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GM & Plant Manager - Pharma- Philladelphia, PA

noreply@blogger.com (Willard John Thomas Associates) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:49:00 +0000

GM//Plant Manager / Pharma / Manufacturing / Philadelphia, PA.

SUMMARY:

This manager will be responsible for the planning, and execution of the production goals set by

senior management, including batch manufacturing, and packaging. The manager will oversee

all production operations in the plant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct authority in the Manufacturing, Packaging and Validation operations.

• Establish cGMP training programs for Manufacturing, Packaging and Validation operations.

• Establish tooling maintenance program.

• Review existing SOP'S and revise if necessary.

• Implementation of new SOP'S

• Assure that Manufacturing, Packaging and Validation operationsare staffed properly.

• Interface with other departments (QC, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Product

Development).

• Produce weekly production schedules for Manufacturing and Packaging

Departments with the assistance of their respective supervisors and the

Schedule Coordinator.

• Create time studies which will include direct and indirect labor for all products

produced.

• Direct involvement with outside technical representatives.

• Direct involvement with outside suppliers/vendors concerning equipment and

supplies.

• Assure both Manufacturing and Packaging Preventive Maintenance Programs

are implemented.

• Assure that Manufacturing and Packaging have the equipment and supplies

needed to operate without any disruption.

• Responsible for hiring and terminating Manufacturing, Packaging and Validation operations personnel.

• Responsible for annual reviews of Manufacturing and Packaging personnel.

• Based on Sales Department's Forecasts and desired inventory build-up, create

the Annual Production Plan, in quarterly installments, and update the production

plan periodically (monthly, or at least quarterly) to ensure that expected batch

production is scheduled to coincide with sales demand.

• Responsible for accomplishment of stated batch production plan—task will

include monitoring of manpower required, scheduling overtime when needed,

ensuring adequate machine time available, eliminating any manufacturing-

related causes for rejected batches and departmental downtime.

• Schedule the production of Research & Development batches in the Production

Schedule—based on continual feedback, and input from R&D Department.

• Adherence to corporate governance policies.

• Responsible for organizing and overseeing Company’s Validation program to include facilities, equipment, process and cleaning validation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (DIRECT SUBORDINATES):

·Manufacturing Supervisors

·Packaging Supervisors

·Validation Supervisors

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

· Some college training (preferably a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field)

· 10 years experience in drug manufacturing related to applicable dosage forms

GOALS AND EVALUATION POINTS:

· Accomplishment of quarterly, and annual batch production goal

· Elimination of rejected batches due to processing errors

· Increase the percentage yield in manufactured batches

· Reduce the downtime, or indirect labor for manufacturing and packaging personnel through good planning and automation

· Reduce the number of finished goods inventory stock-outs

· Reduce the turnover of departmental personnel

· Reduce the lead time for scheduling of R&D batches

· Increase the utilization, or direct machine processing hours of the key manufacturing equipment

· Bring all equipment to operate at its highest stated rate by the manufacturer

· Adherence to President’s policy of providing weekly e-mail updates

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Equity Trader - New Jersey - 07932

noreply@blogger.com (Willard John Thomas Associates) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:11:00 +0000

Equity Trader

Independent, leading-edge quantitative equity manager focused exclusively on U.S. equity portfolios. Based in New Jersey, the firm currently manages over $20 billion for a prestigious global roster of more than 50 corporate pension plans, public retirement systems, multi-employer funds, endowments, and foundations, including over 25 of Pensions & Investments' "Top 200 Pension Funds/Sponsors."

This position will be responsible for preparing and verifying data inputs into a portfolio optimizer, verifying output for data accuracy, implementing optimal trading strategies for the daily trade program, performing equity research and monitoring news and market conditions, post-trade processing, and reviewing and analyzing transaction costs.

This position requires an MBA in Finance and CFA Level 1 Certificate. The ideal candidate must have at least 6 months experience in an electronic trading environment, familiarity with financial markets, strong computer proficiency, highly developed organizational, communication and analytical skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Must adhere to a disciplined approach, and be able to work independently in a team environment.

