Project Analyst - My InnerView Inc. (Wausau, WI)

Departments(s): Research and Information Services

Job Summary

The Project Analyst works independently and applies standard methods to the collection and analysis of data by scheduling, collecting, verifying and analyzing data. The Project Analyst role is accomplished through database extractions and reporting software to produce client satisfaction survey reports as well as ad hoc reports.

Summary of essential job functions

• Maintain longitudinal databases for satisfaction surveys and quality assurance
• Assist in the compilation of parts of major project reports and/or to compile reports for projects, analyze computer or other output; working with other staff; reviewing data for accuracy and completeness.
• Create visual presentations that depict the data collected and analyzed to clarify project information described in reports and presentations by constructing tables, charts and graphs; explaining data in an understandable manner.
• Ensure the timely and accurate presentation of project information.
• Document purpose, methods, techniques, conclusions, and implementation of major projects.
• Research and evaluate problem reports and requests to resolve specific project data and information issues by analyzing problems; identifying the impact of problems or requests; and recommending solutions.
• Participate in project meetings to inform others by presenting information; providing documents; drafting and editing reports, letters, and other written materials.
• Work independently yet function as part of a team sufficient to accomplish project objectives.
• Analyze data sufficient to verify and identify problems such as inaccurate and incomplete data and suggest solutions.

Minimum requirements

Bachelor degree in mathematics, computer science or related field. 2+ years experience in database management and report development.

Abilities required

• Advanced knowledge of SAS
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Comfort with large scale datasets as well as experienced at data importing and exporting between other software and SAS
• Strong database knowledge preferred. Proficient with MySQL database, SQL language and database manipulations.

Physical and sensory requirements

Includes mobility, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, ability to talk and hear, ability to read and write, ability to communicate with personnel and customers, ability to remain calm under stress. Ability to communicate effectively with staff.

Contact: Eric [at] myinnerview.com

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Database Programmer - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Seattle, WA)

Database Programmer (SAP IV)
AD: 21485

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation, the Center’s four scientific divisions collaborate to form a unique environment for conducting basic and applied science. The Hutchinson Center, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Pacific Northwest. Join us and make a difference.

Responsibilities:

The database programmer is a key member of the team that supports the relational databases at SCHARP. The database programmer is responsible for developing, implementing and tuning data models based on SCHARP's business requirements and writing code to allow easy access to this data. S/he is also responsible for developing strategies for data synchronization, integrity and standardization, and for serving as a backup database administrator.

Major Duties:

• Analyze and translate business requirements into data models.
• Design, implement, test and document programs that interface with the relational database.
• Develop and ensure proper usage of data modeling, naming & description standards.
• Develop and apply strategies for data synchronization, update, and integrity.
• Guide development teams in system database design.
• Review and tuning of data model for performance improvement.
• Serve as a third member of the database administration team. Responsibilities in this arena include tasks such as creating users and maintaining access control, checking backup scripts, and monitoring database functionality.
• Other duties as required

The ideal candidate will poses the following qualifications:

• Two years experience data modeling.
• Three years experience with relational databases. Postgres and/or MS SqlServer preferred.
• Experience with at least one of the following programming languages: perl, java, VBA, php
• Experience analyzing the technical needs of an individual or group and researching and recommending solutions.
• Self motivated learner.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize daily tasks and projects.

For more information about the position and to apply, please visit the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center website at www.fhcrc.org and search for Job# AD-21485.

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance are equal opportunity employers, committed to workforce diversity.

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Sr Database Marketing Associate - Tangent Executive Search (Weehawken, NJ)

Full job description:

Hanover Direct, Inc. is a direct marketer of high-quality, branded merchandise through a portfolio of catalogs and websites in the home fashions, apparel and gift categories. Their catalogs include, The Company Store, Company Kids, Domestications, Silhouettes, and Undergear. The Company also manufactures comforters and pillows sold through Hanover catalogs and specialty retailers.

www.hanoverdirect.com.

Responsibilities

This professional will:

• Understand the business value of any analysis and become a internal consultant to the marketing team
• Utilize a broad range of quantitative techniques -- data programming (SQL) as well as statistical methods and mathematical models -- on a wide range of quantitative projects for continued refinement of database marketing, customer segmentation, research, and customer selection for all the business lines.
• Continue the efforts to better understand customer buying behavior across all brands and ensure accuracy of customer lifetime value metrics.
• Evaluate new analytic techniques aimed at optimizing general consumer data, purchase history and outside overlays.
• Retrieve data from the data warehouse using tools/languages such as SQL.
• Provide insight for new offer development and customer contact strategies
• Liaison with outside firms for model development and implementation, overlay data, marketing research, analytical software, etc.

