Messages In This Digest (5 Messages)
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- Lead Systems Analyst - Performance Measurement - FS - Boston, MA Are From: Gary Wright - Wright Associates
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- Business System's Analyst - Fund Accounting - FS - Boston, MA Area From: Gary Wright - Wright Associates
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- Business System's Analyst - ETF - (Exchange Traded Funds) - FS - Bo From: Gary Wright - Wright Associates
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- Project Analyst - Operations - Custody Operations & Fund Accounting From: Gary Wright - Wright Associates
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- Sr. Systems Analyst - Disaster Recovery - FS - Marlboro, MA Area - E From: Gary Wright - Wright Associates
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Lead Systems Analyst - Performance Measurement - FS - Boston, MA Are
Posted by: "Gary Wright - Wright Associates" gary_wright@verizon.net wrightassociates
Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:53 am (PST)
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Position Title – WR716541
02-28-2011
Lead Systems Analyst – Performance Measurement - FS – Boston, MA Area –
Excellent $$
Excellent Compensation Package – Base + Bonus + PS
Candidates Local to Mass. Only – No Sponsorship
Company
Large, successful, and growing Boston based Investment Management Firm –
Great Company – Lots of Upside – Excellent 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 Responsibilities – Summary
The Investment Administration Applications team is seeking a Lead Systems
Analyst who will be responsible for requirements, systems analysis, testing,
and project management for initiatives supporting the Performance Services
group within Investment Administration. The Performance Services group is
responsible for investment performance measurement, performance attribution,
benchmark maintenance, and GIPS composite maintenance.
The position requires a high level of interaction with the business users as
well as excellent communication and delivery skills. The candidate should
be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task and work on a variety of
assignments in a fast-paced environment with people at all levels of the
organization.
In 2011 the IA Applications team will begin a multi-year initiative to
replace the firm's legacy performance measurement system. This individual
will participate in the vendor evaluation and buy/build decision, and be a
key contributor in the detailed analysis and implementation of the new
system.
Key Responsibilities;
The Lead Systems Analyst will have the following responsibilities:
· Interact with investment professionals to proactively identify
opportunities for new/improved systems.
· Work with business partners to define, analyze and document
requirements.
· Document functional specifications for new systems and
enhancements.
· Coordinate the work of systems analysts, software developers,
database architects and data vendors to design and implement robust
technical solutions.
· Plan and perform functional testing of new systems and
enhancements.
Keys to this Position:
1. We are looking for a Senior resource with at least 5 years of
Performance Measurement and Attribution experience.
2. 10 years of financial services industry is required, preferably
asset management, custodian or related vendor experience (i.e. Eagle, DST,
CRD).
3. Strong Systems Analysis skills are required.
4. The CFA and CIPM are strong pluses.
Required Skills and Competencies:
· A minimum of 10 years of work experience in a financial services
technology environment.
· A minimum of 5 years experience developing or supporting
performance measurement and/or performance attribution applications.
· Strong understanding of investment processes, securities,
analytics and market data services.
· Strong client relationship, communication and analytical skills.
· Demonstrated experience in project management and business
analysis for medium to large initiatives.
· Demonstrated experience in formal software development
methodologies.
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business or related
discipline.
· A CFA and/or CIPM designation would be a strong plus.
Contact Information
Send Resume in Word format only to:
Gary Wright - President – Wright Associates
Phone - (508) 761-6354 - Email - replywrightassociates@verizon. - WEBnet
Site – www.wrightassociates.org
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Business System's Analyst - Fund Accounting - FS - Boston, MA Area
Posted by: "Gary Wright - Wright Associates" gary_wright@verizon.net wrightassociates
Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:54 am (PST)
Please feel free to refer this position to other groups and people you know.
Open & Active as of 02-23-2011
Position Title – WRCOBB012011
Business System's Analyst – Fund Accounting – FS - Boston, MA Area – Up to
$100K+ DOE
Up to $100K + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
Local Candidates Only – No Sponsorship
Stable Work History
Company
Large, successful, and growing private, Boston based Investment Management &
Services Firm – Great Company – Lots of Upside – Excellent Compensation
Package – Bonus – Great culture - Firm prides itself on work/life balance.
