Data Architect/Data Warehousing specialist (San Mateo, CA)

We are a rapidly growing, well funded startup in San Mateo, CA, with an experienced executive team with significant backgrounds in Internet search, online advertising, consumer businesses, and online marketing. We’re changing the way the world thinks about online advertising with a service that’ll kick the current accepted models to the curb.

We are looking for a Data Architect/Lead Data for our Data Warehouse team. This data warehousing architect will build out and maintain the critical warehouse infrastructure that supports our team in making smart business decisions. If you’re passionate about database performance, dimensional modeling, multi terabyte data warehouses, and are interested in joining a world class engineering team you might well be the person we’re looking for. This hands-on role contributes to the organization's success through expertise in data modeling, advanced database programming, and database architecture and configuration. Qualified individuals will have a solid background in the fundamentals of data warehousing as well as mastery of SQL programming and relational database design. Experience in Microsoft Analysis Server programming, MDX programming is a plus.

Because we are a small team, your ability to communicate technical ideas effectively, in oral and written forms, and solve complex problems in a team environment will also be considered.

Responsibilities :

• Warehouse design – Work with the Engineering, Product Management and Sales teams to implement solid, extensible warehouse models that support new analytics requirements.
• Using analytical systems and applicable tools to implements the multiple layers of a warehousing environment - data warehouse, cubes, and the report generation infrastructure.
• Writing efficient and scalable Java code/stored SQL procedures to create ETL mapping procedures to move data from production to the data warehouse.
• On-going warehouse maintenance – Analyze and quickly assess the impact of production system changes to existing analytics and implement changes to the warehouse components to ensure consistent and accurate reporting.
• Database applications – Work with a group of engineers in designing and implementing business and consumer based database applications. This will support large-scale, online application infrastructure in a 24x7 environment.
• Business operations support – Troubleshoot all database related operational issues. Ability to tie together business processes with data and debug the data.

Qualifications:

• Must be hard working, team oriented, bright, creative, cooperative, and an exceptional problem solver
• Must be able to quickly understand business logic and be able to translate into technical implementation
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Analysis Server, and MDX programming is a plus.
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of query optimization techniques. Ability to read through a query plan and optimize code and database structures accordingly. Proven skills in scalability analysis and performance monitoring and measuring techniques.
• Experience with Java is a must.

Please send your resume to naghi.prasad@turn.com

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Regression Modeler (Phoenix, Arizona)

Maricopa County Assessor, Phoenix, Arizona.

The Maricopa County Assessor’s Office in Phoenix, Arizona is nationally known as a progressive industry leader providing high quality mass appraisal solutions to our constituents. We are looking for experienced regression modelers to complement our valuation team. Successful candidates are those who enjoy being on the cutting edge of the profession with an eye to learning and innovating advanced regression modeling techniques. You will develop, test, implement, and verify multiple regression analysis and mass appraisal models for an array of property types. In addition you will develop, test, and document SPSS model programs for single and multi-unit residential market value, commercial cost value, and multi-unit residential income values. The ability to produce, analyze and orally present summary statistic reports is a must. For inquiries call 602-506-7766 or apply at www.maricopa.com.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics or a closely relate field and two years experience in mass appraisal development, multiple regression analysis or sales ratio studies.

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Salaries in 2007

This year promises to be even more exciting for the quantitative professional. The career information most frequently sought by clients and candidates in the field revolves around salary and other forms of compensation. Whether you are planning to grow your staff this year or are assessing your own career path, here are some points to consider:

Hot Skill Set – Web analytics, pricing, credit analytics, analytically-based strategy.

Fast Moving Market – Candidates (especially at the more junior end) are receiving multiple offers and are going off the market in three to five weeks, much faster than the more typical eight to twelve weeks we’ve been used to seeing.

Relocation Challenges – Many companies are reassessing their relocation packages as the housing market continues to stagnate in many parts of the country. Unless these packages contain a safety net to cushion probable double mortgage payments, many candidates are not able to accept offers that require relocation.

Sign-on Bonuses – are back! In the last 90 days, nearly 40% of all offers have included a bonus as an incentive for candidates to “sign on”.

Cross Industry Job Changes – Candidates are changing industries far more frequently, even at the more senior level. Client companies are making offers to candidates coming from other industries as the talent pool tightens. This provides candidates with an ideal opportunity to expand their knowledge across industries.

Compensation – Many companies are offering more competitive packages to attract top talent. Here are some guidelines:

Vice President/Director $135,000 to $250,000 On the corporate side, this level typically involves managing a group – the bigger the group, the higher the salary. Oftentimes, the top salaries are offered by boutique consulting firms where business development may play a major role in the compensation package. Of course, ability to provide thoughtful leadership and strategic vision is essential at this echelon.

