Sr. Business Analyst, Reporting, 2 Openings - Washington Mutual (Seattle, WA)

The Retail Banking group is seeking an individual with strong reporting, analytics and data skills for the Incentive Management Team. This lead position supports our strategy to build a dynamic incentive analytics and information delivery which will include developing incentive process effectiveness metrics, identifying opportunities for incentive plan improvements through regressions analysis and hypothesis setting, developing incentive dashboards, implementing effective reporting tools, and other various quantitative analyses in support of tactical and broad strategic initiatives. Reporting solutions should be delivered through a variety of online processes and tools. The incumbent will partner closely with finance, rewards and business management and participate in the selection of data/databases and interpretation of analytical findings. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in statistical analysis and use of market and financial information.

Description:

• Creates new internal reporting processes and analytical reports to improve information resources available to top management
• Provides monthly report and ad hoc requests
• Creates and maintains dashboards of incentive performance
• Performs complex analysis and advises management on data interpretation on incentive plan performance
• Evaluates analytical findings and existing systems to interpret data and develop meaningful results
• Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards
• Develops solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives.
• Conducts hypothesis settings and the formulation of new or revised components within an incentive plan
• Provides reports of operational metrics for the customer service and pay file groups
• Keeps current on software and hardware technology affecting the industry, and recommends consideration and adoption of such to improve productivity and cost effectiveness of the department
• Provides guidance to lower level analysts

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7+ years experience in financial analyses, financial reporting, financial modeling and techniques relating to statistical modeling
• Demonstrate problem solving skills and significant analytical accomplishments
• Ability to rapidly create hypothesis for problem solutions; gather, structure and perform data analysis; and translate analytical results into value-added insights
• Aptitude to efficiently learn and employ new tools to access and manipulate data
• Excellent statistical skills and data mining skills as well as experience working with large relational databases
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to translate technical information to non-technical audience
• Proven team player and ability to work well with people with different functional backgrounds
• A comprehensive knowledge of financial products and services preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project, Visio and SQL
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business or related quantitative discipline

Email your resume to Lana McCalmon at lana.mccalmon@wamu.net.

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Data Mining Analyst (Toronto, Canada)

Waterfront International is a Toronto-based financial consulting firm, specializing in developing computer based statistical trading strategies. Waterfront’s selective hiring process considers only highly talented individuals with a history of exceptional professional and academic achievement, and solid real-world experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform financial market data research and analysis to identify and resolve data issues using advanced data mining techniques.
• Develop proprietary data mining tools and applications.
• Develop predictive models.

Requirements of the Candidate include:

• PhD or Masters in mathematics, statistics or computer science specializing in data mining.
• Experience with machine learning and knowledge discovery techniques.
• Solid quantitative background with excellent analytical skills.
• Strong working knowledge of data mining and statistics.
• Must possess expert level C/C++ programming skills.
• Some financial experience desired but not required.
• Must be a strong self-starter and able to work well independently.

Waterfront International
Email: recruiting@wil.com

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Director, Analytics (Northeast, US)

The Company:

The company is a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the automotive retail industry in the United States.

Reports To: The Chief Financial Officer

Location: Northeast US

Basic Function:

The company is looking for a motivated, strategic thinker to fill a critical role in the finance organization as the Director, Strategic Analysis & Reporting. The ideal candidate for this position will be an impact-oriented individual willing to roll up sleeves and provide strategic decision support through effective reporting and business analysis. Some requirements of the position will include, but are not limited to:

• Work with company executives on management reporting.
• Support all levels of the organization with strategic business support, including data interpretation and reporting across the many facets of the business.
• Regular and ad-hoc financial reporting.
• Financial modeling, forecasting and assistance with the annual budgeting process.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Owns and manages the assessment of data to build a business case for action using creative analysis and integration of various data sets.
• Identifies and recommends new business opportunities in existing clients.
• Responsible for thought leadership, internal development of innovative research and analytical techniques, and methodologies and technologies designed to enhance knowledge of customers.
• Translate complex quantitative information into presentations that are easily understood by general management.
• Summarize and report key analytical findings in both oral and written form to different levels of management.
• May supervise warehouse and financial planning and analysis.