Qualification and Requirements

• This role requires a strong proficiency in one or more quantitative disciplines such as statistics, econometrics, operations research, applied mathematics, quantitative methods, research methodology, financial engineering, etc. Bachelors and Advanced degree required.
• Proven knowledge/experience with various analytic techniques, predictive/segmentation modeling scenarios, (Logistic and OLS Regression, Decision Trees, Neural Nets, Multivariate Analysis, Factor and Cluster Analysis).
• Working knowledge with data management queries and related applications such as the following is desirable: SQL, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, VBA.
• Knowledge of statistical applications/analytical tools (i.e., SPSS, SAS, or Business Objects). Strong Unix and PC skills with knowledge of Microsoft Suite of Products.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Technical Background on the opportunity:

The present Data Warehouse environment is designed around the business requirements of a number of production processes such as customer name selection for mailings, email information selection for mailings, list rental order processing and process management, extraction of select information for clients and coops as well as others. Tools to facilitate this type of extraction in the past have been SQL, SAS (with an SQL interface) and RME (a SAS front end application.) This requires a good comfort level with data in a raw form rather than data which has been matched to code tables.

Contact:

Alvis Salenieks, Consultant
alvis [at] salenieks.com
www.tangentsearch.com

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Membership Information Data Manager - American Dental Association (Chicago, IL)

A focused mind coupled with strong teamwork can reap amazing results. Just ask anyone at the American Dental Association. The commitment of our people has made us one of only nine organizations to earn a rating of “Remarkable” in the American Society of Association Executive's (ASAE)/Center for Association Leadership study, “Measures of Success.” It's a rating we're very proud of, and one we know will only improve with you on our team. Because it's efforts like yours that make us great.

This position's main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, serving as a Tripartite System (TS) database manager who manages the ongoing maintenance of the ADA dentist masterfile through tracking all data elements regularly, and performing and monitoring various database updates to ensure accuracy and integrity; serving as a database report expert for the Division of Membership, Tripartite Relations and Marketing; producing standard and custom reports using both MS Access and the ADA datamart reporting tools; performing analysis of the database that is used by ADA and constituent and component dental society staff; provides database support for various recruitment and retention activities of the Membership, Tripartite Relations & Marketing Division; produces end of year and monthly Recruitment and Retention Reports, Membership Statements, and monthly reports for the membership data dashboard; maintains this membership data on the Membership Sitescape website.

This position requires a BS or BA degree and two years experience managing a large database, producing reports using MS Access or other database reporting tool and responsibility for maintenance and building of database(s) for business, association of non-profit organization OR six years experience in managing a large database, producing reports using MS Access or other database reporting tool, and responsibility for maintenance and building of database(s) for business, association, or non-profit organizations; must have strong analytical, organizational, project management and oral/written communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint and MS Access software; must be able to coordinate multiple ongoing projects, meet deadlines, and be attentive to detail . Desirable Skills Include: Previous experience in marketing and/or association management or not-for-profit organization; use of Crystal Reports or Business Objects software; previous experience in customer service.

We offer an excellent location, competitive salary and benefit plan. Please send resume and salary requirements to: The American Dental Association, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Dept. DP#6142, Chicago, IL 60611. E-mail: jobs@ada.org. URL: www.ada.org/goto/jobs.

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Lead Credit Risk Analyst, Credit Card originations - HSBC (Chicago, IL)

Lead Credit Risk Analyst - Credit Card originations: be on the cutting edge of the industry!

Location: Chicago, IL, Portland OR, or Salinas, CA.

A lead analyst is a key member on Credit Risk Policy team leading analytical initiatives related to credit underwriting and business innovations. The position is responsible for driving the business analysis and business cases in support of the growth and profitability of a top national retailer private label and credit card portfolio with $5 billion in total receivables.