Responsibilities:
· Work with various business users/departments to understand and
prioritize business requirements for new functionality requests
· Work with developers on functional design and preparation of
functional specifications
· Drive functional development by fully understanding business needs
and translating them into system design. Manage process of documenting and
communicating functional solutions.
· Take ownership of certain functional areas, by continuing to
increase expert business knowledge and understanding of system design.
Required Skills and Competencies:
BS/BA required
Strong Business Systems' Analyst skills
At least 5 years related experience in the financial services industry –
Must Have
Sound understanding of fund accounting operations – Must Have
Knowledge of the Eagle STAR system or another mutual fund accounting
system – Must Have
Experience with different types of securities processing, including fixed
income, equity, cash and derivatives, as well as other transaction
processing and reporting, including expenses, capital stock, etc.
Specific expert knowledge in one or more of the following functional areas
a plus:
1. Corporate Actions
2. Financial Reporting
3. Tax Reporting
4. Income Processing
5. Security Reference
6. Pooling
7. EUSD/German Tax Reporting
8. Derivatives Processing
Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
Willingness to constantly ask questions and think creatively
Strong problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills
Project management experience
Ability to work independently, multi-task, and take ownership of tasks
Ability to lead discussions of complex topics
Ability and interest in understanding systems design
Contact Information
Gary Wright - President – Wright Associates
Phone - (508) 761-6354
Email - replywrightassociates@verizon. - WEB Site –net
www.wrightassociates.org
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Business System's Analyst - ETF - (Exchange Traded Funds) - FS - Bo
Posted by: "Gary Wright - Wright Associates" gary_wright@verizon.net wrightassociates
Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:54 am (PST)
Please feel free to refer this position to other groups and people you know.
Open & Active as of 02-23-2011
Position Title – WRCOBBETF012011
Business System's Analyst – ETF – (Exchange Traded Funds) - FS - Boston, MA
Area – Up to $100K+ DOE
Up to $100K + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
Local Candidates Only – No Sponsorship
Stable Work History
Company
Large, successful, and growing private, Boston based Investment Management &
Services Firm – Great Company – Lots of Upside – Excellent Compensation
Package – Bonus – Great culture - Firm prides itself on work/life balance.
Summary:
The ETF (Exchange Traded Funds) Business Systems Analyst functions as
liaison between technical and business user groups. The individual
interprets what the users need and translates those requirements into
detailed specifications supported by the company development methodology.
The individual identifies design and development options and communicates
the pros and cons of these to both business and technical audiences. The
Systems Business Analyst participates in all phases of the systems
development life cycle from project scoping, planning and requirements
definition to issues resolution, testing, training and implementation.
Detailed Responsibilities:
· Develop clear, concise methodology documents, which require
proficiency in interviewing skills, workflow analysis, dataflow diagramming,
screen design, etc.
· Review and assist with project workflows.
· Review business requirements documents for completeness, clarity,
assumptions, issues, etc.
· Facilitate the definition of functional requirements by working
with programmer analysts and users in prototyping and design sessions.
· Translate and present project concepts into effective visual
images that clarify design elements and issues for both business and
technical audiences.
· Ensure methodology is followed for project.
· Provide meaningful feedback in accordance with departmental
standards and guidelines.
· Maintain issue log; coordinate and support communications
surrounding both systems and user acceptance for assigned project(s).
· Identify and eliminate miscommunications between business and
technical project team members.
Required Skills and Competencies:
· Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Management Information
Systems, and/or equivalent work experience.
· Strong Business System's Analyst experience.
· 3 to 5 years financial services experience with ETF process and
workflow skills – Must Have.
· Basic knowledge of full life-cycle methodology of systems
development
· Exposure to project work and project planning, able to create
business systems documents.
· Ability to analyze current workflows and identify opportunities
for improvement.
· Ability to create presentations using software such as Microsoft
PowerPoint.
· Ability to use standard desktop tools effectively (Lotus Notes,
Microsoft Office).
