DataShaping Job Alert - January 2008

News from Data Shaping solutions

• After 30 days of low activity, the job market for analytical professionals is getting better in US. Over the last three days, we have posted 30 new job ads, several hand-picked or from the hidden job market. We are receiving daily new requests, with a noticeable increase from governmental agencies or corporations interested in posting a large volume of job ads. The job market remains strong in UK.
• We have just launched our certification program. You are welcome to spread the word, and apply! There is no cost.
• Over the last three weeks, we have received many resumes as well as requests for certification or to join our group. We are still processing all these requests: if you contacted us, you should hear from us within the next 7 days.

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Featured Jobs

• Knowledge Discovery Statistician (Arlington, VA)
• Reinsurance Actuarial Analyst (Bermuda)
• Sr. Analyst (Chicago, IL)
• Sr. Director/Ex. Director, Commercial Data Management (MA)
• Senior Analyst, Market Research Analytics - Takeda (Deerfield, IL)
• Database Analytics Consultant (Arlington, VA)
• Quantitative Analyst (New York, NY and Cupertino, CA)
• Software Developer (New York, NY and Cupertino, CA)
• Quantitative Developer (New York, NY)
• Middle/Back Office Software Developer (New York, NY)
• Chief Scientist for a Hot Online Advertising Company (Bay Area, CA)
• Senior Executive, Data Analytics (New York, NY)
• Chief Scientist (New York area, NY)
• Risk Analyst, Lending (Vienna, VA)
• Internet E-Marketing Analyst (Memphis, TN)
• Donor Care Workforce Analyst (Memphis, TN)

Vincent Granville, Ph.D.
www.datashaping.com
Leading Analytical Job Board
Bridging Candidates and Recruiters

Knowledge Discovery Statistician (Arlington, VA)

We need an individual who will have an immediate impact on high-profile Department of Defense project. Our intent is to embed more advanced analytics into the framework of a developing software application we are continuing to improve. We will position your technical talent within this project to make a real impact. Our team is working directly with senior leadership on a critical initiative within the national security arena. You will work with the best, most competent teammates in the industry.

Ideal candidates are familiar with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures, and will rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Expect a wide degree of creative license and latitude. This position will work with a senior Project Manager and report directly to the Principal Consultant.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate algorithms and analytic techniques for challenging problems.
• Guide development team in embedding the selected algorithms and associated processes in software applications/products.
• Conduct analysis of available data sources to identify attributes valuable for modeling purposes.
• Define and implement processes to overcome data availability limitations and quality issues.
• Prove the quality of selected algorithms by building production-grade models against multiple data sets.
• Create and apply a repeatable model measurement framework.
• Develop methods to automate the entire modeling process, including model training, deployment, ongoing monitoring and adaptive learning.
• Participate in customer implementation projects, taking ownership of all modeling-related activities to ensure achievement of business results.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in applied mathematics or computer science, or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years experience in data modeling, quantitative analytics. 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).
• Experience in predictive statistical models & segmentation.
• Knowledge and experience with statistical applications/analytical tools (i.e., SPSS, SAS, or Business Objects).
• Strong Unix and PC skills with knowledge of Microsoft Suite of Products.
• Proven organizational skills. Ability to handle complex, multi-tasking environment, meet deadlines and interact with all levels of management.
• Demonstrated communication skills (both written

Contact Sean Sebastian at: sean [at] bericotechnologies.com, or call (703) 224-8300 x120.
Visit us at www.BericoTechnologies.com

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs16766x.shtml
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Reinsurance Actuarial Analyst (Bermuda)

The D. E. Shaw group seeks a talented individual to join its reinsurance business in Bermuda. The Reinsurance Actuarial Analyst will play an integral role in establishing and growing the reinsurance strategy and will be involved in quantitative data analysis and model development.