The individual will accomplish the following job functions:

• Develop strategies for private label or credit card decisioning and line assignment strategies for a portfolio with more than 2 million accounts booked per year. Aid in the development of challenger underwriting decision logic, multiple account decision logic, and underwriting strategies for new populations.
• Work with Finance team to evaluate the risk/return profile of the targeted populations and identify key performance drivers to meet the corporate established return requirements. Assist Finance team by providing loss forecast assumptions leveraging the historical performance and planned strategy changes for each targeted segment.
• Drive the development of business solutions, including the use of new scores, data, models and technologies that will increase the profitability of new originated accounts.
• Design and write mainframe and PC technical programs for statistical analysis of portfolio performance and monitoring. Leverage and optimize existing tracking systems to provide informative reporting to senior management and recommend new initiatives and strategy changes.
• Communicate and document processes and analysis results. Prepare and deliver presentations to senior management and to various business groups, including Finance, Marketing and Compliance.

The candidates should have 2+ years of financial services industry experience. Candidates with exceptional track record from other industry in an analytical or consulting role will also be considered. The individual will need to show strong technical skills with proficiency in MS Excel, SAS or other comparable statistical/database programs or programming languages. He should also have strong presentation and communication skills. Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, operations/engineering or equivalent is required. Masters in similar quantitative discipline preferred.

The HSBC Group (www.hsbc.com) is one of the largest and most strongly capitalized banking and financial services organizations in the world. HSBC provides a comprehensive range of financial services through an international network of approximately 9,500 offices in more than 79 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa. The Group employs in excess of 223,000 individuals throughout the world.

HSBC Card Services (part of HSBC Group) is a top 10 credit card issuer in the US, and manages the GM Card, Sears Card, Best Buy Card, among other private label and credit card portfolios, with total receivables of about $29 billion.

Contact: mike.m.furutani [at] us.hsbc.com

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Commercial Development Manager - Rail Europe Group (White Plains, NY)

Company Description:

Rail Europe is the leading North American supplier of European rail and related travel products. Its diversified product line covers 35 countries and includes the ever-popular Eurail Pass, Eurostar and other high-speed trains, scenic trains, and city transportation and tours. Rail is one of the most eco-friendly travel options and Rail Europe is dedicated to promoting environmentally responsible business practices. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Manage Commercial requirement for improvement to company reservation & booking system.
• Work with multiple departments to determine departmental needs & prioritize per company strategy.
• Review current situation and potential solution and impact on Business Units.
• Validate request with each business unit.
• Coordinate the Expansion requests with various Business Units.
• Manage Prioritization within the Commercial Team & Finance/Acctg.
• Review & validate Specifications with IT and various Business Units
• Oversee & coordinate implementation with IT.
• Product Data Quality Testing and Validation.
• Write and validate UAT test plans.
• Log all defects - system and data.
• Coordinate with IT on Test plans.
• Write Expansion Project Business Brief, Business Case and Project Brief and validate with Business Units.

Requirements/Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Project Management skills required
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Power Point required.
• Ability to quickly learn new in-house booking tool.
• Excellent communication / organization skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize projects and activities.
• Able to take initiative, work independently yet regularly follow internal and external lines of communication.
• French language a plus.

Job Response Information:

Send Resumes to: human_resources@raileurope.com

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Data Mining Expert with Java - Pervasive (Austin, TX)

Pervasive Software provides embeddable data management and integration software to help companies grow and extend the value of their data investments. For more than two decades, Pervasive products have delivered value with a compelling combination of performance, flexibility, reliability and low total cost of ownership.

We are currently seeking a Data Mining expert with some Java experience.

This is a regular full time position and is based in Austin, TX.

Contact: tsullivan [at] pervasive.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Research Analyst II - American Dental Association (Chicago, IL)

A focused mind coupled with strong teamwork can reap amazing results. Just ask anyone at the American Dental Association. The commitment of our people has made us one of only nine organizations to earn a rating of “Remarkable” in the American Society of Association Executive's (ASAE)/Center for Association Leadership study, “Measures of Success.” It's a rating we're very proud of, and one we know will only improve with you on our team. Because it's efforts like yours that make us great.

This position's main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, using appropriate software to analyze complex statistical information gathered in multiple concurrent research projects, using both primary and secondary data; using analytical skills to write concise reports; communicating results of surveys; coordinating data collection efforts; assisting in the development of new marketing efforts in conjunction with other ADA agency sponsored research, both qualitative and quantitative.

