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Lead Systems Analyst - Hedge Funds - SQL - OBI - FS - Boston, MA Are by "Gary Wright" wrightassociates
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Thu Nov 12, 2015 11:29 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Gary Wright" wrightassociates
Know anyone for this role? - Any referrals would be greatly appreciated.
Position Title - WR74779R112015
Lead Systems Analyst - Hedge Funds - SQL - OBI - FS - Boston, MA Area -
Excellent Package
Excellent Compensation Package - Base + Bonus + PS
Green Card or US Citizens Only - Relo possible for exceptional candidates
Company
Large, successful, and growing Boston based Investment Management Firm -
Great Company - Lots of Upside - Outstanding Compensation Package - Bonus -
Profit Sharing etc. Join a team oriented, collaborative, results focused
environment and become part of an elite organization with great growth
possibilities.
Position Summary:
The Firm's Hedge Management business offers a broad range of equity, macro,
multi-strategy and relative-value strategies with a 20-year track record.
The business team manages product development, fund launch, client
relationships and multiple other business hedge-related activities for the
firm.
The Firm's Hedge Management business requires true technology partners to
become expert both on their business and on the multiple technology
solutions supporting them, and that will be key to providing technology
solutions that improve the quality, speed, and efficiency of their highly
complex decision-making processes. We are seeking candidates for a Lead
Systems Analyst position who will work closely with the Firm's business and
technology teams in defining, implementing and supporting complex technology
solutions to multiple business problems.
Responsibilities:
* Build and maintain strong client relationships across multiple
business teams
* Engage investment professionals at all levels to proactively
identify opportunities for new/improved systems to assist in the multi-asset
class investment process
* Actively participate in the analysis of requirements, detailed
functional design, test, deployment, and support of new technology solutions
implemented
* Coordinate with teams across the IT department in technical
design, solution identification & evaluation, and final candidate selection
* Provide guidance to the development team on solution design,
priority and delivery method
* Provide ongoing issue tracking, error resolution and status
reporting
* Stay abreast of the "state of the art" as it relates to
technology trends and business processes, both within the Firm and
throughout the industry
Required Skills and Competencies:
* Technology professional with a record of success in a
large-scale, high-growth, high-transaction rate, complex environment.
Ideally, the individual will come from a global financial services
organization, with a strong preference for Asset Management and/or Capital
Markets
* Demonstrated experience in business analysis for medium- to
large-scale initiatives including knowledge of software requirements
gathering processes, and rapid technology solution development
* Solution delivery and hands-on expertise with Investment Data
warehouses & commercial reporting toolsets
* Demonstrated client focus and relationship management skills
* Experience working in an interdependent, team-oriented
environment in which effectively managing resources and relationships
outside of one's direct control is critical to success. A team player who
works collectively toward common goals and objectives
* Proven hands on project management skills with full cycle
(iterative and incremental) development experience
* Strong strategic thinker with a track record of innovation and
transformation to support business growth
* Investment Risk analytical experience and familiarity with risk
measurement processes, tools & criteria would be extremely valuable
* Software development experience and in-depth understanding of the
full software development life cycle would be extremely valuable
* Guided by the highest levels of integrity, ethical and
professional standards
* Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
* Ability to manage conflicting priorities effectively
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills
* Hands-on knowledge of SQL and relational database technology
* Bachelor's degree is required
* CFA charter, or work towards one is strongly preferred
Keys to this Position:
1. Seeking strong Systems Analysis skills within the Investment industry.
2. Domain knowledge: Solid knowledge of financial instruments is required.
The ideal candidate will have Hedge Funds and/or Derivatives experience.
We will also look at Fixed Income and Equities knowledge.
3. Demonstrated leadership experience. We will consider a Senior or a Lead
level candidate.
4. Technical: SQL (ideally PL/SQL). Any exposure to OBI (Oracle Business
Intelligence) reporting tools are a big plus.
5. Excellent communication and client relationship skills are required as
this individual will be interfacing directly with the business.
Contact Information - Resumes in Word format to:
Gary Wright - President - Wright Associates
Phone - (508) 761-6354 - Email - GaryWright@WrightAssociates.org
<mailto:replywrightassociates@verizon.net> - WEB Site -
www.wrightassociates.org <http://www.wrightassociates.org/>
The New England Networking Group is Moderated by:
Gary L. Wright - President/Principal - Wright Associates
Wright Associates specializes in High Technology Recruiting Services for the New England Market Place.
Phone: 508-761-6354
Email: mailto:GaryWright@WrightAssociates.org
Website: www.WrightAssociates.org
Gary L. Wright - President/Principal - Wright Associates
Wright Associates specializes in High Technology Recruiting Services for the New England Market Place.
Phone: 508-761-6354
Email: mailto:GaryWright@WrightAssociates.org
Website: www.WrightAssociates.org