Understanding of electronic trading systems, transaction cost analysis systems, and the application of quantitative models to trading, such as ITG Triton, Bloomberg and Plexus is required.

Will Mechem

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Systems Analyst - New Jersey - 07932

noreply@blogger.com (Willard John Thomas Associates) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:10:00 +0000

Systems Analyst

This position requires 5+ years experience working with C/C++, and .Net programming, Windows, Microsoft SQL server, and Visual Studio. The successful candidate will possess familiarity with portfolio construction, optimization and performance attribution. Some experience working with investment systems, company fundamental and market data, and portfolio analysis systems is also a plus. M.S. degree/candidate in computer science is required.

Will Mechem

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Controller Investment Management Fund - New Jersey, NJ

noreply@blogger.com (Willard John Thomas Associates) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:14:00 +0000

Controller - New Jersey 07932

Our client is an independent, leading-edge quantitative equity manager focused exclusively on U.S. equity portfolios offered in separate accounts. The firm currently manages over $20 billion for a prestigious global roster of corporate pension plans, public retirement systems, multi-employer funds, endowments, and foundations. Clients are served by a staff of 50+ professionals dedicated to research, quantitative systems, and implementation.

The candidate must have a CPA with public and private experience preferred. This role is heavily oriented towards Compliance

Candidates must be curious and want to learn/understand the investment management business as well as possess great attention to detail.

This position requires an individual to assist the CFO in overseeing and performing a variety of tasks within the compliance, back office securities operations, and finance areas.

Typical duties include maintenance and reporting of client account and composite returns, reviewing client reports and RFPs, compliance auditing of policies and procedures, interacting with outside auditors and regulatory bodies, client invoicing, corporate accounting and back-office operational responsibilities. Must have strong communication and PC skills, including Excel, and be a well-organized, detail-oriented team player, able to meet deadlines. A Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required, along with a minimum 5 years of industry experience. Familiarity with CFA Institute Global Investment Performance Standards is a plus. CPA is required.

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Controller (compliance, back office securities) New Jersey, NJ

noreply@blogger.com (Willard John Thomas Associates) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:14:00 +0000

Controller - New Jersey 07932

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Social Media Start-up CTO

noreply@blogger.com (Willard John Thomas Associates) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:42:00 +0000

Social Media Start-up CTO
Looking for an exceptional CTO who will provide the technical vision to my client's product vision for a disruptive social media start-up - someone who has extensive experience in delivering complex web-based applications of significant scale and who is extremely well-versed in new and emerging web technologies and standards. And who is an excellent collaborator.

You will be responsible for:

Crystallizing the product strategy
Determining the product architecture
Evaluating the right platforms, languages, technologies to deploy
Hiring, training and managing an ace technology team

The position is based in NY and is eligible for possible "technical co-founder" status and
equity.

Ideally you are in a position to take a minimal salary in favor of significant equity, and can also contribute some seed capital so you don't have to deal with investors while building out the
alpha and beta products.

Will Mechem
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Controller Investment Management - New Jersey, NJ

noreply@blogger.com (Willard John Thomas Associates) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:58:00 +0000

Controller - New Jersey 07932

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Rare Opportunity Fixed Income .NET Sr. Developer - New York, NY

noreply@blogger.com (Willard John Thomas Associates) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:00:00 +0000

This is a rare opportunity in this economy to add world class experience to your resume.

This is a full time permanent role. H1B Visa Transfers are possible for Top Candidates.

A minimum of 5 years development experience in .NET technologies (C#) is required.

Prior success developing WEB based solutions with Web Forms and SQLServer 2005 (SSIS) is a MUST HAVE.

A minimum of 3 years of most recent experience in the development of financial applications in either fixed income, equity, or derivatives. Knowledge of asset class performance and positions accounting a major plus.

This role requires the communications skills and confident personality, combined with business and technical knowledge to work independently with the business side to understand and solidify functional, technical, and work flow requirements, and then to turn those requirements in to first class code.

Minimum Bachelors degree in CS or similar with with minor in finance or accounting. MBA given special consideration.

This position is based Downtown in the Wall Street area.