Manager $110,000 to $140,000 This position is often attained as the result of an internal promotion. Interpersonal skills are key – especially those demonstrating initiative, team building and the ability to direct group projects. While technical competence is important, remember that emerging executive-level administrative skills are what really count as you move up the business ladder.

Senior Statistician $80,000 to $120,000 Talented business statisticians with excellent communication skills can command base salaries of up to $120K. To move up from here typically involves picking up management responsibilities or business development skills.

Senior Analyst/Analyst $60,000 to $85,000 These are our most sought after candidates. With a master’s degree in a quantitative discipline and two solid years’ experience in the corporate world, this candidate will often receive multiple offers and be snapped up quickly. The market is red hot ­for candidates with this degree of experience – back to the level of the dot com boom.

Entry-level Masters $50,000 to $65,000 Demand continues to increase over 2006’s healthy level. Because companies are not always successful in hiring enough talent with one-to-two years’ experience, they will often choose an entry-level candidate with solid academic credentials. Hiring candidates who might require visa sponsorship has become commonplace; clients not willing to do this greatly reduce their pool of applicants.

Marketing Analytics Manager (Charlotte, NC)

RED F is a marketing firm based in Charlotte, NC that offers a unique blend of marketing consulting and marketing execution. Our mission is to help solve the toughest marketing challenges for the world's best companies and our client roster consists of some of the most admired companies in the world including BellSouth, DirecTV, LendingTree, RJR, Sprint, SunTrust, Disney, Verizon and Banco Santander. Our team has a passion for driving value by emphasizing quality ideas and service developed with both outstanding teamwork and individual accountability.

RED F was recently recognized by Inc. Magazine as the #1 fastest growing Marketing Firm in the country and the 21st fastest growing private company across all industries.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual with SAS programming and statistical skills to join our growing team as Marketing Analytics Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Marketing data mart design and development
• Fulfillment of segmentation and predictive modeling projects
• Direct marketing test design and response analysis
• Running periodic and ad hoc reports
• Client consultation on data strategy and direct marketing best practices
• Participating in various team and client meetings related to data and analytics
• Participating in various resource planning and project costing activities as required

Experience Required:

• 2+ years experience required in database marketing field
• Proficiency in SAS a must.
• Solid understanding of the marketing applications for multivariate statistical methods.
• Proficiency in relational database environment such as MS Access, SQL Server, and Oracle a plus.
• Detail-oriented team player who can interface effectively with client and vendor techies, and have a strong appreciation for data integrity and confidentiality
• Bachelor degree required

Additional Requirements:

RED F is focused on recruiting and growing the best talent. Our team culture is one of our most important competitive advantages and we strive to hire individuals who are:

• Passionate about their profession
• Bright and analytical
• Successful in high-energy environments
• Reliable and honest
• Results focused
• Team player and respectful of others

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Section 125 Plan – Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

RED F is a high energy and growing company with an excellent work environment. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Send applications to: hr@redf.com

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Senior Manager, Buyer Analytics - eBay (San Jose, CA)

* Are you looking for a role in an eBay that has a direct and measurable impact on eBay buyer experience, product and revenue?

* Are you looking for a position that demands outstanding analytical skills and strong appetite for generating business insights and learning the truths?

* Would you like to directly influence eBay product strategic and initiatives?

If you answered yes to these, please read on.

The Buyer Analytics team is responsible for providing analytic support for the eBay Buyer Experience Global Cross-Functional Team (GXT), an area of strategic importance for eBay since the company is redesigning the user experience for buyers.

The analytics team provides support in three main areas:

1. Product Analytics - providing analytic guidance for decisions on new finding-related products that are in development
2. Product Optimization - optimizing current products through analysis
3. Business and Strategic Analytics - building on fact base, understanding of the buyer experience on eBay and identifying opportunities for long-term growth.

We are currently looking for a Senior Manager, Buyer Analytics to join the team. This individual will utilize his/her exceptional business judgment, strong analytic skills, and strong presentation skills to identify opportunities to improve the current site experience for buyers.

On a day-to-day basis, this individual will partner with Product Management to meet their analytic needs and will lead an analyst team in conducting extensive analyses of eBay’s rich data, generating insights, and communicating those insights to Product Management to guide the project roadmap. In the process, this person will develop a deep understanding of the Marketplaces businesses and eBay site functionality, further strengthen their analytic, leadership, and presentation skills, and gain exposure to a wide variety of functional teams within eBay.

