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Credit Analyst

Company: Above Lending

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 03, 2024

Above Lending is a financial services company offering transparent and competitive lending solutions. They are seeking a Credit Analyst to analyze data, develop strategies, and monitor the credit portfolio. The ideal candidate should have a degree in finance, economics, or a related field, prior experience in credit/risk analysis, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel, SQL, and Python. The role involves analyzing credit reports, preparing credit strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and staying updated with industry regulations.

Business Development Representative

Company: Shipbob Inc

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 03, 2024

ShipBob is offering a Business Development Representative position with a competitive salary and benefits. The role involves developing logistical solutions for small to medium-sized businesses, guiding new business, and prospecting for new opportunities. The company values a mission-driven, humble, resilient, creative, and safety-minded culture. ShipBob is a fast-growing tech company in Chicago, backed by prominent investors, offering a full suite of fulfillment solutions for e-commerce businesses.

Associate Director of Strategy

Company: Inside Ideas Group

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 03, 2024

Inside Ideas is seeking an Associate Director of Strategy with 7+ years of experience in strategic roles and 5+ years in advertising agencies. The role involves guiding brand strategy, creating 360-degree comms frameworks, writing social playbooks, and ad hoc reporting for C-suite clients. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of BrandWatch and social listening tools, experience managing projects, and strong analytical and communication skills. The base salary for this position ranges from $90,000.00 to $115,000.00. Inside Ideas, established in 2004, is a global leader in custom creative ecosystems, valuing entrepreneurism, direct client impact, and deep collaboration.

Python Engineer | Trading Team

Company: Jump Trading

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 03, 2024

Jump Trading Group is a world-class research organization that empowers exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science. They foster a culture of innovation, intellectual honesty, and collaboration. The company designs, develops, and deploys technologies that impact global financial markets and solve complex problems. As a Software Engineer, you will work on core platforms, collaborate with quantitative researchers, and improve production systems. The ideal candidate has at least 5+ years of Python experience on large distributed systems, strong analytical skills, and intellectual curiosity.