Our Client, is A Premier Investment Bank that provides a focused set of products and services to institutions, corporations, governments and high net worth clients in 160 countries. With nearly 3,300 professional and support staff, our Client operates out of 75 offices in 15 countries and deliver our products and services through operations in Asia and Australasia, the UK and Europe and in every major North American city. According to Bloomberg, they are consistently ranked among the top 15 global investment banks.

Part of a leading provider of financial services, our Client has been operating since 1869, has more than US$625 billion in assets and has one of the highest credit ratings of any financial institution - Moody's Aaa and Standard & Poor's AA-.

We are helping to build a team of high performers to deliver front to back office performance (P&L) reporting technology. Already deployed on the fixed income side in New York, this platform will be rolled out to Toronto and London and will eventually encompass equity and derivatives desks as well.

This is a rare opportunity in this economy to add world class experience to your resume.

Send resume with cover letter to:

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HOT!!! Senior UX Developer - New York, NY

noreply@blogger.com (Willard John Thomas Associates) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:31:00 +0000

Hot New Start-up!

Financial Markets - Premium Investment Research
PERM DIRECT HIRE
Seeking a Senior Front-End Expert Javascript developer with a passion for designing easy-to-use and easy-to-understand sites.

Skills:
AJAX / JavaScript

CSS / XHTML

Heavy experience with JavaScript libraries

Strong knowledge of browser compatibility issues

Flash/Actionscript is a plus

Traits we’re looking for:

Meticulous attention to detail

Ability to take ownership of our front-end user experience from day one

Ability to incorporate feedback from customers, employees, and publishing partners in a fast-paced environment

Understanding of usability and marketing concerns

Experience with usability testing is a plus

Experience working in a startup is a plus

This is a full-time position in downtown?New York. Compensation includes salary, stock options, and healthcare

CONTACT:

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Usability and Human Interface Design Specialist - New York, NY

noreply@blogger.com (Willard John Thomas Associates) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:21:00 +0000

JOB DESCRIPTION

The individual will work with various business and engineering teams to:

* Improve the usability, usefulness, and desirability of interactive web-based financial trading systems by applying their knowledge of a person's cognitive processes to the design of the interfaces, their function, how they are used, their colors and their look and their feel.

* Conduct user interviews and requirements workshops to collect, document and communicate requirements using visualization techniques.

* Assist marketing and sales efforts on part-time basis with creative design of web and email correspondence

Job Duties

This role will combine the disciplines of psychology and software product design to ensure delivery of products that give users the best possible experience with the product. The goal of applying their knowledge of cognitive processes is to simplify the user interface in order to increase usability which will ultimately increase the product's efficiency and effectiveness; as well as help prevent product interface misuse.

The Usability and Human Interface Design Specialist is a position within product management with the following responsibilities:

* Set user interface design standards and policies for the user interfaces across the suite of products

* Ensure the consistency of interface design standards use throughout the product suite

* Conduct user needs assessment through task analysis and contextual inquiries

* Understand and implement acceptable international design standards

* Conduct usability testing

* Work with graphics to rapidly develop prototypes to demonstrate new product design concepts

* Implement a prototype review policy for internal and external constituencies

* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to continuously improve user experience

* Monitor standards for, and ensure compliance with, section 508 and other accessibility standards

Requirements

Attributes and Skills

* Understanding of financial software applications and the financial market in general

* Understanding of user-centered design techniques and processes

* Strong knowledge of graphic design tools such as Photoshop

* Strong knowledge of interactive web interface techniques such as AJAX and web remoting

* Working knowledge of web interface frameworks such as Velocity, Tapestry, Struts, GWT or Silverlight

* Ability to analyze requirements and rapidly convert into prototypes

* Solid research, technical and visual design skills

* Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

* Ability to prioritize, multi-task and manage work to project timelines

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience and Education

* BA/BS in behavioral science or closely related discipline. Related fields include but are not limited to: Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, Interface Design, and Computer Science

* Familiarity with current usability research, theories and methodologies; especially user-centered design processes

* Experience in gaining active end-user involvement in the specification, design, and implementation phase

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Project Coordinator Illiquid Assets - New York, NY

noreply@blogger.com (Willard John Thomas Associates) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:03:00 +0000

Full Time Permanent - Downtown NYC

WJT is seeking a Project Coordinator for our client firm who specializes in illiquid asset market making (restricted stock, alternative investments, auction rate securities).

