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Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Quantitative Analyst (New York, NY and Cupertino, CA)
Quants at the D. E. Shaw group apply sophisticated numerical techniques
and write software to develop and analyze statistical models for our
computerized financial trading strategies. Their work involves examining
trading data to determine ways of increasing profitability, decreasing
risk, and lowering transaction costs. In addition, quants research
financial literature to identify new trading ideas and create
simulations to test them. Quants with the D. E. Shaw group have
traditionally been the top students in their respective math, physics,
engineering, and computer science programs; a considerable number of
them 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.
Risk Quantitative Analyst (New York, NY)
The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development
firm with approximately US $25 billion in aggregate investment capital
and an international reputation for financial innovation and
technological leadership, seeks an exceptionally gifted individual for
the role of Quantitative Analyst in its Risk group. The ideal candidate
will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in the Market Risk area of
a Wall Street firm, money manager, or risk software vendor. The
individual will be responsible for firmwide risk analysis and will work
with individual portfolio managers on strategy-specific risk management.
A Ph.D. in finance, mathematics, statistics, or econometrics is
preferred. Exposure to systematic trading techniques is a strong plus,
as is experience interacting with a trading desk or strategy managers.
The role affords the exciting opportunity to help build a firmwide risk
management infrastructure and to collaborate with some of the brightest
minds in alternative asset management. Applicants should submit a
resume and cover letter to
DataShaping-RiskQuant@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/jobs14913b.shtml
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Software Developer (New York, NY and Cupertino, CA)
The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development
firm with approximately US $25 billion in aggregate investment capital,
is looking for top-notch, innovative software developers to help it
expand its tech venture and proprietary trading activities. The firm
was founded in 1988 by David E. Shaw, who received his Ph.D. in computer
science from Stanford and served on the CS faculty at Columbia before
organizing the D. E. Shaw group. Activities range from computer-based
quantitative investment management to the development and financing of
technology-oriented business ventures, but are tied together by a common
focus on the economic implications of technological innovation. We
offer a casual work environment populated by some of the brightest
graduates from the strongest computer science programs in the world. In
many respects, the firm combines the best traits of academia and the
corporate world, offering a focused but informal company culture 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 talents to challenging problems of
software architecture and engineering in an intellectually stimulating
environment, then we'd love to see your resume.
To apply, e-mail your resume to
mailto:DataShaping-Prog@career.deshaw.com.
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/jobs14912c.shtml
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Thursday, February 22, 2007
Marketing Database Analyst or Pricing Analyst (San Francisco, CA)
FINANCIAL/PRICING ANALYST - more than numbers, impact strategy on new, growing team
You have more to offer than pages of numbers: you have technical and mathematical skills coupled with the ability to think strategically and systemically. Here is your opportunity to showcase your talents and provide key business insights that will impact strategic decisions at a Fortune 100 company.
Rarely does an organization with the size and tenure of Wells Fargo offer a chance to help build a function from the ground up, but as part of our newly formed Small Business Cash Management Pricing & Portfolio team, you'll be doing just that! As you assist us in defining our niche, implementing new tools, and determining the direction of our analyses, you'll find plenty of room to introduce your ideas for innovation and improvement.
Your work will have a significant influence on our bottom line as you formulate the information used to make tactical pricing decisions and guide longer-term strategic product design thinking.
If you have 5+ years of relevant experience with financial institutions, or in an industry with similar complex pricing and forecasting needs, we invite you to read more and submit your resume online. . .
IMPORTANT: HOW TO APPLY:
We want you to be as selective as we are! For a detailed 'insider's view' of this position and to submit your resume online, please visit the following URL:
http://wellsfargo.jobinfo.com/description.lasso?adid=9049
If the link does not work, simply copy the complete URL and paste it into your browser's address line.
PLEASE RESPECT OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER METHOD TO APPLY OR CLICK ANY OTHER BUTTONS. Thank you for your attention to this detail.
URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs14811b.shtml
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Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Senior SQL Server Database Administrator – Authenticlick.net (Los Angeles, CA)
A venture backed, Internet startup company in Los Angeles (Mid-Wilshire), is seeking a Senior level (6 or more years of experience) SQL Server DBA/Database Engineer for a full time position. We are a small but fast-growing team currently working in a .net/SQL Server 2005 environment.
Required Skills/Attributes in order of importance
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- Familiar with SQL Server 2005 (including SQL Server Integration Services)
- Experienced with very large database systems (tables with millions of rows, and/or table partitioning)
- Performance Tuning (of queries, database state analysis, and data import/export)
- Good understanding of general (relevant) Operating Systems concepts, particularly diagnostics – i.e. able to resolve memory and/or file system problems due to high-volume conditions
- Very good understanding of ETL: parsing and data transformation issues (such as date conversions, data cleansing - i.e. bad characters, bad lines)
- Transact-SQL programming: creation/modification/optimization of procedures, views, and functions
- Passionate about SQL Server
- Prior experience specifically with import/export of very large files (DTS/bulk inserting of files > 2GB)
- Excellent relational design skills for upcoming schema redesign
- Experience with multiple, redundant databases and third-party source control management of DDL
- Solid strategies for backups and data integrity preservation
- .net/C# Experience
- Computer Science and/or Math background
- Interest in Statistics
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C#/SQL Server Software Engineer – Authenticlick.net (Los Angeles, CA)
Maximize your professional impact: take advantage of an opportunity to influence an emerging, venture backed, technology startup in Los Angeles (Mid-Wilshire) - Authenticlick.