Responsibilities:

• model expected profitability and risk on a per-contract and portfolio basis, using a combination of vendor and proprietary tools and techniques
• assist underwriting team with pricing and risk analyses for submissions
• maintain overall data integrity for the business
• work with counterparties and vendors to validate model assumptions and inputs
• contribute to ongoing development of analytical tools

General Qualifications:

• thorough understanding of probabilistic and statistical concepts and reasoning used in risk analysis for reinsurance
• undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, or another quantitative field
• proven ability to work independently
• excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail

The successful candidate will also fulfill two of the following three qualifications:

• part-qualified actuary designation
• minimum three years of reinsurance industry experience
• minimum two years of experience using RMS or AIR software for catastrophe modeling

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to DataShaping-Actuary@career.deshaw.com.

The D. E. Shaw group is a New York-based global investment and technology development firm with approximately $35 billion in aggregate capital (as of November 1, 2007), an international reputation for financial innovation and technological leadership, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs16561x.shtml
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Internet Statistician (Orange County, CA)

Company: Automotive

Core Competencies:

• Mastery of statistical toolset e.g. SAS,SPSS,R,Matlab,etc
• Demonstrated experience in multivariate regression, cluster analysis, decision tree analysis, design of experiments required
• Knowledge of Data Cleansing, Data Modeling required
• Knowledge of performing statistical analysis on Internet traffic data, a plus
• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases required
• Application of statistical methods to marketing, a big plus

Preferred Qualities:

• Conscientious, organized and approachable
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to be productive with little oversight
• Experience working with large databases (>10MM records)

Education and Job Knowledge:

• Phd preferred. Master degree plus 2-3 years of related work experience will be considered.

E-mail resume with cover letter to: career@sourceinterlink.com

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs16765a.shtml
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Sr. Analyst (Chicago, IL)

The Chicago office of a marketing analytics consulting firm is looking for a Sr. Analyst to spearhead analytical projects for their clients. Establish experimental designs for marketing programs and conduct analysis to determine effectiveness of marketing campaigns. Develop profiles, predictive models and segmentation schemes that will enhance client campaign performance. Deliver value-added insight into analysis results and recommend actions based on findings. Position is client facing so effective written and verbal communication is key. Occasional travel required. Must have an advanced degree in statistics, economics, mathematics, or related field, and SAS programming and Microsoft Office proficiency. Minimum of 5 years applied analytical database marketing experience and some web analytics experience highly desired. Salary to $95,000.

If interested, please send your resume to: egransky [at] smithhanley.com. Reference 3015604.

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs16749x.shtml
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Sr. Director/Ex. Director, Commercial Data Management (MA)

Straube Associates, a national search/consulting firm, has been retained to recruit a Senior Director/ Executive Director, Commercial Data Management for our client, a growing and successful $1.2B pharmaceutical company with headquarters located west of Boston. The position reports to the VP, Commercial Analytics and Decision Support.

Responsibilities:

As a senior member of the Commercial Analytics leadership team, the Senior Director/Executive Director, Commercial Data Management will be responsible for designing, developing, identifying, maintaining and administering the external and internal information resources for commercial analytics, including the integrated reporting and analysis function. Partners with the Information Technology group to establish a corporate data warehouse and the associated business rules and system processes to provide internal departments with accurate and secure information, in order to provide the Company a competitive advantage. Develops long-term strategies for continual improvement of the data, through the identification and validation of new data sources, and the development of new processes and systems for data standardization and management.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Creates and maintains a stable, accurate, commercial analytics environment, by partnering with internal customers.
• Provides business leadership to define a logical (scalable) data warehouse architecture and related information systems for data loading, management, and reporting.
• Leads and directs the development of short and long-range commercial business information sources and management plans.
• Furnishes professional advice to VP’s, Directors, and Managers on information sourcing and management; makes presentations to boards, committees, task forces, and other groups as needed.
• Insures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost control activities; monitors revenue expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control.
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and promotes workflow; studies and standardizes internal process development procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Assigns duties and checks work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Conducts a variety of studies, reports and compiles related information for decision-making purposes as relates to commercial information solutions and service.
• Coordinates the interfacing of information and systems across commercial and other business areas to facilitate and improve the management decision-making process within the Company.
• Exercises independent judgment, discretion and analysis in coordinating and approving the development and design of information solutions for business to meet expanding or changing business requirements.
• Maintains awareness of state-of-the-art sources, tools, management techniques, compliance requirements, problem solving techniques and computing solutions, especially in the areas of Commercial Data Analytics, Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence.
• Serves as coordinator for business unit or division on IT governance committee; helps to prioritize IT requests and services for commercial analytics.
• Recognizes and identifies potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change, or where new ones need to be developed.
• Keeps up contacts within the business organization, and with IT systems and programming personnel; within the enterprise, maintains contact with internal customers using commercial analytics services; maintains contact with external suppliers and vendors to evaluate and assess state-of-the-art information sources, tools, techniques and methodologies.
• Participates in cross-functional project teams and resources special business development projects as directed.
• Hires and Supervises commercial analytics data management support staff, both business and technical to meet service needs; assists in hiring of other business support staff, as requested; hires and supervises temporary and/or contract personnel as needed.
• Serves as a member of various employee committees; coordinates activities with other departments and work groups as needed.