Position will focus on guiding and measuring projects directly related to the development and maintenance of the team's infrastructure facilities, data, workflows and operational processes.

The Project Coordinator will assume oversight responsibilities of the project management of all infrastructure-related Production team initiatives including workflow analysis, productivity tool selection and implementation, BPM projects, and Technology-related projects.

Essential Accountability
Assume ownership of and enhance process design and execution of all Production team Change Management requests, developments and launch events.

Serve as a liaison between Production subject matter experts and technology project managers, business systems analysts and developers by coordinating accurate and efficient communications between all parties.

Represent the needs and goals of the Production team by interfacing with IT project managers for all IT work requested by Production. Maintain a constant monitor on budget, scope, quality, scheduling and resource issues within each project.

Serves as a business analyst / business systems analyst to assist in the evaluation of technology and infrastructure project designs while translating technology concepts for business team understanding.

Develop periodic high quality senior management-level reporting information which quantifies our infrastructure project execution efficiency and resultant benefits.

Coordinate and establish the prioritization of all Production infrastructure-related projects.

Participate in the RFP, resource selection and project execution when infrastructure work is outsourced.

Project manage the development of internal and client-facing web-based information portals.

Problem-solving and decision-making challenges include:
Organizational - candidate needs to manage within our structure and minimize operational risk through intense oversight of all facets of infrastructure project management

Interpersonal - candidate needs to manage the expectations of multiple parties including managers in sales, product management, operations and IT.

Bachelors Degree. Technology-related / operational science degrees strongly preferred. Masters degrees a strong plus.

3+ years' experience in Financial Services, with detailed experience in 2 or more of the following roles:

o IT Project Manager
o Business Analyst / business systems analyst
o Process Engineering Manager
o Technical Quality Assurance Manager
o Technology budgeting Analyst
o Off-shore / outsourced IT development Consultant / Coordinator

Strong verbal and written communications skill

Strong presentation, organizational and leadership skills

3+ years of responsibility for developing/assessing technical solutions as applied to solving business problems.

Comfortable interfacing between IT and Production / Operations groups

Basic knowledge of equity markets and indices required; fixed income market or commodity markets knowledge a plus

Familiarity with web development, java, SQL, Oracle all a plus

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Chief Operating Officer - Philadelphia, PA

noreply@blogger.com (Willard John Thomas Associates) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:57:00 +0000

Title: Chief Operating Officer
Industry: Pharmaceutical
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Public Company Experience Required

SUMMARY:
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) plays a critical role in company operation. The position entails running the day-to-day business operations of The Company, freeing up the CEO to fulfill responsibilities as specified by the Board.

In functional respects, the COO will be a vital member of the CEO's core staff, working with the CEO to develop and implement Company’s long-term strategy. The COO will also interact extensively with department heads to provide leadership and direction for all business activities. The COO will be responsible for all major operational decisions, freeing up the CEO to focus on broader issues and the long-term strategy. Each of the department heads will report directly to the COO; only exceptionally difficult and important operational decisions should involve the CEO.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
● General oversight of all operational and business functions, including finance, sales, business development, administration and operations.
● Travel, as required, to customer locations, supplier facilities and other executive matters.
● Advise the CEO on strategic business development and key corporate planning issues and make recommendations on major business decisions.
● Keep the CEO informed about business activities, potential threats, opportunities, and recommended actions.
● Help determine resource allocation among departments.
● Shape and develop department strategy and organization. Help identify opportunities and potential threats to each department. Ensure proper report structure within departments.
● Encourage managers to evaluate and take actions that are consistent with Company’s overall strategy which will lead to high performance. Challenge basic assumptions underlying each department's operations. Act as a sounding board for department managers.
● Set performance goals which are tailored to each department. Develop operational goals for each department which are aggressive and tied to long-term goals.
● Monitor department performance against performance goals to ensure that progress is being made and collective action - if necessary - is taken. Ensure adherence to annual budgets. Build an organization culture in which performance matters by communicating rewards/consequences.
● Lead program to build organizational capabilities. Develop a group of well-rounded, capable managers in each department. Oversee (with HR director) the implementation of effective HR program to build critical core competencies and organizational values.
● Select management team for each department.
● Conduct regular meetings with department heads to ensure that priorities are clear and coordination is good.
● Follow-up on decisions made in management meetings and ensure proper execution.
● Meet regularly with department heads to negotiate operational objectives and performance goals.
● Conduct regular reviews of department performance and decide on actions required as a result.
● Facilitate resolution of issues between departments.
● Take charge in high-priority crises.