We are looking for a Software Development Engineer, with a proven track record in building inspired solutions within a fast-paced team environment. Qualified candidates must be highly innovative and will have at least three to five years of enterprise-level software development.
Required Skills/Attributes in order of importance:
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- Strong problem solving skills
- Persistent and tenacious attitude
- Solid experience using SQL Server 2005 (or other RDBMS - designing tables, writing SQL queries)
- Strong proficiency with C# and T-SQL required, Perl experience is desired
- Familiar with VS 2005 and .NET (v2.0) Technologies
- Knowledge of Internet Advertising
- Some knowledge of XML, XLST
- Experience with large data sets & data processing crucial!
- Distributed computing experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
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Director of Strategic Intelligence - Zango (Bellevue, WA)
Title: Director of Strategic Intelligence Reports to: Sr. Director of Strategic Intelligence Department: Strategic Intelligence Status: Exempt/ Management Job Objective:
This person will be responsible for the development, implementation, and management of business intelligence programs. This position will consult with internal clients across the enterprise at the senior level on key business issues. This position requires a combination of business savvy and technical expertise.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with internal customers to identify key business issues. Provide business insights by developing and implementing analysis frameworks to solve business and technology problems. Synthesize team findings and communicate insights to executives.
- Lead multiple teams and work with business analysts to analyze business problems using statistical and data mining tools. Communicate findings to the necessary decision makers in different business groups. Suggest improvements, and spearhead implementation.
- Network with business managers/key sales people to understand business information needs; collect and document requirements, and deliver information solutions to support business user needs.
- Manage cross functional teams on key initiatives/projects.
- Utilize analysis to deliver actionable recommendations for business enhancements aimed at increasing lifetime profitability of key constituencies.
- Participate in creation of business plans including development of detailed forecasts that enable enhanced predictability of business results.
- Produce and deliver executive-level presentations outlining findings from key reports and analyses.
- Define business requirements for data integrity, data accessibility and reporting infrastructure and project manage implementation to meet corporate and departmental needs.
- Direct the production of daily dashboard reports and distribute to executive management with analysis of major trends or issues.
- Investigate, document and resolve data problems and verify statistical validity of reports to ensure accuracy.
- Bachelor’s degree in an analytical or business field, MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
- 10-15 years experience as a business associate, working as a liaison between technical and business groups.
- Experience with Internet commerce/advertising, data mining, statistics, and forecasting.
- Ability to analyze business processes and spearhead implementation of improvements.
- Proven leadership, interpersonal, sales, servicing and problem solving skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to deliver creative, actionable solutions to wide variety of groups including but not limited to technical, marketing, sales and executives.
- Big picture/Global Enterprise thinking is a must.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment with opportunities to build credibility and accountability with your clients.
- Working knowledge of web and internet technologies, search engines, HTML. Knowledge of and experience with OLAP or data warehouse reporting tools preferred.
- Familiarity with Internet audience measurement services such as Nielsen/NetRatings.
- Strong knowledge of and use of SQL, database query tools, basic database design concepts, and an understanding of physical and logical models is preferred.
- Ability to translate complex analytics concepts into business terms.
- Strong capability to surface hidden trends in business data and deliver actionable recommendations based on insightful interpretation.
- Proven ability to design and lead time-sensitive projects involving analysis, methodology development, analysis execution, strategic recommendations development, and presentation of findings to senior management.
- Advanced MS Excel skills.
- Experienced team manager.
The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on-going basis throughout the day. Position requires flexibility for extensive hours, based on product development life cycle, to meet delivery dates
This job Summary is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of this role here at 180solutions. Employees must maintain a high degree of flexibility in our rapidly changing environment and, as such, may be required to perform additional duties beyond the scope described here from time to time.
Contact: jobs@zango.com
URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs14801a.shtml
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Account Executive – Authenticlick.net (Los Angeles, CA)
A venture backed, Internet startup company in Los Angeles (Mid-Wilshire), is seeking an experienced Account Executive for a full time position. We are a small but fast-growing team working in the online paid search industry.
Human Resources
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Penthouse One
Phone: (323) 330-0404
E-Mail: hr@authenticlick.net
Responsibilities Include:
- Monitoring and managing assigned client accounts
- Handling client issues and inquires
- Provisioning new clients
- Using CRM to manage and record client interactions
- Drafting sales proposals
- Helping with sales inquiries
- Staying current with industry news
- Generating reports from SQL database using report templates (training provided for this)
- Downloading search engine reports from search engines
- Downloading log files from client FTP sites
- Friendly, responsive, and proactive
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Familiarity with CRM or contact management systems
- Familiarity with Online Search Advertising
Human Resources
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Penthouse One
Phone: (323) 330-0404
E-Mail: hr@authenticlick.net
URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs14803a.shtml
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Monday, February 19, 2007
Job Board Survey
What are the best job boards for SAS programmers, data miners, statisticians, quant and in general, jobs involving advanced quantitative methodologies?