Contact Information
Gary Wright - President – Wright Associates
Phone - (508) 761-6354
Email - replywrightassociates@verizon. - WEB Site –net
www.wrightassociates.org
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Project Analyst - Operations - Custody Operations & Fund Accounting
Posted by: "Gary Wright - Wright Associates" gary_wright@verizon.net wrightassociates
Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:54 am (PST)
Please feel free to refer this position to other groups and people you know.
Open & Active as of 02-23-2011
Position Title – WRCOBBPA012011
Project Analyst - Operations – Custody Operations & Fund Accounting -
Boston, MA Area – Up to $110K+
Up to $110K + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
Local Candidates Only – No Sponsorship
Stable Work History
Company
Large, successful, and growing private, Boston based Investment Management &
Services Firm – Great Company – Lots of Upside – Excellent Compensation
Package – Bonus – Great culture - Firm prides itself on work/life balance.
Summary:
The Ops Project & Solutions Business Analyst Consultant will work as part of
a team to initiate, organize, drive, and complete projects or segments of
projects that address business goals and needs. The consultant gathers
requirements, analyzes data, researches issues, and develops solutions and
options for the project. S/he is results oriented and understands the impact
of the project on the organization as a whole. In addition, the consultant
may participate in the user acceptance testing, training, and implementation
of new and existing applications as defined in a project or product roll out
plan.
Detailed Responsibilities:
· Assist the Senior Consultant in identifying the scope of the
project.
· Identifies business goals and problems in isolated business units
and across the organization.
· Performs assessment of feasible solutions and the range of
problems they may solve.
· Assist in the preparation of a project plan as appropriate. This
will involve creation of a work breakdown structure, task assignments, and
deadlines.
· Write business requirements, create screen design illustrations,
and obtain user signoff on the requirements.
· Identify and interview key individuals to gather needed details
and direction to define business requirements.
· Track open items in organized fashion and understand the time
sensitivities of open issues.
· Communicate defects with Systems. Track delivery dates for defect
fixes and update production on status.
· Document new or revised procedures or workflows and communicate
them effectively to Operations /Client. Conduct Training when necessary
· Assist workshops and meetings to identify key issues,
requirements, and gaps.
· Plan meetings, prepare materials, and participate in meetings with
business and systems groups on project status.
· Recognize patterns in complex information and identify key issues.
· Identify gaps between production requirements and existing or
proposed information systems.
· Work with production areas to identify units for productivity
improvements in workflows and procedures.
· Work with production areas to identify areas of risk for errors
and omissions.
· Contribute ideas and solutions to management to enhance
deliverables
Required Skills and Competencies:
· Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
· Three to 5 years of related work experience in financial services
industry with consultative skills – Must Have
· Understanding of custody operations and fund accounting workflows
as well as an understanding of the key roles assumed by Custodians, Sub
Custodians, Securities Lending agents, central service depositories, and
other financial services providers and counterparties – Must Have
· Experience with project tools and techniques including business
case development, ROI scope and issues management – Must Have
· Experience in Business Analysis and testing methodologies and best
practices
· Project management experience
· Experience with different types of securities processing,
including fixed income, equity, cash and derivatives, as well as other
transaction processing and reporting, including expenses, capital stock,
etc.
· Specific expert knowledge in one or more of the following
functional areas a plus:
1. Corporate Actions
2. Financial Reporting
3. Tax Reporting
4. Income Processing
5. Security Reference
6. Pooling
7. EUSD/German Tax Reporting
8. Derivatives Processing
· Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
· Strong problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills
· Ability to work independently, multi-task, and take ownership of
tasks
Contact Information
Gary Wright - President – Wright Associates
Phone - (508) 761-6354
Email - replywrightassociates@verizon. - WEB Site –net
www.wrightassociates.org
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Sr. Systems Analyst - Disaster Recovery - FS - Marlboro, MA Area - E
Posted by: "Gary Wright - Wright Associates" gary_wright@verizon.net wrightassociates
Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:55 am (PST)
Please feel free to refer this position to other groups and people you know.