Business Operations Associate

Company: Instawork

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 03, 2024

<div> <p><span>At Instawork were driven by our vision to create economic opportunity for local businesses and skilled hourly professionals in communities around the world With a growing number of hub cities across the world in the US Canada India and beyond were looking for top talent to help rapidly scale our hightech and hightouch labor marketplace Our accomplished and dedicated team is passionate about our mission and committed to crafting revolutionary products all with the backing of our worldclass investors including Benchmark Spark Capital Craft Ventures Greylock Capital Y Combinator and more<span><p> <div> <p><span>At Instawork were driven by our vision to create economic opportunity for local businesses and skilled hourly professionals in communities around the world With a growing number of hub cities across the world in the US Canada India and beyond were looking for top talent to help rapidly scale our hightech and hightouch labor marketplace Our accomplished and dedicated team is passionate about our mission and committed to crafting revolutionary products all with the backing of our worldclass investors including Benchmark Spark Capital Craft Ventures Greylock Capital Y Combinator and more<span><br ><span>The mission of the Business Operations team is to create strategic clarity and alignment to accelerate Instaworks growth and we tackle companycritical work in three areas<span><br ><span><strong>Business health amp daytoday operations<strong> Define critical KPIsmetrics stay on top of key trends in the business perform analyses to unearth new insights and support important decisions and designown the operating systems that help run the business effectively<span><br ><span><strong>Strategic planning amp goalsetting<strong> Manage the processes that enable teams to produce clear strategic plans connected back to broader company strategy and translate these plans into forecasts and ambitious goalsOKRs<span><br ><span><strong>Special projects amp initiatives<strong> Answer critical questions about our market and growth opportunities drive complex projects that help us runscale better as a business and incubate 0gt1 initiatives that lack clear owners<span><br ><span>As a Business Operations Associate your role will range from conducting research that identifies and evaluates key strategic trends in the industry to developing a single point of view on how we operate the business This will require both driving datainformed decisions and leading in the execution upon them across both the product and operations The insights that you uncover and the recommendations that you will propose will range from strategic to tactical ultimately influencing how Instawork executes every day and invests in growth across the organization Youll report to the Director of Business Operations and will partner with multiple crossfunctional stakeholders to accelerate growth at Instawork <span><br ><p> <p><span><strong>What Youll Do<strong><span><p> <ul><li><span>Drive the organizations understanding of the landscape of flexible work by developing a POV on emerging industry trends and educating the rest of the company to inform our company strategy<span><li> <li><span>Lead the ideation and incubation of new growth vectors and market entry strategies translating insights from your understanding of the marketplace into your own actionable experiments and initiatives<span><li> <li><span>Support our performance and planning cycles such as Weekly Business Reviews and OKRs by developing key metrics across the organization creating timelines and processes for the organization supporting teams to completion of associated deliverables and working collaboratively with the team to prepare presentations<span><li> <li><span>Lead special projects as they emerge including key strategic initiatives that will impact the overall success of the company and will require crosscompany collaboration<span><li> <ul><p><span><strong>What Were Looking For<strong><span><p> <ul><li><span><strong>3+ years experience<strong> in business operations strategy amp operations management consulting investment banking andor technology<span><li> <li><span><strong>Strong data and analytics skills<strong> including fluency in Excel Google Sheets SQL and BI data visualization tools<span><li> <li><span><strong>Strong crossfunctional and executive communication skills<strong> including a proven ability to influence without authority and build strong working relationships with business partners<span><li> <li><span><strong>Entrepreneurial selfstarter <strong>that thrives in a fastmoving environment and are capable of independently seeking information marshaling resources and delivering results without waiting for direction<span><li> <li><span><strong>Strategic thinker<strong> who is able to zoom out to the big picture while also understanding the nitty gritty of execution set key business goals and milestones and then work relentlessly to realize that strategy<span><li> <ul><p><br ><span>Instawork Values<span><p> <ul><li><span><strong>Bias for Action<strong> We are a growing team and an evolving product We want a team of doers to drive the company forward even if it means making decisions with incomplete information or being wrong<span><li> <li><span><strong>Act Like an Owner<strong> Treat this company as though it is your own Execute on the fundamentals and act creatively to drive growth Your ability to drive impact in any part of our company is only limited by your courage and conviction not your job title<span><li> <li><span><strong>Always Be Learning<strong> We are changing an entire industry We strive to learn from each other and get better each day week and month so that our teams learnings can compound and we can all improve together<span><li> <li><span><strong>Empathy Trust Candor<strong> Empathy for our business partners and professionals means we put ourselves in their shoes Empathy for our colleagues means we are always upfront and honest with each other which comes from trust<span><li> <ul><p><span>LIJG4<span><p> <div> <p><strong><span>About Instawork<span><strong><p> <p><em><span><span>Founded in 2016<span><span> <span><span>Instawork<span><span> is the leading flexible work app for local hourly professionals Its digital marketplace connects thousands of businesses and more than five million workers filling a critical role in local economies Instawork has been featured on CBS News the Wall Street Journal The Washington Post Associated Press and more In 2022 Instawork was ranked among the countrys top 10 of fastestgrowing companies by Inc 5000 and was included in the Forbes Next Billion Dollar Startup list Instawork was also named the 2022 ACE Award recipient for Best Innovation and one of the Best Business Apps by Business Insider Instawork helps businesses in the food amp beverage hospitality and warehouselogistics industries fill temporary and permanent job opportunities in more than 25 markets across the US and Canada <span><span><em><p> <p><em><span><span>For more information visit <span><span>wwwinstaworkcom<span><span><em><p> <p><em><span><span>We value diversity on our team and firmly believe Instawork is stronger when we hire people who make their own unique contributions to our culture We welcome all applicants and encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply <span><span><em><p> <p><span><em><span><span>To learn more about our company values please visit <span><span>httpsinfoinstaworkcomabout<span><span><em><br ><em><span>Personnel Privacy Policy<span><em><br ><span><p> <div>

