System Administrator – Host Analytics recruitment
ABOUT MSCI Inc. (www.msci.com) MSCI Inc. is a leading provider of investment decision support tools to investors globally, including asset managers, banks, hedge funds and pension funds. MSCI products and services include indices, portfolio risk and performance analytics, and governance tools. The company’s flagship product offerings are: the MSCI indices which include over 120,000 daily indices covering more than 70 countries; Barra portfolio risk and performance analytics covering global equity and fixed income markets; RiskMetrics market and credit risk analytics; ISS out-sourced proxy research, voting and vote reporting services; CFRA forensic accounting risk research, legal/regulatory risk assessment, and due-diligence; and FEA valuation models and risk management software for the energy and commodities markets. MSCI is headquartered in New York, with research and commercial offices around the world. For further information on MSCI, please visit our web site at www.msci.com
POSITION OVERVIEW: MSCI is seeking candidates for a new Systems Administrator - Host Analytics opportunity. This person will be responsible for configuring and maintaining our new financial analysis, budget and planning systems, Host Analytics. In addition, the person will be assisting with the analysis and reporting of headcount and compensation expense for budgeting and planning purposes.
RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Manage day-to-day maintenance of the Host Analytics system including user set-up, resolution of system issues, system configuration, user support, training, etc.
- Maintain and enhance existing reports and create new ones as needed
- Maintain appropriate system documentation and training materials
- Integrate new data feeds from HR and financial systems, as necessary
- Develop new budget and planning scenarios
- Assist with the analysis of headcount and compensation expense analysis during the budget process as well as on a regular basis throughout the year
- Work with the various parties to ensure data into and out of Host is accurate and reliable
- Manage and work with internal and external service providers/Host team on budgeting and reporting related enhancements (i.e., adding in more features, enhancements, etc)p
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of 5+ years of budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis experience
- 2+ years budget system administration / super-user experience
- Experienced with budget systems - ideally Host Analytics / Longview / Adaptive Planning / Oracle Essbase / Cognos or similar
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and report building
- Demonstrated internal customer service skill
- Travel: Less than 10%
MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy/maternity leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.