Associate, Innovation, Data & Analytics

We are seeking an Associate to join the Innovation, Data & Analytics (IDA) team in New York. This role provides an opportunity to work at the intersection of financial markets, data, analytics, and innovation, translating complex business challenges into scalable solutions.

You will work across Securities Lending, Securities Financing, and Cash Management and collaborate with program and product managers, data engineers, trading professionals, client professionals, and other partners across the firm. Your work will help expand L&F's analytical capabilities, develop differentiated data and insights, modernize our data platform and tooling, and identify practical applications for AI and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Innovation & Emerging Technology: Research, evaluate, document, and test new and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to generate revenue, improve productivity and scale, and mitigate risk.
• Derived Data Strategy: Develop proprietary business data transformations and analytical logic through deep-dive research into trading, market, product, and client dynamics.
• Analytics & Business Intelligence: Partner within multidisciplinary teams to develop and expand analytics and business intelligence capabilities based on business impact and demand.
• Data Platform & Tooling: Contribute to the development and evolution of L&F's data platform and tooling, enabling scalable access to trusted data and supporting data-driven decision making.
• Partnerships & Collaboration: Build and expand data, analytics, and research partnerships with key stakeholders across L&F and the broader firm.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a quantitative field such as Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related discipline, with strong quantitative and analytical capabilities.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in data strategy, analytics, or technology innovation within financial services or a related setting; experience in Securities Lending, Securities Financing, Cash Management, or adjacent markets is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and programming languages such as Python, with experience in data engineering workflows (ETL/ELT) and business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Familiarity with APIs, distributed data systems, cloud and UNIX/Linux environments, Git, and modern development workflows such as Azure DevOps is preferred.
• Curiosity and demonstrated interest in AI, automation, and emerging technologies; experience with AI/ML/LLM techniques, agentic systems, or AI-enhanced coding is a plus.
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex challenges into practical solutions while managing competing priorities with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to articulate findings, influence decisions, and drive alignment across diverse groups.

Benefits

• Salary range: USD$132,500.00 - USD$162,000.00
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive healthcare
• Support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)