analyzing data to inform decisions, whereas Transit Planners develop long-term transit strategies and infrastructure projects. Understanding these differences helps job seekers target the right roles based on their skills and interests.

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Infographic showing various Transit Data Analyst job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% In-person, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,131 per year, or $40.9 per hour.

Data Architect- Wealth Management

System One

Naperville, IL • On-site

$63.75 - $82/hr

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Posted 23 days ago

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Job Title: Data Architect Wealth Management Duration : 6+ Months Contract Location : Naperville IL Work Mode : Hybrid Position Description Join a collaborative Data & Analytics team building a modern, cloud-native data platform on AWS. In this hands-on architecture role, you will shape the data foundations that power Wealth Management insights, working alongside engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders. You will have the autonomy to define standards and patterns while working with a modern lakehouse and streaming stack. This hybrid position offers a strong balance of technical depth, influence, and professional growth. Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain the end-to-end data architecture for the Wealth Management domain, including data lakes/lakehouses, warehouses, and streaming pipelines on AWS.
  • Define conceptual, logical, and physical data models for core wealth management entities such as clients, households, accounts, portfolios, holdings, transactions, and advisor relationships.
  • Establish architecture standards, patterns, and best practices for data ingestion, storage, transformation, and consumption across the organization.
  • Architect solutions for regulatory and compliance reporting (e.g., SEC, FINRA, Reg BI, SOX, and relevant privacy regimes), ensuring auditability and data lineage.
  • Lead the design of data governance, quality, cataloging, and master data management (MDM) frameworks.
  • Partner with security teams to enforce encryption, access controls, and PII/PCI handling for sensitive financial and client data.
  • Guide data engineering teams on implementation, review designs, and ensure alignment with the target architecture.
  • Evaluate and select tools and AWS services, balancing cost, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Support real-time and batch integration with source systems such as portfolio accounting, custody, CRM, market data feeds, and financial planning platforms.
  • Collaborate with business and analytics stakeholders to enable BI, reporting, and advanced analytics/ML use cases.
Required Skills
  • 10–12 years of experience in Data Engineering/Data Architecture, with significant experience in Banking & Financial Services.
  • Demonstrated experience in Wealth Management or closely related domains (Asset Management, Private Banking, or Brokerage), with working knowledge of financial instruments, portfolios, custody, advisory, and client/household data.
  • Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale AWS-based data platforms.
  • Strong expertise in data modeling, including Dimensional Modeling, Data Vault, and Normalized (3NF) approaches.
  • Deep experience with Data Lake/Lakehouse and Data Warehouse architecture, including ETL/ELT design.
  • Strong understanding of Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata Management, and Data Lineage in regulated environments.
  • Experience handling sensitive data with security, privacy, and compliance controls.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to present architectural decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services:
    • S3
    • Redshift
    • EMR
    • Athena
    • Glue
    • Lake Formation
    • Parquet
    • Iceberg or Delta Lake
  • Experience with Streaming and Serverless technologies:
    • Kinesis
    • MSK (Managed Kafka)
    • Lambda
    • Step Functions
    • MWAA (Managed Airflow)
  • Database experience:
    • Amazon RDS
    • Aurora
    • DynamoDB
  • Security:
    • IAM
    • KMS
    • Encryption at Rest/In Transit
    • Fine-Grained Access Control
  • Infrastructure as Code:
    • CloudFormation and/or Terraform
  • Strong SQL and Python programming skills.
  • Experience with BI tools such as QuickSight, Tableau, or Power BI.
Nice-to-Have Skills
  • AWS Certifications (AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, etc.)
  • TOGAF or other Enterprise Architecture framework experience.
  • Experience with Data Catalog and Governance tools such as Collibra or Alation.
  • Familiarity with market data providers such as Bloomberg or Refinitiv.
  • Experience with Portfolio Accounting and Performance Management platforms.
  • Exposure to Machine Learning and Advanced Analytics enablement.
  • Experience implementing Data Mesh or Domain-Oriented Data Architecture.
  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and reporting requirements within Wealth Management.
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