Position DescriptionThis is on the Patterns/Surveillance team (120 people) This application that tracks all patterns in the stock market, 480 billion records of data a day. Stock brokers are finding loop holes in the system making their trades looks legal, but we know they are not! You will be looking to catch fraudulent activity on the stock market = data manipulation.We have created a data lake, and we are looking at over 300 algorithms on a daily basis. The challenge is the amount and varied types of data.The new challenge today is the stock exchanges have new rules and regulations "Introducing new orders", we now need to follow and learn what that means for us. Because of that there are even more ways to manipulate the system.Data Analyst/ Business AnalystTop Skills:1) 7+ years experience as a Data Analyst.-Able to write up specs/requirements consumed by devs and Jr Analysts-Vetting and proving solutions is how we define a lead).-Rigorous analytics?- Do you know what Nominal vs discrete data is?- Categorical data?- Visualization exp, what about principles of analytics?-What makes you innovative and why are you an A player?2) Strong SQL/Python skills3). A Data Analyst should be able to address business facing problems.4). Strong problem solving experience. A PhD in Math or comp science would be a huge bonus. Can work independently.Job Functions:* Analyze stakeholder needs to help define technical solution and author or oversee formal requirement deliverables* Serve as a subject matter expert for applications/ programs, business processes or initiatives and provide needed project support.* Independently interact with stakeholders to understand problem/opportunity, elicit business requirements, and document and review requirements. * Identify and resolve stakeholder issues* Facilitate the flow of information between stakeholders to ensure a common understanding of needs and deliverables.* Build strong partner relationships with stakeholders, including management and advocate business needs on their behalf.* Establish objectives based on business requirements and resources, and provide recommendations to management. * Partner with the delivery team throughout the entire SDLC process.* Manage and provide new features or enhancements and collaborate with delivery team to prioritize changes to the system. * Develop a detailed understanding of the stakeholders and the impact of the request being addressed to provide better insight in solution recommendations* Support end-user feedback activities, such as, user acceptance testing and demonstration. * Analyze data sets to gain an understanding of the data, discover data anomalies, and look for ways to leverage data in support of FINRA's regulatory mission.* Use appropriate technology tools to analyze data sources and check for anomalies.* Define and document key business processes, technical requirements, data scenarios and data transformations.Essential Skills:Strong foundation in SQL including Analytical SQL Experience in understanding the usage of statistics in data analysis Experience working with large data setsAdequate written and verbal communication skills including formal requirement writingExperience working with Cloud technologies is a plusAbout TEKsystems:We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888 472-3411 or email accommodation@teksystems .com for other accommodation options.