Education:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering or similar technical degree. MBA preferred.

Experience:

• 8+ years of Sales and Analysis preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• 5+ years of experience with Data Warehousing, and Computer Analytics systems; direct experience with Oracle, Microstrategy and Hyperion products preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Excel, Access, and MS Project, Power Point, sales force automation systems, territory alignments, resource allocation, incentive compensation, and contact management, call reporting, sample accountability, contracting, and comprehensive business reporting.

The client offers an excellent compensation and benefits plan including bonus and stock options. A comprehensive relocation package is available.

Email resume with salary history to:

STRAUBE ASSOCIATES
853 Turnpike Street North Andover, MA 01845
Email: sstraube [at] straubeassociates.com
Fax: (978) 687-1886
www.straubeassociates.com

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Senior Analyst, Market Research Analytics - Takeda (Deerfield, IL)

Uniquely Takeda…it’s a commitment to helping people worldwide.

At Takeda, we’re building our company the right way by putting people first. It’s a commitment to the patients we serve and to the employees who share our passion for making a difference. We’re working together to improve life worldwide. And we’re inviting you to join us.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Analyst, Market Research Analytics at our corporate headquarters in Deerfield, IL.

You will perform the following functions in this key role:

• Serve as internal consultant to provide leadership in areas of critical business need, including project planning, meeting management, and presentation of analysis from secondary market data sources.
• Work closely with brand teams, sales and finance to provide business critical insight and coordination of cross-functional teams.
• Lead others in the performance of secondary market data analyses in the areas of market forecasting, segmentation, customer targeting and program ROI.
• Lead the team development of a deep understanding of specific therapeutic areas including current and future market trends, and adds significant insights into future market direction.
• Apply model building and coding skills to conduct various kinds of analysis on market dynamics such as resource allocation and forecasting using techniques such as optimization, regression, and Monte Carlo simulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
• Prepare and give presentations to senior management on matters concerning market planning and analysis, product selection, and changing business environment.
• Ability to use market knowledge to guide senior teams' strategy.
• Manage vendors on analytic plans, methodologies, and final deliverables.
• Lead recruiting efforts for new analysts.
• Responsible for mentoring associate analysts and providing performance feedback.

You must possess the following requirements and experience to succeed in this position:

• Bachelor's degree in an analytical field such as statistics, operations research, management science, industrial engineering, economics, math, etc.
• Minimum of 4 years market research or quantitative experience.
• Complete understanding and application of quantitative principles, concepts, practices, and standards surrounding the use and manipulation of secondary market data sources.
• Extensive knowledge of market research principles and practices including industry.
• Project planning and management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Vendor and budget management.
• Basic people and team management skills including measuring and delivering performance feedback.
• Ability to manage internal and external resources (people, information, technologies, time, and capital); allocate resources appropriately, given organization, group and individual goals and objectives to align with business goals.
• Knowledge of coding techniques in SAS and VBA, and advanced Excel skills.
• Proficient in one or more of MS Office, MS Access, VBA, SPSS, or SAS programming.