- From a job seeker viewpoint?
- From a recruiter viewpoint?
- In US?
- In UK?
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Marketing and Sr. Marketing Analysts, Campaign Analysis - JPMorgan Chase (Columbus, OH)
Job Number # 060047738 – http://careers.jpmorganchase.com
Marketing and Sr. Marketing Analysts – Campaign Analysis
Columbus, OH Corporate Center (Polaris)
As a member of the Campaign Analysis team, the Marketing Sr Analyst is responsible for measuring the effectiveness of Chase’s retail marketing campaigns (both direct marketing and media). The results and learnings from the analyses, which seek to quantify both statistical and practical significance, are used to drive future campaigns and to optimize Chase’s multi-million dollar annual marketing spend. This individual will work in a fast-paced environment, performing analysis, interpreting results, preparing final documents, and helping to present results to senior management.
Candidate must possess excellent analytical skills with a minimum of 5 years experience in applying statistical methods to business problems. Experience analyzing the results of marketing efforts is preferred, as is Banking or Financial Services experience.
Applicant must possess advanced technical skills, with at least 5 years experience with SAS, Business Objects, and SQL. Knowledge of visual techniques for data analysis and presentation is also required.
Candidate must have strong communication and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively present results of complex analyses to senior management. Applicant should also have proven experience in a customer-focused role and building relationships with key internal customers.
A Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline is preferred.
Contact: Kristin Miller - kristin.a.miller@jpmchase.com
URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs14433a.shtml
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Statistical Modeling Analyst II, PhD - JPMorgan Chase (Nationwide)
Job Number # 060035759, 060035776 or 060035775 - http://careers.jpmorganchase.com
Statistical Modeling Analyst II – PhD
JPMorgan Chase is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $1.1 trillion and operations in more than 50 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking; financial services for consumers and businesses, financial transaction processing, asset and wealth management, and private equity. Under the JPMorgan, Chase and Bank One brands, the firm serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients.
If you're interested in working in an environment where leadership, excellence, integrity and diversity are among our core principles, then explore the opportunities at JPMorgan Chase. Further information about careers at JPMorgan Chase can be found on our website: www.jpmorganchase.com.
Chase is looking for statisticians familiar with many widely-used statistical methods such as: Time Series, Longitudinal Data Analysis, Experimental Design, Linear & Nonlinear Models, Generalized Linear Mixed Models, Logistic Regression, Hypothesis Testing, Generalized Linear Models, Generalized Estimation Equations Approach, Repeated Measures, Nonparametric Analysis, Structural Equation Modeling, and Multiple Imputation, Generalized Additive Models, Spatial and Spatio-Temporal models, and Bayesian methodology (MCMC simulation).
A PhD in Statistics or a related field is required.
Contact: Kristin Miller - kristin.a.miller@jpmchase.com
URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs14432b.shtml
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Database Marketing Analyst - JPMorgan Chase (Columbus, OH)
Job Number # 060054964 - http://careers.jpmorganchase.com
Database Marketing Analyst, Columbus, Ohio Corporate Center (Polaris)
This position is in JPMorgan Chase’s Consumer Retail Marketing group, which is part of the U.S. consumer banking businesses, serving customers under the Chase brand. The consumer businesses include:
- Branch banking
- Credit card
- Small business banking
- Home finance
- Auto and education finance
- Insurance
- Direct mail
- Call center
- Branch
- ATM
- Working with Marketing and Segment managers to:
- Understand marketing program desired target audience,
- Translate those requirements into technical specifications,
- Query the database to successfully create a targeted marketing list,
- Apply all necessary suppressions,
- Create and deliver QA documentation to Marketing and Segment mangers,
- Review QA and mange the UAT process with Marketing and Segment Managers,
- Manage the delivery of the marketing file to the proper channels this may require working with external vendors to negotiating timing and deliver files
- Assure that that the program is successfully logged in the Marketing Campaign History DataMart.
- Working with internal audit groups to assure compliance with internal marketing execution standards
- Experience with marketing program execution. This would include: prior experience in marketing list creation, an understanding of marketing and analytical databases.
- Strong knowledge and working experience with data manipulation tools such SAS, SQL, Business Objects / Set Analyzer, or another tools to query large databases and manipulate large data files.
- Strong attention to detail and an ability to prioritize and work in a highly fluent and fast paced environment
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate time lines, delivery dates, and resolve conflict between partners
- Specific knowledge of Unica’s Campaign Management tools is highly desirable - but not required. The desire and ability to learn and adapt Unica, as a tool of choice, is required
- A four-year degree, or its equivalent, in business information systems, computer science, mathematical/statistical disciplines, engineering, or another technical degree. A graduate degree in Business with a technical undergraduate degree is desirable, but not required.
URL: www.datashaping.com/jobs14431a.shtml
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