Financial Data Analyst

Fast career growth, hybrid schedule, M&A and investments

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Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a large growing real estate and transportation company.

Why join us?

• Hybrid schedule
• Excellent benefits
• 401K match
• Career growth and fast promotion track

Job Details

Our client is seeking a skilled Strategic Research Analyst to support business growth and strategic investment initiatives. This role involves conducting in-depth market and industry research, financial analysis, and opportunity assessment to guide business development, partnerships, and M&A activities. The ideal candidate is analytical, resourceful, and adept at turning complex data into clear insights that drive high-impact decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research on industries, companies, markets, and potential investment targets to identify growth opportunities.
• Build detailed financial and operational models to support underwriting, valuation, and due diligence efforts.
• Analyze financial statements, competitive landscapes, and emerging trends to inform strategic initiatives.
• Develop and present executive-level reports and recommendations that support business expansion, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
• Use qualitative and quantitative research techniques—including scenario planning, forecasting, and competitive intelligence—to solve complex business challenges.
• Create and maintain decision-support tools such as market assessments, utilization models, and industry profiles.
• Apply structured problem-solving and hypothesis-driven analysis to evaluate strategic questions and investment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 2-4 years’ experience in equity research, investment banking, corporate development, or investment management.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with a solid grasp of valuation, forecasting, and discounted cash flow concepts.
• Proven ability to extract insights from diverse data sources and communicate findings effectively through Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities; comfortable managing complex projects independently.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey insights to senior leadership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills required.
• Demonstrated integrity, initiative, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to industries such as transportation, logistics, real estate, manufacturing, or energy.
• MBA or advanced degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with GIS tools or mapping software.

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