Email your resume to mflaskamp@tpna.com and start a quality career with Takeda!

We are an equal opportunity employer.
www.tpna.com
No Phone Calls or Recruiters Please.

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DataShaping Job Alert - December 2007

About the DataShaping Network

Our network now consists of

• DataShaping.com: Main site, meta job board, comprehensive job listing, resume listing, various other resources (salary surveys, job board directory, etc.)
• AnalyticTalent.com: Our blog for job seekers, with featured job ads, monthly job alert
• AnalyticBrain.com: Our blog for recruiters
• AnalyticGroup.com: Google group where job seekers can subscribe to receive more frequent job alerts (daily or weekly). Featured job ads, and a few job ads submitted by recruiters and not available on DataShaping (job posting is free but moderated).
• Other resources, such as our data mining meta directory or open book project.

Why choose DataShaping for your career search?

• Many jobs from the hidden job market, thanks to our numerous contacts
• Relevant job ads
• Fresh job ads, very few duplicates, large spectrum of industries, companies and areas of expertise
• Many job ads have a direct link (e-mail) to the hiring manager
• Job alert sent once a month
• Accepted resumes are published in nice HTML format, at no cost

What does Data Shaping mean?

 
The term was created in 1999 to fill a gap between data mining and statistics. Data shaping is about employing advanced statistical techniques to problems usually handled by computer scientists (machine learning, knowledge discovery, artificial intelligence, web mining). A data shaper is a true software engineer or computer scientist, and a true statistician at the same time, capable of extracting actionable information from large data sets, in production mode, to optimize business.

Data Shaping Certification

We will launch our certification program in 2008. Professionals with an approved resume will be able to display our logo with the mention Data Shaping Certified on their resume, at no cost. We will create a repository of certified professionals, accessible to employers. For a preview, click here.

Featured Jobs

More than 100 job ads have been added since our last job alert. More than 1,500 analytic job ads from hundreds of companies have been published in 2007.

• Database Analytics Consultant (Arlington, VA)
• Quantitative Analyst (New York, NY and Cupertino, CA)
• Software Developer (New York, NY and Cupertino, CA)
• Quantitative Developer (New York, NY)
• Middle/Back Office Software Developer (New York, NY)
• Chief Scientist for a Hot Online Advertising Company (Bay Area, CA)
• Senior Executive, Data Analytics (New York, NY)
• Chief Scientist (New York area, NY)
• Risk Analyst, Lending (Vienna, VA)
• Reinsurance Actuarial Analyst (Bermuda)
• Internet E-Marketing Analyst (Memphis, TN)
• Donor Care Workforce Analyst (Memphis, TN)
• Senior SQL Server Database Developer & Administrator (Los Angeles, CA)
• Investment Data Analyst (Baltimore, MD)
• Sr. Ecommerce Business Analyst (Redmond, OR)
• Manager Pricing & Portfolio Analysis (Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada)
• Analytics Engineer, Operations Algorithms and Analytics (Sunnyvale, CA)
• Assistant Product Manager - Travelers (Hartford, CT)
• Chief Technology Officer (San Mateo, CA)
• Mgr/Sr. Mgr Risk Management - American Express (Phoenix, AZ)
• Manager, Biometrics (CA)
• Ph.D. or Master's level statisticians - Batelle (Columbus, OH)
• Data Architect, Up to $100,000 a year (Kansas City, MO)
• Marketing Measurement and Analysis, All Levels (Nationwide)
• Business Analyst (Irvine, CA)
• Senior Statistician - AdKnowledge (Kansas City, MO)
• Lead Scientist - Fair Isaac (San Diego, CA)

Vincent Granville, Ph.D.
www.datashaping.com
Leading Analytical Job Board
Bridging Candidates and Recruiters

Database Analytics Consultant (Arlington, VA)

Join our dynamic company, a lead provider of litigation support services in the United States and abroad. Servicing over 1500 clients and corporations, including a majority of the AmLaw 200 index of top law firms in the U.S. ONSITE3 provides digital imaging, electronic data discovery, computer forensics, coding, litigation copying, digital and offset printing services.