This position requires a BA/BS preferably in social sciences, economics, computer modeling or statistics plus a minimum of three years work experience in survey research and analysis OR a MA/MS with a minimum of one year experience in survey research; excellent knowledge of statistical programming languages such as SAS or SPSS, preferably with SAS; two years statistical programming experience; full MS Office Suite experience; excellent writing, analytical and presentation skills; experience with other programming languages and statistical packages; experience writing final reports with graphics; supervisory experience; experience with large data sets; significant data manipulation skills; excellent statistical, analytical and writing skills. Highly Desirable Skills include: Experience working with research vendors in data collection activities; market research activities; experience with all phases of survey/market research; experience with web-based research methods; dental related degree; familiarity with Associations; survey design and familiarity with focus group work (recruiting, drafting discussion guide and final reports) and interviewing techniques.

We offer an excellent location, competitive salary and benefit plan. Please send resume and salary requirements to: The American Dental Association, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Dept.
PR #6106, Chicago, IL 60611. E-mail: jobs@ada.org. www.ada.org/goto/jobs

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Click Quality / Business Intelligence Analyst - Business.com (Santa Monica, CA)

This is an opportunity to be a key player in identifying and quantifying strategic business opportunities and critically evaluating existing business activities. In the role you will be expected to leverage advanced statistical methods and analysis to assist in the forecasting of opportunities and the impact of current activities. You will also be responsible for coordinating and managing information with other groups in the organization regarding to Business Intelligence.

The successful candidate will have a degree in statistics and experience in defining the statistical analysis required to verify and evaluate complex business situations. The candidate will have experience with statistical analysis methods such as multivariate regression, logistic regression, discriminate analysis, and factor analysis. Experience with advanced statistical classification and clustering techniques is highly desirable. You will be competent in SPSS (or SAS) and SQL in a business environment. Business acumen and focus is crucial in this role, as is the ability to communicate statistics to upper management and cross-departmentally.

The Click Quality responsibilities will involve projects to analyze web logs and use site traffic reporting tools to evaluate web traffic and statistics for very large data sets. You will improve overall click quality for RHDi and our clients. You will lead projects related to click quality automation and client awareness as well as client attrition and retention. You will interact with related departments including Engineering, Finance, Marketing and others to evaluate and improve the traffic to our internet properties.

Responsibilities

• Reactive and proactive qualitative and quantitative analysis related to click quality, client attrition and retention, and general Business Intelligence needs for the company
• Improve overall click quality
• Ongoing analysis and recommendations on traffic quality as it relates to client attrition and retention
• Lead projects related to the above

Skills/Qualifications

• 1-2+ years experience in statistical and analysis, online media and financial experience preferred.
• Masters or PHD in Statistics preferred.
• SPSS, SAS.
• SQL & MatLab.
• Ability to work with very large data sets.
• Strong analytical thinker with the ability to frame analytics around business problems.
• High level of integrity with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to multitask and meet concurrent deadlines within a fast-paced environment.

Business.com was named among the Best Places to Work by the Los Angeles Business Journal in 2007!

Join a creative, intelligent team collaborating with enthusiasm and integrity. Competitive pay, bonus potential, health, dental, vision, 401(k), 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and more.

Business.com, a wholly owned subsidiary of R.H. Donnelley Corporation (NYSE: RHD), is the leading business search engine, directory and pay-per-click advertising network (click here for details). The Business.com site helps business decision makers quickly find whatever they need to manage and grow their businesses, and the Business.com Network - including premier partners The Wall Street Journal Online, BusinessWeek, Hoovers, Financial Times, Internet.com, and more -enables B2B advertisers to reach qualified buyers wherever they are online. The company also operates Work.com, a B2B community publishing platform featuring more than 2,400 business how-to guides (see here) contributed by business experts. Business.com was named to the 2006 Inc. 500 and 2007 BtoB Media Power 50, Los Angeles Business Journal list of Best Places to Work and Deloitte Technology Fast 500.

Please send reference job code CQ/AT when sending your resume to: Staffing [at] business.com

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Client Services Senior Data Analyst - Authenticlick (Los Angeles, CA)

Authenticlick: Client Services Senior Data Analyst – Los Angeles, California

Join our outstanding team at Authenticlick, a privately-held, VC-backed company. We aim to drive the standard for internet traffic optimization, audit, and quality measurement for the online advertising industry. We are looking for Senior Data Analysts that have a “think outside the box” approach to data analysis with a focus on client needs. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast paced environment with the skills to multitask several projects and clients. Our industry requires that we stay one step ahead of the game, and we look for employees who take it upon themselves to help the company achieve this goal.

Are you the person we are looking for?

