Python Instructor

About Wall Street PrepFounded in 2004 by investment bankers, Wall Street Prep (WSP) is a leading provider of professional skills training in financial modeling, valuation, data analytics, and business technology. Our mission is to bridge the gap between academia and the real world by equipping finance professionals and students with practical, hands-on technical skills.We partner with top-tier investment banks, private equity firms, asset managers, consulting firms, Fortune 500 companies, and leading undergraduate and MBA programs. Our training is delivered through engaging in-person classroom sessions and our industry-leading online learning platform, all designed and taught by experienced industry professionals.Position OverviewWall Street Prep is seeking an experienced and engaging Python Instructor with a passion for teaching programming, data analysis, and automation to finance and business professionals.As a Python Instructor, you will join our elite team of instructors delivering immersive, hands-on training seminars focused on Python programming, data analysis, visualization, and automation. Courses are designed for finance professionals, analysts, consultants, and MBA students looking to develop practical coding skills they can immediately apply in the workplace.You will teach participants how to leverage Python and industry-standard libraries—including Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, and Seaborn—to clean data, automate repetitive tasks, perform financial analysis, and create meaningful visualizations. Training emphasizes practical business applications over theoretical computer science.This is a unique opportunity to share your technical expertise, develop curriculum, refine your public speaking skills, and help professionals become more data-driven in today's increasingly technology-enabled workplace.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver live instructor-led training seminars for:Investment banks and financial institutionsPrivate equity and asset management firmsCorporate finance teamsConsulting firmsFortune 500 companiesUndergraduate, MBA, and Executive Education programsLead instruction in topics including:Python FundamentalsPython environment setup (Jupyter Notebooks)Coding best practicesVariables, data types, and mathematical operationsLogical operators and conditional statementsLoops and iterationFunctions and modular programmingBuilt-in Python functionalityArrays and indexingData Analysis with PythonNumPy fundamentalsPandas Series and DataFramesReading and importing dataData cleaning and preparationSorting and filtering datasetsMissing data managementGroup By operationsMerging, joining, and concatenating DataFramesData manipulation and transformationFinancial data analysis using real-world datasetsData VisualizationCreating effective charts and graphsLine, bar, scatter, and pie chartsHistograms and box plotsHeatmapsPair plotsDistribution plotsBubble chartsCorrelation analysisMulti-plot dashboardsData storytelling through visualizationBest practices for presenting analytical insightsApplied Business & Finance ProjectsGuide participants through hands-on projects such as:Financial data cleaning and analysisMarket data explorationPortfolio and index analysisTime series analysisSales and operational reportingKPI dashboardsWorkflow automationFinancial modeling supportResearch and reporting automation using PythonCurriculum DevelopmentCollaborate with WSP's Learning Team to:Develop and continuously improve Python training materialsCreate engaging hands-on exercises and case studiesDesign projects that simulate real business and financial scenariosExpand curriculum covering Python applications in finance, investment analysis, and business analyticsUpdate course materials as Python libraries and best practices evolveStudent SupportProvide personalized coaching and mentorship during training sessionsSupport participants through one-on-one tutoring engagementsDeliver actionable feedback on coding exercises and projectsComplete WSP's Train-the-Trainer Program, our structured instructor development initiativeWhat We Are Looking ForExperience3+ years of professional experience using Python in finance, data analytics, business intelligence, consulting, technology, or a related fieldExperience working with real-world datasets and analytical workflowsDemonstrated ability to automate processes and solve business problems using PythonExperience teaching, mentoring, corporate training, or university instruction is highly desirableTechnical SkillsStrong proficiency with:PythonJupyter NotebooksPandasNumPyMatplotlibSeabornExperience with topics such as:Data cleaning and transformationExploratory data analysisStatistical analysisFinancial datasetsData visualizationBusiness reportingAutomation and scriptingExperience with additional libraries such as scikit-learn, Plotly, or SQL is a plus.EducationBachelor's degree in one of the following (or a related field):Computer ScienceData ScienceFinanceMathematicsStatisticsEngineeringEconomicsMaster's degree is a plus.Skills & PassionWe're looking for someone who:Has excellent Python programming skillsCan explain technical concepts in a simple, engaging mannerEnjoys mentoring and helping others learnCreates an interactive classroom environmentConnects coding concepts to practical business and finance applicationsDemonstrates outstanding communication and presentation skillsIs passionate about lifelong learning and staying current with emerging technologiesAvailabilityWillingness to provide approximately 10 training days or more per year, with enhanced availability during the summer monthsWillingness to develop curriculum materials for both live and online training programsAvailability to teach week-long or multi-week instructor-led seminarsFlexibility to travel domestically and internationallyCompensationCompensation & BenefitsHighly competitive daily instructor rate.BenefitsAll travel and accommodation expenses covered by WSPPaid professional development through WSP's Train-the-Trainer ProgramOpportunities to deepen expertise in Python, data analytics, and financial technologyWork with leading global financial institutions and Fortune 500 companiesExpand your professional network across finance, consulting, and technologyDevelop exceptional public speaking, facilitation, and instructional design skillsJoin a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and industry-leading instructor communityEqual Opportunity EmployerWall Street Prep is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create a work environment where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves.