Analyst
US$30 / hr base salary
Posted 8 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Junior Analyst - AI Solutions, R&D & Coding”
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- Expected experience
- 0–2 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
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- Contract
| Base salary | US$30 / hr |
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Field of studyComputer Science, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
We are global private markets specialists delivering tailored investment solutions, advisory services, and impactful, data driven insights to the world’s investors. Leveraging the power of our platform and our peerless intelligence across sectors, strategies, and geographies, we help identify the advantages and the answers our clients need to succeed.
Position Overview
As a Junior Analyst on the AI Initiatives team, you will support the development, testing, and operationalization of AI-driven data pipelines that enhance portfolio monitoring and private-markets analytics. This is an early-career role ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on data work, problem-solving, and learning how AI can be applied in private-markets investing. You will be instrumental in the analytical core of the team, ensuring our AI/ML models are accurate, efficient, and deliver maximum insight. The term of this role is for 16 weeks with the possibility of extending and/or transitioning into a full-time role.
Key Responsibilities
- Model Validation and Performance Tuning: Assist in running, analyzing, and improving the performance of existing AI/ML pipelines
- Assist in complex data structuring challenges by applying cleaning and transformation techniques across heterogeneous inputs, including large-scale database extracts (SQL), proprietary documents, and legacy data in Excel, to ensure maximum data integrity for AI initiatives
- Backtesting and Scenario Analysis: Design and execute backtests and scenario analyses based on senior team hypotheses to stress-test model robustness and quantify potential investment impactIntegration Testing & Requirement Definition: Collaborate closely with the engineering team by testing the integration of model outputs into internal tools. Document specific data and format requirements necessary for operationalizing new AI features
- Process Automation and Efficiency: Actively seek opportunities to streamline workflow efficiency and reduce latency in the AI pipeline, taking the lead on automating key analytical and reporting components
- Advanced Data Sourcing (SQL): Write sophisticated SQL queries to extract
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science) or related field
- 0-2 years of relevant experience (e.g., internships, research, coding projects)
- Foundational proficiency in Python
- Familiarity with Excel, Microsoft Apps, and Git
- Strong attention to detail, ability to critically check work, and commitment to data integrity
- Solid written and verbal communication skills; comfortable translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders