Application Specialist, Financial Data
The Application Specialist, Financial Data at AlphaSense is a pivotal role that bridges sales, customer success, and technical implementation for the company's financial data products. AlphaSense, founded in 2011, is an AI-driven market intelligence platform that empowers organizations to make informed decisions by providing access to a vast repository of business documents, including equity research, earnings calls, expert interviews, and more. The company is headquartered in New York City, with a global presence across multiple offices.
In this role, the specialist will engage directly with clients to demonstrate the value of AlphaSense's financial data solutions, assist in demos and strategic trials, and provide advanced training and customizations to drive customer adoption. They will also build custom templates and bespoke modeling tools for enterprise financial clients, ensuring that the solutions are seamlessly integrated into clients' workflows. Additionally, the specialist will act as a subject matter expert, offering expertise in quantitative analysis for investment and valuation decisions, and collaborate with sales, product, and leadership teams to inform product development based on client feedback.
Candidates should possess a strong foundation in finance, such as a bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or Accounting, or 2–4 years of relevant experience in equity research, investment management, private equity, accounting, or consulting. Proficiency in Excel, including knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), is essential. Excellent communication skills are required to manage relationships with fund managers and junior analysts alike. A passion for technology, AI, and the capital markets, along with the ability to distill and explain complex issues in simple terms, is highly valued.
While specific compensation details are not provided, the role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for professional development and growth within the company. AlphaSense is committed to fostering a dynamic and entrepreneurial team culture, encouraging innovation and collaboration across all levels. Employees have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies and contribute to the advancement of market intelligence solutions.
AlphaSense is recognized for its innovative approach to market intelligence, serving over 6,000 enterprise customers, including a majority of the S&P 500. The company has experienced significant growth and industry leadership, with recent acquisitions and ongoing development of sophisticated new products. Joining AlphaSense provides an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization at the forefront of AI-driven market intelligence.