Business Intelligence Developer, Channel Performance

Company: Ipsos

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 03, 2024

<p><strong>Job Description<strong> <p> <p><strong> What makes this role important at Ipsos<strong> <p> <p>The Business Intelligence Engineer will deliver forwardthinking innovative build and deploy solutions as we are experiencing significant growth within our BI technologies The Business Intelligence Developer will design develop and support the data structures underpinning our Ipsos data repositories to support both internal business decisions and datadriven solutions for our many end clients This role will provide support in the following areas <p> <ul><li>Business intelligence tools<li> <li>ETL tools and best practices<li> <li>Data cleaning best practices<li> <li>API Data calls<li> <ul><p><strong>What you can expect to be doing<strong> <p> <ul><li>Gather and transform business requirements into innovative Business Intelligence solutions that effectively support our business<li> <li>Drive data model design <li> <li>ETL processes for multiple data repositories<li> <li>Interact with business users and technical teams throughout the development lifecycle analyzing problems and clearly articulating solutions<li> <li>Design data table structure<li> <li>Responsible for general debugging and query optimization<li> <li>Custom Scoring code<li> <li>Assist in survey design and programming when needed<li> <li>Complex client locations list sample transformations<li> <li>Bulk session creation and management<li> <ul><p><strong>Required Technical Skills<strong> <p> <ul><li>23+ years of experience with data processing dashboards and report development<li> <li>A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Management Information Systems or closely related field<li> <li>Some experience in SQL SSIS<li> <li>Preferred experience with BI and Reporting tools such as SSRS Tableau Qualtrics<li> <li>Reliability and consistency in ability to deliver on commitments meeting timelines attention to detail and anticipating business teams needs<li> <li>Experience with web development technologies is a plus but not required <ul><li>Trusted advisor for complex technical solutions<li> <ul><li> <ul><p><strong>Other Required Skills<strong> <p> <ul><li>Ability to collaborate across disciplines <li> <li>Balance competing priorities in a fastpaced environment<li> <li>Analytical and problemsolving<li> <li>Leadership amp Collaboration skills<li> <li>Process improvement and automation leadership skills<li> <ul><p><strong>What success in this role looks like<strong> <p> <p>Our CHP service line specializes in all matters relating to measuring managing and improving customer relationships and the overall customer experience We help our clients manage the experiences they deliver in a way that maximizes the value of both customers and employees to their organization <p> <p>The Business Intelligence role is a key role in the CHP organization as we expand and grow our technology focused portfolio of offerings and services This role is intended to be a hybrid between a traditional Saas solutions and custom solutions management where clients have technology platforms at the core of the solution The Business Intelligence Developer will be responsible for maximizing data driven models to meet defined business requirements and become proficient in data table structure and ETL processes <p> <p><strong>Whats in it for you<strong> <p> <p>At Ipsos youll experience opportunities for Career Development an exceptional benefits package including generous PTO healthcare plans wellness benefits a flexible workplace policy and a strong collaborative culture <p> <p>To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos how were making an impact around the world and more about our benefits and employee programs please visit US httpswwwipsoscomenuscareersopportunitiesipsos <p> <p><strong>Commitment to Diversity<strong> <p> <p>Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employees individuality and diverse perspectives For more than 40 years our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society markets brands and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos diverse employees who compile and analyze this datathey are the essence of who we are and what we do <p> <p>We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees creating an environment that promotes inclusion and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion human rights equality and civility for every individual <p> <p>Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability <p> <p>LIAA1 <p> <p>LIHybrid <p> <p><strong>About Us<strong> <p> <p>Ipsos is one of the worlds largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers ranking as a 1 fullservice research organization for four consecutive years With over 75 different datadriven solutions and presence in 90 markets Ipsos brings together research implementation methodological and subjectmatter experts from around the world combining thematic and technical experts to deliver topquality research and insights Simply speaking we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research data and insights on their target markets And were proud to share weve received our Great Place to Work Certification in 2022 amp 2023 <p> <p><strong>About the Team<strong> <p> <p>The Channel Performance Service Line is home to the largest mystery shopping agency in the world We complete over one million shops every year in 100+ countries across all industry segments and organization sizes We also offer Geolocation Surveys Site Audits amp Installations and foundational research within our portfolio of services Our purpose is to help our clients improve their business performance across all channels in which they serve their customers brick and mortar retail digital ecommerce and contact centers We do this by helping them size channel opportunities measure the delivery of brand promises and drive compliance and sales conversion across these channels<p>

