Financial Credit Analyst

Job Description

Cognitive Credit is the fastest growing specialist credit data provider across the US, UK & Europe . We are a financial technology company that works with the world’s largest investment banks, asset managers, and hedge funds. We are looking for an experienced Financial Credit Analyst hire based in the United States to help build our US credit data set. The position will report to the Head of US Data located in New York, NY. We seek passionate, innovation-minded finance professionals who want to expand their career in a high-growth setting and gain exposure to the fintech industry. This job is for you if: you have an accounting background and/or are a skilled accountant from a Big 4 accounting firm/ financial data analyst looking to develop new skills, both financial and technological, while expanding your professional horizons you are highly analytical, detail-oriented, motivated by data integrity challenges, and can work independently you believe that there ‘must be a better way’ with respect to automating the repetitive tasks in your current job you are interested in working in an environment with fast growth potential that prioritizes innovation you take ownership to drive solutions and are a self-starter Required Education/Experience/Skills: Accounting and/or finance qualifications such as CPA or CFA preferred from a Big 4 accounting firm Financial statement audit/analysis capabilities; familiarity with creating financial models/reports from scratch Strong academic track record, with a background in accounting and/or finance US GAAP experience is essential; IFRS experience is useful Ability to demonstrate superior work performance, attention to detail, and a commitment to outstanding results Good Excel knowledge plus experience with data management Passion for technology and learning new tools Fluent in English and eligible to work in the US