Are You or Someone You Know Interested In An Excellent Opportunity?

ONSITE3 needs a Data Mining Analyst to work in our Arlington, VA location!

The Data Mining team plays an integral role within the organization. In this role, someone must be a proven problem solver and possess the keen ability to utilize cutting edge tools in data mining and analytics. Someone who is very experienced gathering, organizing and comparing information in preparation of discovery and pre-litigation.

Database Analytics Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Filter the databases to target specific information
• Create queries to generate pattern recognition results
• Normalize data whenever necessary
• Create database reports for logical output to attorneys
• Design or customize components of the data mining software to perform the purported functions necessary for this project
• Communication (verbal and written) to other consultants at ONSITE3 and potentially to our clients
• Ability to mine and analyze transactional electronic data
• Transform data from multiple platforms/environments into usable reports for a large scale litigation matter to allow decision making from the Attorneys

Experience

• Minimum: Bachelor of Science in engineering, mathematics, or computer science
• Minimum of 3-5 years in the following:
• Experience with SQL, Oracle, Crystal Reports
• Experience with Perl, VBScript, and PL/SQL a plus
• Analytics/Problem solving experience a must
• Data migration experience essential
• Data warehousing/business intelligence experience a plus

Our company offers competitive salary, excellent benefits and unlimited potential for growth in a high-speed work environment. Onsite is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment therefore enforces a drug free workplace policy.

Send resume to: MDrummond [at] onss.com

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs16636x.shtml
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Senior Executive, Data Analytics (New York, NY)

Company: global telephony/information services provider
Position: Senior Executive - Data Analytics
Location: New York

Key executive responsible for analyzing company-generated and third party data in order to identify new business opportunities for the company.

Responsibilities

• Develop a world-class data analysis environment that ensures the attainment of corporate business objectives.
• Develop a process by which all of the company-generated, and third party, data can be properly filtered and analyzed, so that new business opportunities can be identified, on a regional/ global basis.
• Once a potential new business opportunity has been identified, the individual will promote it to whichever departments are most relevant. The individual should feel comfortable in championing and presenting their own findings and ideas.
• Provide strong business leadership through collaboration with key executives, particularly the CEO Technology.
• Enhancing a data-centric approach to new ideas. This will allow the company to create better, richer services that will further enhance current offerings.
• The individual will help to shape the corporate strategy and focus.
• Ideally, will identify several significant new business opportunities per quarter.
• Provide input into the development of corporate strategy from a data analysis perspective.
• Rapidly assimilate and comprehend the company's current product portfolio, architectural heritage, product development processes and its core IP.

Qualifications & Experience

• Should have worked at a consumer focused company that leverages technology to enhance revenue streams
• Ability to develop and prototype new services/products in support of strategy
• Expertise with data warehousing, data mining and analytics. Expertise with SQL
• Expertise with High Volume Data applications
• Experience with multiple data formats (SMS, voice, etc.)
• Experience with advertising relevancy / targeting engines
• Experience/familiarity with website and Internet technologies
• Experience deploying new consumer-based products via the internet and/or mobile networks
• Understanding of and familiarity with voice recognition, text-to-speech and speech-to-text technologies

Skills & Personal Characteristics

• Create an environment for innovation
• Ensure employees feel "bought in" to the strategy
• Highly creative; ability to understand how future technology trends can/will drive the business
• Highlight problems quickly; identify potential solutions and present all options/recommendations
• Develop a highly-collaborative environment where anyone (from all levels/departments) can present ideas
• Ability to identify when decisions need to be made and then quickly executing against agreed upon strategy
• Understanding of global strategy
• First-rate technical skills must be combined with a sound understanding of business requirements. Candidates must display the intellectual stretch to understand each functional area from a business/customer perspective rather than just a technical perspective.
• Be comfortable as an individual contributor (roll up his/ her sleeves) or managing a small, highly talented team
• Will display a real hunger for success and will work with aggression, energy and an expectation that others will do the same.
• Highly self-motivated and objective driven. Will demonstrate a hunger to win.
• Relentless pursuit of hitting objectives
• Sense of Urgency
• Be willing to raise issues that impact business (productivity, efficiency, cost-management, strategy)
• Champion change