Responsibilities:

• Work in the Client Services team to provide the most beneficial data analysis for our client’s to use in optimizing their ROI
• Help clients use the data we provide to optimize their ROI directly
• Manage client accounts
• Work closely with and support the Director of Client Services
• Support VP, Client Services
• Analyze client’s data and identify trends and patterns in traffic behavior
• Provide research and comprehensive data analysis to Clients
• Receive customer feedback from Clients and from Product Development team, and take action on analysis based on feedback
• Identify and validate key metrics, analyze test results, and manage related reports
• Work in both individual and team environments, depending upon project
• On occasion work with the Chief Science Officer on projects that may arise
• Bring positive energy to the team!

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 3+ years in an data analyst position
• 1+ year(s) in a client services position
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in mathematics or related field
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills required
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in team and individual environments
• Familiarity with online advertising, SEM, SEO, etc.
• Familiarity regarding issues surrounding internet traffic quality (PPC, Impression, etc.) a plus
• Desire to work in a startup environment
• Enthusiastic attitude

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Stock Options
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Opportunity to mold a nascent industry

Please send Cover Letter and Resume to jobs@authenticlick.net. Please put the job title in the subject line of the e-mail.

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Senior Manager, Marketing Analytics - Netflix (Los Gatos, CA)

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Manager, Marketing Analytics – Consumer Internet will play an important role at Netflix by conducting value-added analyses to enable Netflix to grow as quickly as possible while also achieving EPS goals. He / She will be a key contributor reporting directly to the VP Marketing, who has a strong analytical background. The Senior Manager will lead analyses and generate insights and recommendations related to Netflix’s marketing programs for new subscriber acquisition and existing subscriber retention.

Netflix operates a financially complex business and believes that it derives a competitive advantage from the analytical approach it takes to managing the Company. Key strategic decisions are based on accurate forecasts and financial models. Marketing at Netflix plays a critical role in building subscriber base, generating revenue and launching new features. The group is lean, dynamic, fast paced and staffed with people who are highly analytical.

The Senior Manager will be based in Silicon Valley at the Company’s headquarters in Los Gatos, CA

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Manager, Marketing Analysis will support the VP Marketing in delivering actionable and insightful analyses that facilitate decision making both within the Marketing team and at the Executive level of the company. He / she will be recognized across the company as analytically gifted and will directly impact the Company’s financial performance.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Website Signup Performance
  • Monitor and report on performance of new member signups flows
  • Investigate changes in the key metrics and recommend action as appropriate
  • Analyze website A/B test results to determine optimal signup flow configuration
• Pricing and Migration Analyses
  • Determine elasticity of subscriber acquisition and retention to price changes
  • Measure impact of plan mix and migration on subscriber LTV
  • Recommend price frameworks for the business as it evolves
• Rejoin Channel Support
  • Track patterns of rejoining customers by acquisition channel, price plan, geography
  • Correlate rejoin activity with behavior during original membership
  • Understand and predict impact of seasonal patterns on rejoin activity
  • Help shape type and level of proactive marketing programs for former customers
  • Email Communications Support
  • Monitor and report on key email metrics (open rate, conversion, unsubscribe rate) for both acquisition and member communications
  • Analyze campaign test results (both email and joint email/direct mail)
  • Propose new test directions based on learnings
• New Channel Support
  • Model startup and long-term acquisition costs of new marketing channels
  • Estimate and monitor LTV of subscribers acquired via new marketing channels
• Ad-Hoc Investigation
  • Manage seamlessly multiple ad-hoc analyses, originating both from the Marketing team and from the Executive team.
  • Connect key metric patterns to changes in the business in actionable, insightful and unexpected ways that will impact the company’s bottom line.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in environments of excellence where analysis and financial rigor are considered core to accomplishing business objectives. The successful candidate should have a strong track record of performing complex financial and statistical analyses and generating data-driven insights. He / She must thrive in a fast-paced environment and exhibit the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics.

Netflix is fast-growing with a flat organizational structure, which means that employees are often asked to perform tasks with a range of difficulties. Candidate must be motivated, disciplined and be able to work independently and effectively.

• Have extensive experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses processing a large amount of consumer and operational data.
• Come from an environment where fact-based analyses and data-driven decision-making are valued.
• Be expert in Excel and enjoy learning new analysis tools; Have experience using business analytical languages such as SAS, SPSS and SQL.
• Be an effective communicator in both one-on-one and formal presentation settings.
• Have a solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Hold a Bachelors degree in economics, finance, marketing, statistics or other technical subjects from a top-tier educational institution; A Masters degree is a bonus.

