Research Analyst (Ukrainian Speaker) at SFORS in Scott Township, IA

HI! SFORS trades in the global financial markets and are among the key proprietary trading players and pre-market trading leaders. Our company owes its 20 years of success in the stock market to constantly investing in talent development, trading technologies, progressive risk management models, and effective trading strategies - all of which drive trader success. SFORS operates exclusively with proprietary funds, without any third-party investments.

We are looking for a Research Analyst to join our Trading Research & Development team and cover research and quantitative processes within the department.

What you will do

• Monitor the market.

Track key news, earnings reports, macroeconomic and geopolitical events, with a focus on the US market.

• Separate signal from noise.

Understand which events genuinely impact companies, sectors, and the broader market.

• Identify connections and patterns.

Spot recurring themes, sector rotations, shifts in market narratives, and market reactions.

• Be the market historian.

Document important events and market reactions, compare new cases with historical ones, and build a structured knowledge base.

• Turn information into clear analytics.

Structure news and data into concise articles, charts, and dashboards. Highlight key insights, conduct internal lectures, and share knowledge across the company.

• Share knowledge.

Prepare internal market reviews and lectures, and explain key events and trends to the team.

• Develop analytical processes.

Look for new sources, formats, and ways to find and communicate important information faster and more efficiently.

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Skills & Knowledge

Hard Skills

• 2+ years of expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • Trading — must-have
  • Financial Analysis
  • Macroeconomic Analysis
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Investment & Asset Management

• Strong understanding of financial markets, particularly US equities.

• Python and SQL skills for data processing and analysis.

• Experience with Bloomberg Terminal is a plus.

• English: B2 or higher.

• Ukrainian - Professional fluency

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and curiosity.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Initiative and a proactive approach.

• Strong self-organization and a systematic mindset.

  What We Offer:

  • Competitive and performance-aligned compensation package
  • Clear opportunities for long-term professional growth and strategic career development
  • A high-trust, collaborative environment with strong ownership culture
  • Direct exposure to business decision-making and impact at scale

  In addition, we provide:

  • Corporate housing access - up to 2-3 weeks per year of free accommodation in Larnaca (Cyprus) for vacations, business trips, or work-related travel
  • Comprehensive health insurance, including annual medical check-ups
  • Psychological support program (up to 4 sessions per month)
  • Partial compensation for tennis training, gym memberships, other sports activities, rehabilitation, massages, and participation in competitions (including international events)
  • Partial reimbursementfor external professional education and certifications
  • Full access to internal educational, cultural, and entertainment initiatives, including guest lectures