Will Mechem

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Sharepoint Engineer Hedge Fund - Stamford, CT

noreply@blogger.com (Willard John Thomas Associates) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:20:00 +0000

Broad Function and Scope of the Position:

In general, this position is responsible for providing systems and end-user support along with rest of the ISG staff. More specifically, this position will be responsible for installing, upgrading,maintaining the knowledge management software systems such as CRM, Document Management, Sharepoint,, HRIS, SQL Server, various web based applications, tax applications, etc.

PositionResponsibilities:

· CRM system design, implementation, administration and maintenance.

· Document management system design, implementation,administration and maintenance.

· Sharepoint system design, implementation,administration and maintenance.

· HRIS design, implementation, administration and maintenance.

· Server setups, administration, and maintenance

· SQL Server setups, administration, and maintenance

· Tax and other application setups, administration,and maintenance

· End-user training and support.

PositionQualifications:

Skills:

The candidate should have a thorough understanding of WindowsNT/2000/2003networks and the TCP/IP suite of protocols. The candidate must be responsible, organized, and be able to work individually and as a team member.

Experience:

5 – 8 years work experience administering Windows NT/2000/2003 Servers

3 – 5 years work experience in CRM, document management or other similar systems.

Expert in the use of Microsoft Office\Microsoft Outlook

Intermediate to Expert with Microsoft Server applications (Exchange,Active Directory, SQL, IIS)

Education:

College degree required; MCSE (or other professional certifications)preferred

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Senior Javascript UX Developer Premium Investment Research - New York, NY

noreply@blogger.com (Willard John Thomas Associates) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:19:00 +0000

Financial Markets - Premium Investment Research

PERM DIRECT HIRE

Seeking a Senior Front-End Expert Javascript developer with a passion for designing easy-to-use and easy-to-understand sites.

Technical skills:

AJAX / JavaScript

CSS / XHTML

Heavy experience with JavaScript libraries

Strong knowledge of browser compatibility issues

Flash/Actionscript is a plus

Traits we’re looking for:

Meticulous attention to detail

Ability to take ownership of our front-end user experience from day one

Ability to incorporate feedback from customers, employees, and publishing partners in a fast-paced environment

Understanding of usability and marketing concerns

Experience with usability testing is a plus

Experience working in a startup is a plus

This is a full-time position in downtown New York. Compensation includes salary, stock options, and healthcare

Will Mechem

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Business Analyst Security Master File Mutual Funds - New York, NY

noreply@blogger.com (Willard John Thomas Associates) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:38:00 +0000

Investment Bank - New York, NY (PERM)

Skills:

security master file processing mutual funds eagle

Description:

Requirements:
BS/BA required

Specific expert knowledge in security master file processing for a variety of security types, (bonds, fixed income, etc.) both domestic and international. Experience with market data vendor products. Understanding of the implications of security master information on securities processing. (Bond prices, settlement dates, payments)

** At least 5 years related experience in the financial services industry
** Some understanding of fund accounting operations
** Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
** Willingness to ask questions and think creatively
** Strong problem-solving, analytical, 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
** Knowledge of the Eagle STAR system or another mutual fund accounting system a plus

Responsibilities:
** Work with internal groups; CSG, FAS, Fund Administration, Information Management and Global Admin Product business users 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 security reference processing in STAR accounting system by continuing to increase expert business knowledge and understanding of system design.
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Business Analyst | Project Manager Funds Transfer - New York, NY

noreply@blogger.com (Willard John Thomas Associates) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:53:00 +0000

Funds Transfer (domestic & international) | SWIFT & CHIPS (also OFAC & KYC skills) financial systems experience with project skills;

Work as a Business Analyst with project skills; Lead team of 3 Business Analysts.

