Data/Research Analyst Associate, Knowledge Sharing – Opportunity Finance Network – Philadelphia, PA

Company Summary:

Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) is the leading national network of community development financial institutions (CDFIs) investing in opportunities that benefit low-income, low-wealth, and other disadvantaged communities across America. OFN Members are performance-oriented, responsible investors that finance community businesses, spark job growth in the areas that need it most, and deliver both sound financial returns and real changes for people and communities.

To learn more about OFN, visit:www.ofn.org.

Women, People of Color, Minorities, and LGBT candidates are encouraged to apply.

Position Summary and Essential Functions:

The primary responsibilities of this position are to assist members of the Knowledge Sharing team in conducting quantitative and qualitative research on community development financial institutions (CDFI). The essential functions of the position are assisting with the following: implementation of online surveys and cleansing survey data; development of cleansing processes; the production of tables, charts, and figures for OFN publications; the production of OFN Member Peer Comparisons; responses to information requests from OFN staff as well as external parties; and research on topics requested by Knowledge Sharing team members.

Position Responsibilities

Coordinates the implementation of online surveys, including the annual OFN Member Survey

Coordinates cleansing of survey data by reviewing Members audited financial statements and tracking of survey responses as well as assists with developing data cleansing process.

Produces tables, charts and figures in conjunction with the VP, Knowledge Sharing for publishable reports including the annual Side by Side publication, OFN Member Peer Comparisons, Inside the Membership, , and annual Member reviews.

Responds independently to information requests from OFN staff as well as external parties.

Researches topics requested by Knowledge Sharing team members.

Performs other activities as requested by Knowledge Sharing team members.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or 5-7 years work experience; Master’s Degree a plus

Proficient with MS Office Products, with 3 years experience and advanced mastery of Excel required

1-3 years direct experience in quantitative research required; experience in qualitative research is highly beneficial

Experience with online survey software such as Survey Monkey, Qualtrics and/or similar software required

Experience with crosstabulation software is required; experience with Wincross is a plus

Experience or volunteer work in nonprofit or small office environment a plus

Strong knowledge of financial statements essential, understanding of non-profit financial institutions’ financial statements a plus.

Knowledge of and commitment to community development is highly beneficial; interest in learning about the community development finance field is required

Strong organizational skills, patience and attention to detail required

Strong analytical skills required

Strong written and verbal communication skills required Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work well with diverse constituents is required

Ability to work independently or in team environment is required

Ability to manage multiple tasks in effective and efficient manner required

Limited travel required (<10%)

No extraordinary physical requirements beyond ability to travel

Job involves normal physical requirements for an office position

Salary Commensurate with Experience

How to apply

To Apply: Send letter of interest, salary requirement and resume to:

Search: Knowledge Sharing

Opportunity Finance Network

620 Chestnut Street

Suite 572

Philadelphia, PA 19106

FAX: 215-320-4357

Email: resume_hr@ofn.org

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