Data Scientist – Data Visualization & Storytelling (Contractor, Part-Time)
Flexible Remote Opportunity for Researchers & Graduate Students
About FreeCap Financial, Inc.
Founded in 2019 by Tanay Tatum-Edwards, FreeCap Financial, Inc. is a pioneering data provider specializing in human capital risks within ESG investing. dedicated to dismantling the prison industrial complex through financial transparency. We analyze corporate policies and government vendor contracts to provide financial insights on ethical business practices, including fair chance hiring, prison labor exposure, and the risks mass deportations pose to companies. We offer investors and money managers intelligent, racial justice-oriented data to leverage capital markets in addressing mass incarceration. Our comprehensive datasets include:
- Vendor Transaction Data: Tracking financial relationships between corrections departments and over 3,000 publicly traded companies, providing insights into corporate involvement in the prison system.
- Criminal Justice Benchmarking: Evaluating companies on fair chance hiring practices and prison labor risk mitigation, enabling investors to align portfolios with social justice values.
Our commitment to impact-driven data collection has garnered significant recognition:
- Justice Innovation Prize Winner (2023): Awarded $250,000 by Dream.Org for our innovative approach to disrupting the prison industry.
- Launch of The Decarceration Index (FREEIN) in 2024: The first index tracking companies leading in fair chance hiring and reducing prison-related risks.
- 40 Under 40 Award (2024): Our founder, Tanay Tatum-Edwards, was honored by Black Women in Asset Management for her leadership and impact.
At FreeCap, we believe in empowering investors with data to make informed decisions that promote corporate accountability and social equity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data Storytelling & Visuals: Design data-driven infographics, charts, and dashboards that communicate key trends in criminal justice dataset and corporate risk.
- Newsletter & Substack Content: Develop visually engaging graphics that enhance FreeCap’s Substack and newsletter insights.
- Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA): Identify patterns, trends, and outliers in vendor contracts and corporate ESG data.
- Collaboration: Work with our research and content teams to craft data-backed narratives that resonate with investors and policy professionals.
- Tool Utilization: Leverage Python (Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly), R (ggplot2, Shiny), Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools to visualize data.
Ideal Candidate:
- Graduate students, postdocs, or professionals with a background in data science, public policy, ESG investing, or social impact research.
- Strong data visualization and storytelling skills using Tableau, Power BI, ggplot2, D3.js, or similar.
- Experience with Python, R, SQL, or other data processing tools.
- Passion for ESG investing, corporate accountability, and human capital research.
- Experience designing data-driven content for newsletters, blogs, or academic reports (preferred).
Contract Details & Compensation:
- Commitment: 5–10 hours per month (flexible schedule)
- Remote Contract with potential for long-term collaboration
- Compensation: $50 – $75 per hour, or academic credit
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send:
- Resume / LinkedIn profile
- Portfolio or sample visualizations (can be academic research, dashboards, or publicfacing graphics)
- Brief statement on their experience or interest with ESG, social impact, or criminal justice data
- Send applications to: juandiaz@freecapfinancial.com
Why This Opportunity?
- Flexible & Mission-Driven: Work on real-world criminal justice and ESG data that shapes investor decision-making.
- Hands-On Impact: Your visuals will inform financial professionals and policymakers through FreeCap’s Substack and newsletter.
- Expand Your Portfolio: Gain experience in financial storytelling, ESG research, and corporate risk analysis.
Notes to candidates:
We understand that everyone’s paths are different, so we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description, but are passionate about the work and the mission. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. We welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously.
FreeCap Financial, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
FreeCap Financial, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or religion.
FreeCap Financial, Inc. prohibits discrimination of any kind in its employment practices, including hiring, promotion, and termination, based on race, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a contractor position. As a contractor, you will not be entitled to employee benefits (such as healthcare or paid time off), and you will be responsible for your own taxes.