Contact: Jim Frye. E-mail: jaf [at] execuseek.net

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs16601x.shtml
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Chief Scientist for a Hot Online Advertising Company (Bay Area, CA)

OfferPal Media is a Web 2.0 online advertising start-up that provides an innovative online consumer acquisition service, on a pay-for-performance basis. OfferPal Media enables online merchants and advertisers to grow revenues, acquire quality customers and maximize brand reach through blogs, websites and social networks.

We are a fast growing startup company founded by successful serial entrepreneurs and funded by top-tier VCs. The company is still in stealth mode with a broader public launch planned for Q108.

Come join us and help us charter new territory in data science while changing the nature of online advertising! The Chief Scientist will be responsible for designing and developing state-of-the-art, data-driven exploratory system for deriving insights from massive amounts of data. End results include software that makes money and potentially publications. The Chief Scientist will work as part of a team to process data, code algorithms, conduct experiments and analyze and report results. We are looking for a:

• A keen scientific mind with expertise in techniques for extracting insights from massive amounts of data.
• A Ph.D. in machine learning with solid background in statistics is a plus.
• The ability to use object oriented languages such as Java and/or scripting languages to manipulate data, develop and test algorithms is also required.

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US?

We offer a flexible, fun and friendly work environment and a great compensation package. We are passionate about providing a great experience to our consumers. We have created an environment where our talented and energetic team can excel and have fun doing it!

Contact: Naghi Prasad. E-mail: nprasad [at] myofferpal.com

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs16602x.shtml
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Middle/Back Office Software Developer (New York, NY)

The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm, is looking for exceptional software developers to support its proprietary trading and asset management activities. In addition to having outstanding academic credentials and a deep knowledge of computer science, we're looking for individuals who can play a key role in the development of critical portfolio accounting, general ledger, workflow, and document management systems for a fund with approximately US $35 billion in aggregate capital. Promising candidates will have extensive experience with Java, Perl, and SQL; industry experience in a similar role is desirable but not required. Our company culture is focused but informal, which is reflected in our casual dress, relatively flat management structure, and flexible vacation policy, as well as in the high degree to which new employees work closely with senior staff on key initiatives. We strongly emphasize personal ownership of projects, and new hires are given substantial responsibility from their first day on the job. If you're interested in applying your intellect to challenging problems of software architecture and engineering in a stimulating, fast-paced environment, then we'd love to see your resume. To apply, e-mail your resume and a cover letter to DataShaping-MBOProg@career.deshaw.com.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs16603x.shtml
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Quantitative Developer(New York, NY)

The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm with approximately US $35 billion in aggregate capital, is looking for top-notch, innovative quantitative developers to help create computationally intensive strategies for trading in securities markets around the globe. Quantitative developers bring exceptionally strong mathematical, analytical, and software development skills to bear on interesting and challenging problems in computational finance and automated securities trading, such as the implementation of statistical algorithms for time-series analysis, the creation of new analytics tools, and the development and analysis of statistical models for our computerized financial trading strategies. They also enjoy access to some of the most advanced computing resources in the world. Successful candidates have traditionally been the top students in their respective math, physics, engineering, and computer science programs and have extensive software development experience using C, C++, or Java. To apply, e-mail your resume and a cover letter to DataShaping-QuantProg@career.deshaw.com.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs16604x.shtml
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Software Developer (New York, NY and Cupertino, CA)

The D. E. Shaw group is looking for top-notch, innovative software developers to help it expand its tech venture and proprietary trading activities. We’re a global investment and technology development firm with approximately US $35 billion in aggregate investment capital and a decidedly different approach to doing business. The application of advanced technology is an integral part of virtually everything we do, from developing computationally intensive strategies for trading in securities markets around the globe to designing a supercomputer intended to fundamentally transform the process of drug discovery. Developers at the firm work on a variety of interesting technical projects including real-time data analysis, distributed system development, and the creation of tools for mathematical modeling. They also enjoy access to some of the most advanced computing resources in the world. If you’re interested in applying your intellect to challenging problems of software architecture and engineering in a stimulating, fast-paced environment, then we’d love to see your resume.

