Data Analyst job at Girls Who Invest in New York, NY

Title: Data Analyst Location: New York NY US Type: Full-time Workplace: Hybrid remote Job Description: GWI Level: Associate Location: New York, NY (Hybrid: in office 3-4 days per week) About the Organization Girls Who Invest (GWI) is a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the investment management industry by attracting and advancing women investors, change-makers, and leaders. GWI supports first- and second-year college students through tuition-free education programs, while also providing career advisory services, community-building initiatives, and lifelong Alumni support. Our comprehensive approach focuses on fostering long-term professional development, retention, and advancement. The GWI community is made up of thousands of investors, industry leaders, supporters, and 130 Partner firms dedicated to advancing and retaining talent. To date, over 4,000 GWI Alumni have been educated and trained in just nine years. Of our Alumni working full time, more than 75% stay in the industry. To learn more, visit girlswhoinvest.org. About the Opportunity The Data Analyst will play a vital role in strengthening GWI’s data, evaluation, and technology infrastructure, reporting to the Manager, Evaluation, Data, and Technology. This role will take ownership of tactical data processes — cleaning, validating, and maintaining cross-system data integrity, supporting dashboards and reporting, and assisting in survey design and analysis across the organization. As GWI continues to professionalize its data ecosystem, the Data Analyst will be essential in ensuring data accuracy, surfacing insights for decision-making, and maintaining consistent data flows across Salesforce, Slate, Act-On, Canvas, the Alumni Career Portal, and related platforms. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and impact-driven analyst who thrives on problem-solving in evolving environments and wants to build a foundation for data-driven nonprofit impact in the asset management industry. Requirements Reporting and Analysis ● Build and maintain dashboards and recurring reports for staff and leadership (e.g., Annual Report metrics, Alumni Survey data, Program Performance reports). ● Prepare clean, well-documented data sets for deeper analysis by the Manager, Evaluation, Data, and Technology. ● Create accessible visualizations and one-pagers to communicate findings to non-technical audiences. ● Respond to ad-hoc data requests across teams with accurate and timely pulls. ● Collaborate directly with teams across the organization on data projects under the direction of the Manager, Evaluation, Data, and Technology. Data Quality and Management ● Execute day-to-day data hygiene across GWI’s systems (Salesforce, Slate, Act-On, Canvas, Career Portal). ● Manage deduplication processes, cohort creation, and audit protocols to ensure reliable reporting. ● Track and document cross-system data flows and flag inconsistencies. Evaluation and Surveys ● Assist with survey design and administration across the organization, ensuring alignment with GWI’s survey framework. ● Clean and analyze survey results, producing initial descriptive statistics and thematic summaries. ● Manage alumni and partner survey data integrations into Salesforce and other systems. Technology and System Support ● Partner with system leads to streamline processes such as cohort uploads, internship tracking, and event reporting. ● Support integration of new tools (e.g., Coefficient, event management software) into Salesforce and other platforms. ● Manage consistent identifiers across systems to improve efficiency of data lookups and analysis. ● Document processes and contribute to training materials to improve staff data literacy. About the Successful Candidate: The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented, analytical thinker who is passionate about using data to drive social impact within the asset management industry. They will thrive in a collaborative environment, building strong relationships across teams while maintaining high standards for data quality and accuracy. They will be eager to learn, adaptable, and committed to supporting GWI's mission of transforming the investment management industry. Professional Experience ● 3-5 years of relevant experience in data analysis, evaluation, or related work required; nonprofit or education sector experience strongly preferred. ● Hands-on experience with Salesforce required; experience with Slate, SQL, Act-On, or other CRM/marketing/education platforms a plus. ● Strong Excel/bolthires Sheets skills (pivot tables, formulas, charts); experience with visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) highly desirable. ● Familiarity with survey tools (SurveyMonkey or Qualtrics) and descriptive statistics. ● Some exposure to SQL, R, Python, or similar languages is a plus but not required. Skills and Attributes ● Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy; passion for cleaning, validating, and structuring data. ● Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work on deadline in a fast-paced, evolving environment. ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate data into user-friendly formats. ● Proactive problem-solver who takes initiative to identify issues and propose solutions. ● Collaborative team member with an interest in growing into more advanced analytics over time. ● Strong commitment to GWI’s mission and values, with curiosity about investment management and industry diversity. Benefits GIRLS WHO INVEST’S PRINCIPLES ● Performance: Building investment teams to drive better outcomes and create meaningful impact ● Innovation: Always innovating to create the best programs for our participants and partners to help individuals stay and thrive in an evolving investment landscape ● Community: Accelerating careers through the power of community and connection ● Respect: Ensuring all who interact with GWI encounter an inclusive, respectful environment that welcomes each other’s unique skills and perspectives COMPENSATION: Current compensation range expected: $80,000-$95,000per year. The starting pay will depend on a variety of factors that may include but are not limited to experience, education, training, and certification. GWI offers a strong and competitive benefits package. Girls Who Invest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Apply tot his job