Strong project implementation and tracking skills with an extensive understanding of Funds Transfer Systems in a financial firm will allow you to take charge of developing new products and services.

The "Business Analyst with project skills" ( Funds Transfer SWIFT CHIPS Investment Trade systems knowledge) will work either independently or with other team members to successfully complete projects that provide analysis and solutions to business problems and needs. As a subject matter expert in field of focus, The individual functions as a key contributor through reviewing project plans, participating in all aspects of product delivery, and coordinating with key internal relationships to provide analysis and support and ensure that all affected areas are represented in each project and are in agreement with the final requirements. In addition, may be responsible for providing training on new as well as existing applications as defined in a project or product roll out plan.

Position Responsibilities
Manage the life cycle of System projects, including project scoping, planning, requirements definition to issues resolution, testing, training and implementation.
Identify and interview key individuals to gather needed details and direction to define business requirements.
Formulate realistic project plans based on objectives.
Write business cases, business requirements, functional specifications, and user acceptance test plans with minimal direction and coaching for use by Systems.
Follow-up on open items.
Manage User Acceptance testing and logging results.
Track time, reporting status, and maintaining project plans.
Recognize patterns in complex information and identify key issues.
Understand technical concepts and effectively link them to the business needs.
Help to ensure plans contain logical, well-conceived action steps that support achievement of goals and objectives.
Respond to complex client inquiries or problems.
Act as a liaison between business units and Systems.
Remain flexible regarding changes in priorities, tasks, technical issues, and other hurdles that may be encountered while completing the project
Assist in the delivery of a quality end product.
Perform quality control and complying with performance standards/best practices.
Produce procedural documents and training materials.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

FUNDS TRANSFER SWIFT CHIPS Investment systems background

Self Starter, proactive, and objective oriented
Ability to execute project activities with little direction, and plan his/her time effectively to meet project dates
Ability to prioritize work, multi-task and efficiently juggles several projects.
Ability to communicate professionally with others, aptitude for analytical and problem resolution ,organizational ability

BA/BS Degree, and/or equivalent work experience
3-5 years of industry or project experience.

Will Mechem

(646)784-0795

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Business Analyst - Security Master File Mutual Funds - New York

noreply@blogger.com (Willard John Thomas Associates) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:48:00 +0000

BS/BA required
Specific expert knowledge in security master file processing for a variety of security types, (bonds, fixed income, etc.) both domestic and international.

Experience with market data vendor products.

Understanding of the implications of security master information on securities processing. (Bond prices, settlement dates, payments)

At least 5 years related experience in the financial services industry
Some understanding of fund accounting operations

Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
Willingness to ask questions and think creatively
Strong problem-solving, analytical, 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
Knowledge of the Eagle STAR system or another mutual fund accounting system a plus

Responsibilities:
Work with internal groups; CSG, FAS, Fund Administration, Information Management and Global Admin Product business users 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 security reference processing in STAR accounting system by continuing to increase expert business knowledge and understanding of system design.

Will Mechem

(646)784-0795

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Business Analyst - Euro Funds - New York,NY

noreply@blogger.com (Willard John Thomas Associates) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:42:00 +0000

Systems Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

Work with CSG, FAS, Fund Administration, Information Management and Global Admin Product business users 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 European fund processing in STAR accounting system by continuing to increase expert business knowledge and understanding of system design.

Requirements:

BS/BA required
At least 5 years related experience in the financial services industry

Some understanding of fund accounting operations
Specific expert knowledge in one or more fund aspects of European fund structures, including Pooling.
Knowledge of European tax reporting requirements, including EUSD, German Tax, Austrian Tax

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

Knowledge of the Eagle STAR system or another mutual fund accounting system a plus

Will Mechem

(646)784-0795

www.wjtsearch.com