To apply, e-mail your resume to DataShaping-Prog@career.deshaw.com.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs16605x.shtml
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Quantitative Analyst(New York, NY and Cupertino, CA)

The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm with approximately US $35 billion in aggregate investment capital, is looking for exceptionally talented quantitative analysts. "Quants" at the D. E. Shaw group apply mathematical techniques and write software to develop and analyze statistical models for our computerized financial trading strategies. Specific responsibilities range from examining trading data in an effort to increase profitability, decrease risk, and reduce transaction costs to conceiving new trading ideas and devising the simulations needed to test them. Successful quant candidates have traditionally been the top students in their respective math, physics, engineering, and computer science programs; a considerable number have also competed successfully in the United States and International Math Olympiads as well as the Putnam Competition. To apply, e-mail your resume and a cover letter to DataShaping-Quant@career.deshaw.com.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs16606x.shtml
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Chief Scientist (New York area, NY)

Opportunity

Chief Scientist. Competitive salary, incentive compensation, and equity in a well-financed and rapidly growing venture. PhD preferred. New York area.

Necessary Skill-sets

• Algorithm design and construction
• Experience working with sparse and noisy data
• Statistical modeling and data mining
• User modeling in a dynamic, changing system
• Taxonomy construction

Problem Area

Our problem deals with users navigating the Internet space:

1. The users: A user has a finite set of characteristics that are each binary in nature. The user pool approaches fifty million and will continue to grow. While we do not know the specific characteristic assignment of each user, we know the approximate distribution of each characteristic within the user pool at large.
2. The world: The Internet is an ever-changing and dynamic system.
3. Observable actions: We can view user behavior on the Internet through click-stream data, but we are limited to an incomplete view for specific domains only.
4. The test set: We have a test dataset containing both the characteristics of each user as well as a complete view of each user’s click-stream behavior.
   

Question: How do we return the X users most likely to have a particular characteristic, where X must exceed 2 million?

Orientation

Given the specific nature of the problem, a Chief Scientist would need direct experience in the online world.

Due to high market demand for our capability, the Chief Scientist will need to have an orientation towards implementation, not long-term theoretical research.

Contact Information

Please send CV to: chief.scientist.search [at] gmail.com

URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs16567x.shtml
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Risk Analyst, Lending (Vienna, VA

Reports to: Manager, Credit Processing-Lending

Position Description

To analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of financial services programs and business products and model and forecast financial aspects of the portfolios, with particular emphasis on portfolio pricing strategies related to credit risk and financial returns. To analyze and develop new and existing automated systems. To research and analyze work processes, production statistics, and market data. To coordinate operational actions that cross division lines

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Your success with attaining and performing the required skills and abilities will be enhanced if they consist the following:

• Technical experience with emphasis on and demonstrated skill in the creation and maintenance of automated processing systems
• Skill in interpreting regulations, specification, instruction, procedures, and policies
• Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills that demonstrate the ability to present findings and conclusions clearly and concisely
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and staff as well as external entities such as auditors and vendors
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment
• Ability to work on multiple tasks, exercise independent judgment and initiative
• Working knowledge/experience with spreadsheet, graphics, database, and word processing application: i.e. Access
• Experience in Credit Policy and Credit Risk management across the life cycle of the lending process
• Proficiency in the application of strong research, quantitative analysis, and problem solving skills
• Proficiency in statistical methods, mathematical techniques, and related analytical tools including forecasting and cost-benefit analysis
• Extensive experience managing projects which involve organization, holding strategy and status meetings, planning and directing the work of participants

Additional Expertise

You are strongly encouraged to submit your credentials should you also possess:

• College degree in Business Administration, Management, Statistics, or related field
• Experience with credit union business to include an understanding of member service

How to be considered

To express your interest in this dynamic opportunity, please forward a synopsis of your credentials to www.navyfcu.org. If you have questions related to this position, feel free to contact Maria, Recruitment Specialist, to discuss at 703-206-3453 (e-mail: maria@datashaping.com). For additional information about Navy Federal Credit Union please visit: www.navyfcu.org.

