Junior Data Scientist / Master's Required Job at Motion Recruitment, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Motion Recruitment
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

A data-driven financial analytics firm is actively hiring a Junior Data Scientist with a strong background in business intelligence, data visualization, and financial data analysis . This role is designed for early-career professionals with an academic foundation and practical exposure to Python and Power BI , who are looking to make a meaningful impact in the finance space.

You will work directly with senior team members to create dashboards, conduct exploratory analysis, and deliver data-driven recommendations. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with formal training in data science to apply their skills in a finance-focused, insights-driven environment.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Master’s degree in Data Science, Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or a closely related field (required)
  • 1–2 years of experience working with data in either a professional or academic capacity
  • Strong Power BI skills, including dashboard design, DAX calculations, and data modeling
  • Solid proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, visualization libraries) for data analysis
  • Understanding of financial concepts and reporting metrics
  • Strong SQL capabilities for data extraction and manipulation
  • Clear communication skills for translating data into business insights

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Experience with Excel Power Query, advanced formulas, or VBA
  • Familiarity with cloud data environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)
  • Exposure to ETL or data pipeline concepts
  • Interest in financial forecasting or modeling

Tech Breakdown

What You Will Be Doing:

  • 50% Power BI Reporting & Visualization
  • 30% Python-Based Analysis
  • 20% SQL Data Extraction

Daily Responsibilities

  • 60% Exploratory Analysis and BI Dashboard Development
  • 20% Support Financial Analysis and Reporting
  • 20% Cross-Team Collaboration with Analysts and Engineers

Posted By: Julie Bennett

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