Full-Time

Brokerage Operations Data Analyst

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Alpaca

Alpaca

201-500 employees

API-first brokerage for stock trading

Fintech
Financial Services

Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Data Management
Data Analysis
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
R
SQL
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in data analysis, preferably within the financial services or brokerage industry.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools and software such as SQL, Python, R, Excel, and data visualization tools
  • Strong understanding of financial markets, trading operations, and brokerage services.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Responsibilities
  • Analyze current operational processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
  • Develop and implement data-driven strategies to streamline operations and reduce costs.
  • Conduct risk assessments and identify potential areas of operational risk.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies using data analysis and predictive modeling.
  • Analyze market trends, client behaviors, and trading patterns to identify growth opportunities.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to the President and senior management to support strategic decision-making.
  • Collect, organize, and analyze large datasets to provide actionable insights.
  • Create and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and other critical metrics.
  • Support various ad hoc projects as requested by the President or senior management.
  • Provide data analysis and insights to support project goals and objectives.
  • Work closely with different departments, including trading, compliance, IT, and client services, to gather necessary data and insights.
  • Present findings and recommendations to the President and other senior leaders clearly and concisely.
Desired Qualifications
  • Advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM, Data Science certifications) preferred.

Alpaca Securities LLC operates in the stock brokerage industry by providing an API-first brokerage service that enables other businesses to create their own trading applications. This service allows companies to integrate stock trading functionality into their platforms without the need to become brokers themselves, saving them time and resources. Alpaca's clients include businesses like InvestSky and Woodstock, which want to offer stock trading to their customers. Additionally, Alpaca offers a Local Currency Trading API, allowing international investors to trade US stocks in their local currency. Beyond stock trading, Alpaca also provides crypto wallets and supports coin pair trading with various cryptocurrencies. The company generates revenue by charging fees based on the volume of trades executed through its platform. Alpaca's goal is to simplify the trading process for businesses and their customers, making financial services more accessible.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$84.5M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Alpaca's self-clearing transition enhances asset transfers and securities lending opportunities.
  • Partnership with Derayah Financial accelerates Middle Eastern business expansion for Alpaca.
  • Alpaca's limit orders and extended hours trading for fractional shares lead retail trading.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from fintech platforms like GUGU offering commission-free trading.
  • Potential regulatory challenges in international markets may complicate Alpaca's expansion.
  • Self-clearing transition introduces operational risks in managing settlement processes.

What makes Alpaca unique

  • Alpaca offers API-first brokerage services, enabling businesses to build trading applications.
  • Alpaca supports local currency trading, simplifying US stock trading for international investors.
  • Alpaca provides crypto wallets and coin pair trading, expanding financial services for clients.

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Benefits

Competitive salary & stock options

Medical, dental, & vision

Home office setup stipend

Monthly Brex Card stipend