Business Development Representative - Mid Market

Company: Shipbob Inc

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 03, 2024

ShipBob is offering a Business Development Representative - Mid Market position with a competitive salary and benefits. The role involves developing logistical solutions for mid-market businesses, prospecting new opportunities, and collaborating with Account Executives to close deals. The ideal candidate should have 2-3+ years of sales experience targeting Mid Market accounts, experience with ABM strategies, and a high degree of diligence and accountability. ShipBob values transparency, innovation, and excellence, and is committed to providing a competitive total compensation package with a pay for performance approach.

Product Manager

Company: Banyan Software

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 03, 2024

Banyan Software, a leading private software company, is seeking a Technical Product Manager for its flagship product, SBOX. SBOX is a cutting-edge on-premises secure test automation infrastructure, widely adopted by global giants. The role involves defining the strategic vision for SBOX, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving product development. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background, expertise in test automation, and experience managing software products for security-sensitive enterprise customers. Element34 offers a supportive remote-friendly environment, significant impact on company growth, and opportunities for professional development.

Associate Student Success Coordinator

Company: Everspring

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 03, 2024

Everspring, a leading education technology provider, is seeking a dynamic Associate Student Success Coordinator. The role involves supporting online students at traditional university partners, ensuring their academic success. The ideal candidate should be determined, have a track record in higher education, be reliable, accountable, meticulous, an excellent communicator, and display integrity. The position requires excellent listening skills, proficiency in MS Office, comfort with new technology, conflict management skills, and full vaccination. Everspring offers competitive benefits and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Director of Marketing Implementation

Company: Everspring

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 03, 2024

Everspring, a leading education technology and service solutions provider, is seeking a Director of Marketing Implementation. The role involves managing multiple marketing implementation projects, overseeing client onboarding, and ensuring work meets milestones and goals. The ideal candidate should have extensive marketing strategy knowledge, a solid background in senior-level marketing positions, and a passion for marketing in higher education. The role reports to the SVP of Operations and is located in Chicago, with a hybrid work structure. Responsibilities include leading day-to-day operational aspects, maintaining account health, developing communication strategies, and crafting marketing plans. Requirements include a bachelor's degree, 10+ years of marketing agency experience, strong project management skills, and excellent communication abilities.

High Performance Computing Production Engineer

Company: Jump Trading

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 03, 2024

Jump Trading Group is seeking a Production Engineer with extensive HPC experience for their Chicago office. The ideal candidate will design, implement, maintain, and support high performance compute and storage systems, and collaborate with researchers to optimize their use of HPC infrastructure. The role requires at least 5+ years of professional experience in HPC, Linux systems administration, and proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language. The company offers a competitive salary range of $150,000—$200,000 USD, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plan with employer match, and paid parental leave.

Intermediate Distressed Analyst - Aegon AM

Company: Aegon

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 03, 2024

Aegon Asset Management is a leading global investor with 375 investment professionals managing assets of US $306 billion. The company is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, and offers a competitive rewards program and learning and development opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for research positions by seniority?
Entry‑level research scientists and data analysts earn $70,000‑$90,000 annually, with variations by industry. Mid‑level roles (2‑5 years experience) range $90,000‑$120,000. Senior researchers, principal investigators, or AI lead scientists command $120,000‑$160,000 plus equity or grant‑based bonuses.
What skills and certifications are most valued in research roles?
Key skills include statistical programming in Python or R, SQL for data querying, machine‑learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), laboratory software (LabVIEW, Benchling), and version control (Git). Certifications that boost prospects are TensorFlow Developer, AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, and CLIA‑certified lab technician credentials for clinical research.
Can research jobs be performed remotely?
Approximately 60% of research listings now offer full‑remote or hybrid schedules, especially in AI, data science, and UX research. Lab‑based roles typically require on‑site presence, but many institutions provide remote data‑analysis and simulation positions.
What are common career progression paths in research?
Typical progression starts with Research Assistant → Research Scientist → Senior Scientist → Lead or Principal Investigator → Director of Research or R

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