Data Classification Associate, Corporate

About Us: YipitData is the leading market research and analytics firm for the disruptive economy and most recently raised $475M from The Carlyle Group at a valuation of over $1B. Every day, our proprietary technology analyzes billions of alternative data points to uncover actionable insights across sectors like software, AI, cloud, e-commerce, ridesharing, and payments. Our data and research teams transform raw data into strategic intelligence, delivering accurate, timely, and deeply contextualized analysis that our customers—ranging from the world’s top investment funds to Fortune 500 companies—depend on to drive high-stakes decisions. From sourcing and licensing novel datasets to rigorous analysis and expert narrative framing, our teams ensure clients get not just data, but clarity and confidence. We operate globally with offices in the US, APAC, and India. Our award-winning, people-centric culture—recognized by Inc. as a Best Workplace for three consecutive years—emphasizes transparency, ownership, and continuous mastery. What It’s Like to Work at YipitData: YipitData isn’t a place for coasting—it’s a launchpad for ambitious, impact-driven professionals. From day one, you’ll take the lead on meaningful work, accelerate your growth, and gain exposure that shapes careers. Why Top Talent Chooses YipitData: Ownership That Matters : You’ll lead high-impact projects with real business outcomes Rapid Growth : We compress years of learning into months Merit Over Titles : Trust and responsibility are earned through execution, not tenure Velocity with Purpose: We move fast, support each other, and aim high—always with purpose and intention If your ambition is matched by your work ethic—and you're hungry for a place where growth, impact, and ownership are the norm—YipitData might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. About The Role: YipitData’s Corporate team works directly with leading organizations such as Summer Fridays, FanDuel, Uber, and Harbor Freight to help them make sense of the vast and complex universe of external data. We source, clean, organize, and contextualize data to enable our clients to answer their most important business questions with confidence. As part of our continued growth, we are expanding the Data team within our Corporate practice and are excited to welcome a Data Associate to help deliver high-impact, data-driven products to our clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with 3–5 years of experience who is eager to deepen their data analysis skill set, gain direct exposure to clients, and join a rapidly growing team at YipitData at an early stage. In this role, you will independently manage data quality end-to-end, resolve complex issues across data pipelines and sources, and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ensure our data is accurate, reliable, and clearly understood. As a Data Associate, you will: Ramp up quickly to become the primary owner of high-impact data products , driving product success by delivering best-in-class outputs with a focus on accuracy, client value, and efficiency Design, maintain, and run comprehensive QA processes to ensure data accuracy and reliability across assigned sector products & client deliverables Independently investigate and resolve complex data quality issues Serve as a trusted resource for internal and external stakeholders by understanding client needs and aligning them with our data methodologies, limitations, and coverage Collaborate cross-functionally with Insights and Engineering to align on best practices to deliver customer value, and develop technical solutions that streamline workflows, optimize data processes, and expand automation Proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency, robustness, and data quality within your team’s workflows, and mentor peers accordingly You Are Likely To Succeed If: You have 3-5 years of experience in data analytics, data operations, or consulting You have 3+ years of experience working with SQL, Python, PySpark , or other programming languages to explore and transform large, complex datasets; Familiarity with Github and Databricks You have experience using sample or panel data to make precise estimates that guide decision-making You have a proven track record of quickly learning new concepts, particularly complex data methodologies You can clearly communicate complex concepts, both orally and in writing You have a strong ownership mentality and are enthusiastic about making a big impact at a rapidly growing company You are able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, independently prioritize tasks, and make strategic decisions based on client needs You enjoy mentoring peers and raising the quality bar through shared standards and best practices Preferred : Experience supporting market intelligence or data analytics with brand manufacturers and/or retailers, with a strong understanding of their business needs What We Offer: Our compensation package includes comprehensive benefits, perks, and a competitive salary: We care about your personal life, and we mean it. We offer flexible work hours, flexible vacation, a generous 401K match, parental leave, team events, wellness budget, learning reimbursement, and more! Your growth at YipitData is determined by the impact that you are making, not by tenure, unnecessary facetime, or office politics. Everyone at YipitData is empowered to learn, self-improve, and master their skills in an environment focused on ownership, respect, and trust. See more on our high-impact, high-opportunity work environment above! The annual on-target earnings for this position is anticipated to be up to $122K annually. The final offer may be determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal team benchmarks. This role may be performed fully remotely within the United States. Please note that our US headquarters are located in NYC. We also have office hubs in Austin, Miami, Denver, Mountain View, and Seattle. If the remote work is performed outside of these offices, income may be subject to New York State tax withholding. Please note that for this position, we are not able to consider candidates who currently or in the future will require visa sponsorship. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Job Applicant Privacy Notice <img height="1" width="1" style="display:none;" alt="" src="https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=4341228&conversionId=10486642&fmt=gif" />