Other key competencies the successful candidate will possess include:

• Highly Analytical and Creative Mind with Strong Communication Skills. Strong intellect, can function effectively in a culture of "super smart" people. Runs circles around people analytically and is talented with simplifying abstract business issues and large amounts of data into actionable analyses. Shows resourcefulness in the absence of perfect information upon which to base analyses and conclusions. Straight-forward and effective communicator who does not sugar coat.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit and Pace. Has a proclivity for risk-taking and will be a creative, “out-of-the-box” thinker. Enjoy multi-tasking and having dozens of projects going at one time. Is intellectually quick and in his/her element with little to no foundation or framework. Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and is aggressive about competing externally.
• Drive to Win / Results Orientation. The successful candidate is a high energy, sharp individual whose professional efforts are driven by the desire for excellence and a passion to succeed - both personally and as part of a team. Flourishes in a hands-on role, adding value at many different levels (from mundane tasks to sophisticated, complex analysis.) Looks forward to being a part of a fast-growing flat organizational structure where everyone regularly rolls up their sleeves with spreadsheets and the like.
• Great Team Player with High Emotional Intelligence and Maturity. Is a mature, fully-formed adult. Is motivated by what is best for Netflix. Has a happy, full and well-balanced life outside the office and wants the same for his/her team. Thrives on walking around the floor to get real time inputs and information from colleagues. Has experience working effectively with cross-functional teams such as Finance, Marketing, Content and Engineering.

COMPENSATION

An attractive compensation package consisting of base salary, stock options, 401K (with match), and comprehensive benefits will be offered to the selected candidate.

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Investment Data Analyst, Equity - T. Rowe Price (Balimore, MD)

Primary Purpose of the Position

Working independently and on teams and committees, this position is responsible for providing front office investment support for Portfolio Managers, Analysts, and Traders. In addition, the incumbent must maintain good working relationships with Front Office Investment clients and TRPA staff. Works closely with quantitative analysts, portfolio managers, investment analysts, and traders to investigate, design, automate or enhance investment processes and applications and to ensure that Equity and Fixed Income systems, databases, internal workflows and vendors evolve to appropriately keep pace with internal and external reporting needs for core and analytic data at security, portfolio, product and sector levels.

Principal Responsibilities

• Investigates new products/vendors to automate and streamline workflow and data processes for investment associates -Portfolio Managers, Analysts, and Traders.
• Works closely with quantitative analyst, portfolio managers, investment analyst, and traders to develop analytical systems/reports to be used by the investment associates for investment management/decision support. Takes the lead on coordinating and executing required systems testing for enhancements and upgrades; partners with TRPIT and HiNet developers to ensure complete, efficient connectivity between all relevant systems.
• Designs, plans, and develops solutions that automate and streamline processes for Investment Associates. Can manage projects independently.
• Seeks creative solutions to business problems. Investigates/researches integration of new products into/with full array of analytical systems (Vision, Market QA, Clarify, Wilshire Axioma, etc.) that assist the Investment process; provides system administration support for ancillary and primary analytical tools.
• Manages large data sets and resolves research data issues. Ensures data integrity, maintains data quality, resolves data discrepancies and identifies "gold standard" sources of information. Networks with appropriate upstream and downstream customers, vendors, service teams and developers to ensure data errors are resolved and processes are revised in order to mitigate risk of repeat issues; may also represent Investment Staff by serving on committees and project teams (e.g., MIDR Data Policy Committee) for evolving data needs and reporting along with impacts of regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• College degree and 4 yrs related work experience required
• Financial Industry experience working with Equity or Fixed Income data
• Detail oriented
• Technical background / Strong design skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a minimally structured environment
• Substantial technical or statistical programming skills, with demonstrable ability to employ those skills to solve complex modeling challenges in a limited time. Experience with Matlab and/or Splus is an advantage, as is knowledge of database management systems.
• Ability to master complex tasks with minimal supervision

Experience with:

• Object Oriented Programming/Design or Database architecture
• Integrating Products
• HTMLprogramming
• Unix Skills a must
• Self starter requiring minimum supervision
• Vision Database Knowledge desirable Financial services data vendors - Bloomberg, Factset, S&P, Compustat, Ibes, MarketQA, Clarify, Russell

T. Rowe Price is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact: karen_robinson [at] troweprice.com

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs17056x.shtml
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