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Example associate analyst requirements on a job description

Associate analyst requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in associate analyst job postings.
Sample associate analyst requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or similar discipline
  • Strong quantitative analysis skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial modeling tools
  • Knowledge of financial industry and regulations
  • At least 1-2 years of experience in a related field
Sample required associate analyst soft skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks

Associate Analyst job description example 1

Discover associate analyst job description

With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description

At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers and is consistently awarded for both. We’re all about people, and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career.

As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will optimize cybersecurity program processes and output. Principal Cybersecurity Analysts at Discover contribute to the broader program roadmap. You’ll play a key role in driving reporting accuracy and demand excellence in department deliverables.

Responsibilities

  • Escalates quality and delivery exceptions to senior peers

  • Assists in coordinating meetings to identify risk, define requirements, or address remediation plans

  • Performs outreach and follow-ups to drive issue resolution

  • Reports on progress of deliverables

  • Assists with the coordination of audit planning and evidence gathering

  • Performs basic project management, reporting, or process analysis duties

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum, here’s what we need from you:

  • High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

If we had our say, we’d also look for:

  • PMP

  • GIAC

  • CISSP

External applicants will be required to perform a technical interview.

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

And by the way, while you're waiting to hear from us, don't forget to check out the great benefits Discover offers.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in consideration for a career at Discover.

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

All Discover employees place our customers at the very the center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Discover.

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Associate Analyst job description example 2

OneMain associate analyst job description

**About us**

OneMain Financial (NYSE: OMF) is the leader in offering nonprime customers responsible access to credit and is dedicated to improving the financial well-being of hardworking Americans. Since 1912, we've looked beyond credit scores to help people get the money they need today and reach their goals for tomorrow. Our growing suite of personal loans, credit cards and other products help people borrow better and work toward a brighter future.

In our 1,400 community branches and across the U.S., team members help millions of customers solve critical financial needs, including debt consolidation, home and auto repairs, medical procedures and extending household budgets. We meet customers where they want to be -- in person, by phone and online.

At every level, we're committed to an inclusive culture, career growth opportunities and impacting the communities where we live and work. Getting people to a better place has made us a better company for over a century. There's never been a better time to shine with OneMain.

+ Most Loved Workplace

+ Social Project Bond of the Year

+ Most Honored Company/2022 All America Executive Team

+ \#1Best CEO, Consumer Finance

+ \#1 Best CFO, Consumer Finance

**About You**

+ You are ready to launch your analyst career

+ You want to create solutions to help hard-working Americans improve their financial lives

+ You want to directly learn from some of the best analysts and business leaders in consumer finance

+ You want to be part of a team which is nimble, collaborative, diverse, and fun

**The Role**

As an Associate Analyst, you'll learn our businesses and develop strategic and analytical skills as you drive company growth and customer outcomes. You'll get hands-on experience as you apply your talents, creativity, and passion to create innovative solutions to real-world business opportunities such as launching a new auto loan product, designing our digital engagement strategy, optimizing the workflows for our 4,500+ branch team members, or developing new tools to help our customers when they need it most. No matter the projects, you'll have the opportunity to explore, while learning from experts in consumer lending in a close-knit team environment.

Whether you want to develop your strategic thinking or grow your technical analytic skills, you'll leverage the knowledge, skills, and perspectives gained from exposure across multiple disciplines to accelerate your career growth..

**Responsibilities**

+ Apply strategic thinking and analytic skills to solve complex, unstructured business problems.

+ Turn your proposals into reality by working cross-functionally to get them deployed.

+ Actively contribute to our team's vibrant culture through sharing knowledge, helping peers, and generally being a great person to work with.

+ Develop creative technical solutions to improve the company's decision making, the customer's experience, and shareholder returns.

Successful candidates will possess strong analytic, strategic thinking, communications, and leadership skills. They will also demonstrate curiosity, creative problem solving, integrative business thinking, teamwork, and bias for action. Just as importantly, they will be enthusiastic learners who want to tackle real-world challenges.

**Qualifications**

Current Bachelors degree student with an expected graduation date between Winter 2022 and Spring 2023 in a technical discipline (examples: Business, Finance, Engineering, Statistics, Biostatistics, Physics, Economics, Operations Research, Data Analysis, Computer Science).

+ Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to explain technical topics and concepts to a non-technical audience.

+ Innovative and capable of developing creative solutions to complex, data-driven problems

+ Proven experience (in an academic, athletic, volunteer, or employment context) working with teams of diverse individuals to deliver complex projects.

OneMain Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identify, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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