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Reinsurance Actuarial Analyst (Bermuda)

The D. E. Shaw group seeks a talented individual to join its reinsurance business in Bermuda. The Reinsurance Actuarial Analyst will play an integral role in establishing and growing the reinsurance strategy and will be involved in quantitative data analysis and model development.

Responsibilities:

• model expected profitability and risk on a per-contract and portfolio basis, using a combination of vendor and proprietary tools and techniques
• assist underwriting team with pricing and risk analyses for submissions
• maintain overall data integrity for the business
• work with counterparties and vendors to validate model assumptions and inputs
• contribute to ongoing development of analytical tools General Qualifications:
• thorough understanding of probabilistic and statistical concepts and reasoning used in risk analysis for reinsurance
• undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, or another quantitative field
• proven ability to work independently
• excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail

The successful candidate will also fulfill two of the following three qualifications:

• part-qualified actuary designation
• minimum three years of reinsurance industry experience
• minimum two years of experience using RMS or AIR software for catastrophe modeling

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to
DataShaping-Actuary@career.deshaw.com.

The D. E. Shaw group is a New York-based global investment and technology development firm with approximately $35 billion in aggregate capital (as of November 1, 2007), an international reputation for financial innovation and technological leadership, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Internet E-Marketing Analyst (Memphis, TN)

Our organization is expanding so that we can expand our reach.

It's a great feeling to know that you're helping children around the world. But in order to do so, you need the right resources. That's why ALSAC/St. Jude is expanding out staff. As the fundraising arm of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, we are proud to be doing our part in the effort to fight life-threatening children's diseases around the world. It's a challenge we can only meet with the help of passionate people like you. People who know that dividends add up to something big. Something that can't be found elsewhere: a better life for kids. And a more satisfying career experience for you.

Internet E-Marketing Analyst

Responsible for specifying, gathering, analyzing, and reporting all metrics related to Internet initiatives including revenue, CPA, CPC, CTR, ROI, open rates, conversion rates, and Web behavior on all the entire Internet portfolio of sites and campaigns.

Bachelor's degree and four years of Internet campaign management, including two years in a lead role required. Master's degree in related discipline is preferred. Hands-on Web analytics and multichannel campaign planning, execution and reporting on a national level a must. Requires rigorous testing online using email and banner advertisements for acquisition and cultivation campaigns on a national level. Knowledge of the Internet and Internet products including search tools, search providers, search tracking software, Web analytics, Web trends and Pilot and multimedia essential. Complete proficiency with Microsoft Office with Excel mastery and Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, and VISIO required. Experience using Adobe PhotoShop, Microsoft FrontPage 2000, HTML and visual HTML tools like Dreamweaver or FrontPage knowledge a plus. Data warehouse tools preferred (ex. Business Objects). Excellent communications skills, including grammar and writing ability, a must. Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with rapidly changing technology is essential. Must be willing to adapt to new software packages and assist in department training. Ability to get results in an ambiguous environment is critical to success. Knowledge of Vignette content management and Dialog desired. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Along with the potential to enjoy a more fulfilling career, we offer competitive pay and benefits, the resources to do the best possible work and the stability of a high-growth industry. Visit www.stjude.org to learn more about the requirements for this position and how you can help us to achieve our mission. For consideration, please forward your resume and salary requirements, indicating Reference Code: ANAINTEMRKT to: ALSAC/St. Jude, Attn: ALSAC Recruiter, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Fax: (901)-578-2807; E-mail: alsac.recruiter@stjude.org. Employment is contingent upon successful drug screen and background investigations, including criminal, credit and driving.

www.stjude.org
An Equal Opportunity Employer

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