Wednesday, August 12, 2009

[itroundtable] LEAD: Mid/Sr BA - NYC - Proclivity Sys

 

I just started a search for a Mid - Senior level Data / Business Analyst. I thought you might be a person that would know someone I could contact about this position. I can be reached at cegan@proclivitysys tems.com

Best Regards, Charlie
Mid/Senior Data Analyst/Business Analyst at Proclivity Systems
Greater New York City Area
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Type:
Full-time
Experience:
Mid-Senior level
Functions:
Management, Information Technology, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Project Management 
Industries:
Consumer Services, Internet, Computer Software, Information Services, Information Technology and Services 
Posted:
August 12, 2009
 

Job Description

The Senior Data Analyst / Business Analyst participates in two main areas at Proclivity. First, he or she is part of a team focused on new product analysis, definition and development. In this capacity, the Analyst participates in data and business analysis to help define the next generation of product offerings for Proclivity Systems. The Analyst must be well-versed in the functional and data aspects of various technologies, including online exchanges and marketplaces, social commerce and e-commerce. The Analyst must be experienced in working with very large data sets (multi-terabyte to petabyte scale). In addition, the Analyst must have a background in statistical and data mining techniques and experience performing statistical simulations and econometric modeling.
Second, the Analyst works with Fortune 1000 clients across multiple industries, including retail, e-commerce, media and financial services, to gather requirements, analyze client business, analyze client data sources, and determine appropriate mappings and transformations for internal ETL processes and usage in our patent-pending consumer behavioral predictive engine.
As a key member of our data integration team, the Analyst will be responsible for coming up with innovative solutions to unique data challenges. A good background in software development, including PL/SQL and/or Java or similar technologies, will prepare the analyst for helping to define and collaborate in developing these solutions.

The Analyst must be skilled in using SQL to analyze and report on various data metrics, determine relational integrity, and assist in ETL strategies to cleanse and transform data. The Analyst will work closely with developers in cases where development is required to meet client requirements.

Skills

4+ years data analysis experience required
6+ years business/data analyst overall experience required
ETL, Data warehousing or OLAP experience with large data sets required
Knowledge of statistical and data mining techniques required
Experience performing econometric modeling and simulations required
Retail or e-commerce experience required
Requirements gathering experience required
Strong SQL experience required
Some PL/SQL programming or other programming experience required
UNIX/Linux experience required
Must have superb verbal, writing, and overall communication skills
Must be self-managing and able to work independently

Experience analyzing and defining requirements for an online marketplace, such as an ad exchange, a strong plus
Experience with Hive or similar map/reduce or parallel database technologies a strong plus
Startup experience a strong plus
Other development experience in addition to PL/SQL a plus

Company Description

Proclivity Systems (www.ProclivitySyst ems.com) enhances the total customer experience for retailers by harnessing the untapped power of their online and offline data. Proclivity aggregates and analyzes all of a company's siloed data in a unique Consumer Behavior Bank ™ to predict what consumers will buy, when, where, and at what price-point. Marketers and merchandisers who use Proclivity increase efficiency when addressing consumers in the store, using their site or catalog, through social media, e-mail, mobile and loyalty programs. Proclivity helps clients retain existing customers, acquire new ones, and maximize revenue by lifting sales an average of 20% and realizing 300% ROI.

Proclivity is a dynamic, fast-growing organization that was just named as one of BusinessWeek's Top 50 Tech Start-ups You Need To Know.
http://images. businessweek. com/ss/09/ 06/0615_50_ startups_ need_to_know/ 35.htm

Additional Information

  • Local candidates only, no relocation (Greater New York City Area).

Job ID: 731272

August 18th - Tues - Reg Mtg 6 pm - Carnevale Center 10 Lenox Ave Pompton Lakes 07442 Rm 009 - bring 20 copies of resume
August 25th No Mtg
Sept 1 No Mtg - Labor Day Holiday
Sept 15th Dinner Mtg - Recruiter Night Out - Bill Belknap Moderator - Beverly Lieberman Halbrecht Lieberman - Joe McComick Clark Davis
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