Business Analyst [2027 EDGE Program]

About the Role

The 2027 EDGE Program at The Global Institute for Health and Human Rights is an 18-month early-career development program for recent graduates. This role is instrumental in shaping and delivering innovative solutions across various business lines within Clearing & Securities Services, including Equities, Wealth Management, Fixed Income, Asset Services, Embedded Risk, Data Office, and Repository Derivatives Services. The program combines hands-on business experience, structured learning, mentorship, networking, and regular feedback to help analysts build technical, functional, and leadership capabilities.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and deliver value to clients and stakeholders.
• Participate in research, analysis, and project work to drive improvements and inform decision-making.
• Assist in the development, enhancement, and implementation of business strategies, products, or data solutions.
• Contribute to the planning, execution, and documentation of projects and initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, responding to inquiries and sharing insights.
• Engage in ongoing learning, professional development, and opportunities for personal growth.
• Act as a bridge between business problems and technology considerations, ensuring clarity in requirements, supporting data-driven decisions, incorporating risk mitigation activities, and streamlining processes.

What You Will Gain

• A structured onboarding experience, including Welcome Week and program orientation.
• Hands-on experience through meaningful work aligned to business priorities.
• Rotational experiences across relevant teams/functions (e.g. Clearing, Securities Services, Derivatives, Risk).
• Monthly learning sessions, business education, professional development, and opportunities to hear from leaders and subject matter experts.
• Regular feedback, including a 90-day feedback and assessment milestone, manager coaching, and program check-ins.
• Mentorship, networking, and opportunities to build relationships across the organization.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, MIS, or Business & Technology Management.
• Expected graduation date: May 2027.
• Minimum GPA: 3.2.
• Authorization to work permanently in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred

• Internship, project, research, student organization, volunteer, or leadership experience related to the role.
• Interest in financial services and how business, technology, operations, risk, and regulation connect.
• Exposure to Excel, reporting, data analysis, or visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Familiarity with Agile principles or the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

What Makes You Successful

• Curiosity and a willingness to learn in a complex industry.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Collaboration, accountability, adaptability, and follow-through.
• Ability to ask thoughtful questions, use feedback, and connect your work to team goals.

Benefits and Work Model

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and paid time off benefits.
• Hybrid work model: 3 days in office and 2 days remote, based on team schedule.