Open & Active as of 02-23-2011
Position Title – WR102004
Sr. Systems Analyst – Disaster Recovery - FS – Marlboro, MA Area – Excellent
Package
Excellent Compensation Package – Base + Bonus + PS
No Relo or sponsorship
Must have stable work history
Company
Large, successful, and growing Boston based Investment Management Firm –
Great Company – Lots of Upside – Excellent 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 Responsibilities – Summary
The Systems Analyst, Disaster Recovery will provide leadership coordinating,
assessing, developing & communicating technical environment recovery and
contingency plans associated with the firm's Information Services area.
In conjunction with Business Continuity planning and Information Services,
the Sr. Analyst will develop and maintain business continuity/disaster
recovery strategies ensuring integration with business and client
requirements. This includes all aspects of Information Systems business
continuity, disaster recovery and incident response in a multi-site, global
environment.
The analyst will provide direction to Information Services business project
managers and interact with critical application support teams. Critical to
the role is the analysis and review of DR plans and practices to validate
recoverability.
Duties will include planning and coordinating exercises to test application
and systems recovery and the firm's ability to respond to a systems
interruption. The analyst will provide oversight and document the results of
tests and exercises and identify necessary enhancements to the Disaster
Recovery plans and procedures. Along with day-to-day responsibilities, the
analyst will have the opportunity to research, recommend, and develop new
program tools and look for opportunities to streamline or systemize
processes.
Detailed Responsibilities:
· Implement procedures to recover hardware, in-house and
third-party software, voice/data communications, and corporate data.
· Develop and coordinate system recovery exercises.
· Develop various site strategies as related to migrating workloads
during events impacting those locations (data centers and global offices).
· Adhere to department policies and procedures for documenting
business continuity plans, Business Impact Analysis, Risk Assessment, and
Crisis Management procedures.
· Participate in all aspects of Crisis Management including program
development, training and awareness and execution during events.
· Participate in industry-wide testing and point-to-point testing
with vendors and clients.
· Assist with disaster recovery information relevant to clients,
consultants, and regulators. Develop written materials and presentations for
use in RFP's, presentations, and responses to regulatory inquiries.
Required Skills and Competencies:
· Strong ability to write reports, make group presentations and
facilitate meetings.
· Experience with Unix and Windows servers, voice and data
networking, enterprise-class storage, and security
· Effectively operate as a liaison between business units,
technology groups, vendors, and telecommunication staff
· Ability to comprehend business requirements and communicate those
to technology staff to provide executable recovery solutions to the business
· Ability to deliver solutions using functional matrix management
· Knowledge of Government Standards/Publications for US Based
Financial Services Operations in the area of systems recovery/DR
· Global operations experience
· Ability to communicate and implement processes and standards.
Personal Characteristics:
· Enjoys and is comfortable in a "roll-up-your-sleeves" type of
organization.
· Can both play the role of leader and individual contributor.
· Prefers to work independently with little supervision.
· Adjusts to changing conditions. Flexibility is a key.
· Shows self-discipline and conscientiousness needed to meet
responsibilities
· Good at setting goals and providing direction.
· Ability to develop effective working relationships with others,
demonstrated customer focus, teamwork skills, and willingness to share
technical and business knowledge with team members.
· Ability to develop a vision others can embrace and subsequently
plan to attain the vision, and implement for success.
Keys to this Position:
1. We are seeking a minimum of 3 years of Disaster Recovery experience.
2. The candidate will have a good overall Infrastructure background (Unix,
Windows, Voice and Data Networking, Storage, etc. The knowledge should be
at the level where the candidate can advise these groups on what is needed
from a Disaster Recovery perspective.
3. Financial Services or experience out of a large, complex, 24X7 Mission
Critical environment is required.
Contact Information
Gary Wright - President – Wright Associates
Phone - (508) 761-6354 - Email - replywrightassociates@verizon. - WEBnet
Site – www.wrightassociates.org
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Wright Associates specializes in High Technology Recruiting Services for the New England Market Place.
Phone: 508-761-6354
Email: mailto:garywright@prodigy.net
Website: www.WrightAssociates.org
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