Financial Data Analyst - Entry Level

Robert Half is seeking recent college graduates with a strong foundation in finance, accounting, or economics for an exciting opportunity with a leading global financial firm. This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals eager to start their careers in financial data analysis and gain exposure to large-scale financial reporting operations.

As a Financial Data Analyst, you will support key data integrity and reporting initiatives for the client’s financial research and analytics platforms. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and consistency of financial information used by analysts and market professionals worldwide.

This is a hands-on, data-driven role that requires excellent attention to detail, solid Excel skills, and the ability to manage repetitive yet essential data validation tasks with accuracy and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate, update, and maintain large sets of financial data with a high degree of accuracy.
• Conduct quality control checks and assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Use Excel (lookups, pivot tables) to support data management and reporting.
• Work efficiently through repetitive tasks while maintaining strong productivity standards.
• Collaborate with team members and project leaders across various time zones.

-Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.

-Recent college graduate or early-career professional with a strong interest in financial markets.

-Proficiency in Excel (lookups, pivot tables; modeling a plus).

-Foundational knowledge of financial statements and corporate reporting.

-Ability to work 100% onsite in the Mercer/Middlesex county area

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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