Build Buyer Experience Fact Base

• Become subject-matter expert in the buyer experience on eBay
• Build out fact base through deep and innovative analysis of eBay’s large and rich datasets, and this requires deep knowledge of the eBay datasets and being hands on in pulling data directly from the database
• Drive insights from the fact base to improve the user experience
• Partner with senior management and Product Management to generate hypotheses for potential projects to improve the site experience

Provide Overall Buyer Analytics Support

• Work cross-functionally with User Behavior Insights team and Information Management and Delivery teams to provide ad hoc buyer-related analytic support for senior management
• Continue to evaluate existing business reporting for Buyer Experience sub-GXTs and identify opportunities for improvement

Manage and Build Analytics Team

• Manage and develop a team of analysts
• Provide oversight for the analyses

The role is data and analytically intensive. Successful candidates will offer a strategic perspective, sound business judgment, deep analytical capabilities, and a collaborative working style.

• Good communication skills and experience presenting complex quantitative analysis.
• Strong academic profile with an emphasis on quantitative coursework
• Expert Excel (e.g. Pivot Tables a must, Macros a plus etc.), Access and PowerPoint skills; experience with database query tools (e.g., SQL); and a basic understanding of data warehouse architecture are required. Proficiency with statistical analysis tools (e.g., SAS, SPSS) is a plus.
• Experience in product analytics is preferred but not required.
• 7-10 years of experience, ideally with 3+ years at a leading management consulting firm, investment bank, or financial services company.
• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to present insights and recommendations persuasively. Skill and confidence in dealing with people at all levels of the organization are essential.

E-mail your resume to R8338181905652@posttrak.arbita.net

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Quantitative Analyst (New York, NY or 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 resume and 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.

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Risk Quantitative Analyst (New York, NY)

The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm with approximately US $29 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.

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Data Analysis Director - KPMG (Philadelphia, PA)

KPMG LLP provides audit, tax and advisory services to a broad range of clients. KPMG’s commitment to quality is demonstrated in our disciplined delivery approach and use of cross-functional teams. Advisory Services professionals strive to help clients improve business performance, comply with regulatory requirements and achieve sustainable value over time. Our approach incorporates the balancing of risk and control considerations with the more traditional performance and cost factors. Advisory professionals are also able to provide clients with relevant industry and functional skills where they need them most. We are currently seeking a Data Analysis Director to join us in our Philadelphia office.

KPMG ForensicSM professionals assist organizations in their efforts to achieve the highest level of business integrity through the detection, prevention and investigation of fraud and misconduct. Our Forensic professionals strive to not only help our clients discover the facts underlying concerns about fraud and misconduct, but also assist clients in assessing their vulnerabilities to such activities, and in developing controls and programs to address these risks.

Responsibilities:

• Obtain relevant information and documents
• Collect information and documentation that may be treated as evidence
• Direct staff in complex data analyses
• Detect and prevent fraud and fraud schemes
• Aid organizations to prevent, detect and respond to fraud and misconduct
• Manage fraud risk management services including design, implementation and evaluation of forensic data analysis methodologies, and tools and techniques
• Perform forensic data analysis to identify patterns of suspicious activity, outliers, anomalies and other issues that represent fraud risk
• Assess general risks and risk impacts faced by the client
• Tracing and uncovering of assets
• Summarize, analyze, and prepare analysis, reports and findings

Qualifications:

• Ten years of experience in driving anti-fraud services through data analysis processes and methodologies or investigative audit experience
• Experience with one of the following software tools and data analytics packages (SAS, SPSS, ACL, IDEA, Trillium, KXEN or SQL) and experience with a variety of business processes and related datasets
• Experience with statistical analysis and modeling techniques
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Knowledge with detection and prevention of third party transaction fraud, insider fraud, consumer fraud, and/or supplier fraud
• Knowledge of computer infrastructure issues, data handling, data analysis techniques, reporting tools or engagement management planning
• Experience in leading and managing teams
• Able to produce grammatically correct written technical reports
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• Moderate to extensive travel

KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Interested? We strongly encourage you to apply online at www.kpmgcareers.com and search for requisition 10140 or click the job link below.

No phone calls or agencies please.
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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 $29 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 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.

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Business Analyst, SAS/Access - Ameriprise (Minneapolis, MN)

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for business analysis, report development and database development functions in support of the Financial Planning organization.

