IT Business Sr. Analyst recruitment
- Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives for complex projects through research and fact-finding combined with an understanding of applicable business systems and industry standards.
- Consults with the business clients to determine system functional specifications.
- Consults with users and clients to solve complex system issues/problems through in-depth evaluation of business processes systems and industry standards; recommends solutions.
- Installs and supports customer exposure systems.
- Leads system change process from requirements through implementation; provides user and operational support of application to business users.
- Considers the business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment; identifies and communicates risks and impacts.
- Drives communication between business leaders and IT; exhibits sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills to exchange complex information.
- Provides sound understanding of business analysis concepts and principles and a basic knowledge of concepts and principles in other technology areas.
- Applies comprehensive understanding of how multiple areas collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives.
- Acts as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts.
- Provides evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated and unique situations.
- Directly impacts the business by ensuring the quality of work provided by self and others; impacts own team and closely related work teams.
Skills
- Financial industry background and experience performing data analysis
- Person should have worked on projects touching one or more areas of trading, accounting, back office operations and MIS
- Strong knowledge of Fixed Income and Equity Products
- Experience interacting with business users and collecting the reporting requirements
- Ability to facilitate JAD sessions, conduct interviews, develop process and data flow diagrams in Visio
- Ability to prepare use case diagrams
- Strong experience with Oracle 9i and/or 10g
- Ability to query the database using SQL
- Some exposure to Java and related technologies
- Some exposure to JRules or similar BRMS
- Advanced level knowledge of using Excel for data analysis
- Experience reporting on dimensions and hierarchy data
- Some knowledge of Business Objects Reporting
- Some knowledge of Essbase cubes
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Good background working with quantitative data
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Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.
Pluses:
- Experience with data modeling
- Some exposure to SSAS
Competencies:
Valuing Diversity:
Demonstrates an appreciation of a diverse workforce. Appreciates differences in style or perspective and uses differences to add value to decisions or actions and organizational success.
April 28, 2012
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