• Database and data manipulation of large datasets
• Utilize advanced analytical skills
• Gather and interpret complex reporting requirements
• Deliver reports that meet business partner specifications
• Create, modify and maintain reports (Excel, Access, SAS)
• Improve operational efficiency of existing Access databases, reports and infrastructure
• Handle complex system and system related problems for the business
• Partner closely with cross company analytics and finance teams
• Coordinate/manage business partner development related responsibilities
• Lead projects as required
• Establish and maintain strong relationships across all areas of the organization
• Actively manage work requests while setting expectations with requestors
• Develop and provide subject matter expertise on financial advice data and reports generated
• Lead and execute complex analytical and reporting projects

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree preferably in finance, economics, computer science, MIS, or related area.
• Strong SAS skills in both data manipulation and SAS/STAT
• Advanced Access, and Excel skills
• Ability to multi-task and independently manage projects
• Driving results in an environment of changing priorities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Financial services or operations background preferred
• Mainframe and Distributed Systems knowledge preferred

Please apply online: www.ameriprise.com/apply - Job Opening: 73583

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Catastrophe Analyst - Liberty Mutual Group (New York, NY)

Company:

Liberty International Underwriters (LIU), a division of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, was formed in 1999 as a global specialty lines company with an emphasis on niche insurance products distributed through the independent broker network. With offices in New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Seattle, San Francisco, Toronto, London, Dubline, Brussels, Paris, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, Liberty International Underwriters is a major focal point for profitable growth for Liberty Mutual.

Liberty Mutual Group is a diversified group of insurance companies employing 35,000 people in more than 800 offices worldwide. One of the largest mult-line insurers in the North American property/casualty industry, Liberty Mutual is one of the leading providers of workers compensation insurance programs and services. Liberty Mutual is based in Boston, Massachusetts, where it was founded in 1912.

Benefits:

We recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following: 401K and retirement plan, Accidental death & dismemberment insurance, Credit Union membership, Dental coverage, Dependent life insurance, Disability insurance, Discounts on automobile and homeowner's insurance, Employee life insurance, Long-term care insurance, Medical coverage, Paid time-off, Pay-for-Performance, Reimbursement accounts, Tuition reimbursement, Vision care coverage, and Work/Life resources.

Description

The CAT Management Specialist will oversee the databases and applications used to asses and monitor all exposures including models to assess vulnerability to natural and man-made events. Will assist the VP of CAT Management in the development of risk management tools and processes needed to monitor and control exposures. Will develop models based upon data for use by Management. Will train global users and serve as systems support to LIU staff in use of Cat Management tool.


Monitor the LIU Energy Global account portfolio with respect to Cat Hazard exposures within World Cat Enterprise.

Monitor global data input for accuracy and quality control.

Assist the CAT Manager to obtain, tabulate and prioritize monthly LIU Energy Natural Hazard Exposures overview on a global basis to keep Entity and Product Line Managers informed as to current key exposure accumulations; data modeling.

Work with CAT Manager as well as CUO and Reinsurance team to develop CAT Management portion of reinsurance treaty renewals.

Work with CAT Manager to coordinate use of standard formats for data input into World Cat Enterprise cat analysis program.

Provide technical training and user support for business groups.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Math or Computer Science). Minimum 3 years catastrophic modeling and cat management reporting experience. Strong Excel, Access, Powerpoint and SQL. Insurance and/or reinsurance background preferred. Oral and written communication skills. Training skills.

Cat Management/Modeling Tools: EQE, RMS, AMR

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Manager, Customer Insights - eBay (San Jose, CA)

Description:

• Provide product-specific information on an ad-hoc basis to internal clients through extensive use of reporting tools like Business Objects, MicroStrategy, MS Excel and others
• Partner closely with product teams to understand business requirements, identify key metrics, interpret data and develop processes to share findings
• Utilize a broad set of skills including data manipulation, analysis, oral / written communication and presentation
• Interface with various marketing teams to provide analytic support to marketing execution, including campaign and customer analysis
• Assist in development and tracking of marketing metrics that enable us to assess and optimize marketing efforts over time

Requirements:

• High energy and a desire to work in a deadline-oriented, growth environment
• Fun team player that works well in collaborative situations.
• Advanced skills with MS Excel (e.g. Pivot Tables, Advanced Formulas, Charting, Macros, etc.) and MS Access required.
• Proficiency with the following tools is a plus: Business Objects, MicroStrategy, SQL, SAS, MS PowerPoint, MS Word. Knowledge of key financial calculations also desired.
• Deep familiarity with the eBay site and business
• Strong oral and written communication skills to collaborate with teams, understand requirements and interpret findings
• Ability to prioritize work effectively and execute within deadlines on cross-functional projects
• 1-2 years experience in managing quantitative and analytical projects
• BA/BS in Statistics, Economics, Business, Operations or related field

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