Experience:

The new Director’s professional background must illustrate a five to eight (5-8) year history of progressive growth in financial capacities, statistical analysis, highlighted by strategic planning and decision support. Other experience desired:

• Ideally, experience within a high tech and high growth company.
• Familiarity with analysis techniques: Factor analysis, predictive modeling of all types, and cluster analysis.
• Experience working with various types of data, including data sourced from consumer surveys, as well as from transactional histories.
• Familiarity with a variety of analytic tools, including SPSS or SAS.
• External consulting experience is a plus.
• Experience with business intelligence and data mining applications is also helpful. Experience in one of the following industry segments will also be viewed as a plus:
  • Accounting & Finance Software
  • Automotive Manufacturer
  • Automotive Service Provider
  • Business Intelligence Software
  • Collaborative Software
  • Content & Document Management Software
  • Customer Relationship Management, Marketing & Sales Software
  • Database & File Management Software
  • E-commerce Software
  • Financial Services, Legal & Government Software
  • Information Collection & Delivery
  • Market Research
  • Retail, Point-Of-Sale & Inventory Management Software

Education

At minimum a BA/BS degree in economics, finance, engineering, math, statistics, or operations research. An MBA or advanced degree is preferred.

Contact:

Scott D. Somers
Managing Partner
Windale Group
818-291-6313
ssomers@windalegroup.com

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Market Research: Careers, Paths, Salaries

Market research professionals are typically concerned with the potential sales of a product or service. Collecting statistical data on competitors and examining prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution, researchers predict future sales. Collectively, market researchers devise methods and procedures for obtaining the data they need--often designing telephone, mail, in-person or online surveys to understand consumer preferences.

Once the data is collected, researchers interpret the results and make recommendations based upon their findings. Typically, researchers provide a company’s management with information needed to make decisions on the promotion, distribution, design, and pricing of products or services. The information also may be used to determine the advisability of adding or modifying product lines, approaches to advertising and sales or other critical business decisions.

Most career professionals within the industry began with a market research job as a Project Director.

Below are example marketing research job descriptions and the typical salary range for common positions within the market research industry.

Job Title Typical Salary Range*

• Project Director $30,000 to $50,000
• Senior Project Director $40,000 to $60,000
• Market Research Analyst / Marketing Research Analyst $50,000 to $80,000
• Research Manager / Research Director $50,000 to $70,000
• Senior Research Manager / Senior Research Director $60,000 to $90,000
• Statistician $90,000 to $110,000
• Account Executive/Account Manager $50,000 to $70,000
• Senior Account Executive $70,000 to $100,000
• Vice President $125,000+

*Excludes bonuses, commissions or other non-salary compensation

According to the United States Bureau of Labor and Statistics, employment opportunities are expected to grow faster than average for all market research positions through 2014. Job growth will be driven, in part, by retiring workers, shifting of job skills toward computers and quantitative methods, a growing economy and the need for companies to operate in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.

Sr. Marketing Analyst (San Antonio, TX)

Job Code: 3148
Job Title: Sr. Marketing Analyst
City/State: San Antonio, Texas
Posting Category: Marketing
Relocation: Relocation Available

Share our pride. Join our mission.

As a Fortune 200 financial services company with more than $113.5 billion in owned and managed assets, USAA is on a mission — to facilitate the financial security of our members, the men and women of the U.S. military and their families worldwide. Headquartered on a showcase campus in San Antonio, TX, USAA attributes its long-standing success to its most valuable resource, our 22,000 employees. They are the heart and soul of our member-service culture.

Recently Ranked #1 by Business Week in Customer Service, we are recognized for the superior service we provide to our members, and the exemplary work environment we provide for our employees. Everything that happens at USAA is based on our core values: Service, Loyalty, Honesty, and Integrity. These are the foundations of how we do business with our members, as well as how we treat each other.

USAA is currently seeking a talented Sr. Marketing Analyst for our San Antonio, Texas location.

As a Sr. Marketing Analyst for USAA, you will be responsible for a major reporting function within Marketing and possess a broad knowledge of principles which are used to complete difficult assignments. You will work closely with marketing directors to develop and execute high-impact market plans. You will apply advanced skills to solve issues that are non-routine and complex. You may develop new tools and methodology to be used by other marketing analysts.

Qualified candidates need to possess:

5 - 8 years of professional experience.

Bachelors’ degree or equivalent work experience.

Extensive SAS programming experience and Excel skills.

Preferred experience includes:

Masters degree in Statistics/Mathmatics.

Experience with marketing campaign analysis.

At USAA, our employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages in the business, including business casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals.

USAA also offers a variety of on-site services and conveniences to help you manage your work and personal life, including seven cafeterias, two company stores and three fitness centers.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Qualified applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment background and drug screen.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Submit your resume at the Career Center at www.usaa.com.

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Statistical Specialist - Intellectual Capital Center (Chicago, IL)

THE COMPANY

The client is a leading boutique strategy consulting firm that advises their Fortune 100 clients on profitable growth strategies. For over 30 years, the firm has focused their work on helping clients understand customer demand and align their businesses, products, and services to capture it. This is accomplished by combining proprietary understanding of market economics, primary research, and analysis with execution and organizational processes. Intellectual capital is core to the continued growth and success of the firm and keeps them ahead of their competition.

The firm has a very entrepreneurial culture and places great value on the individual contributor, and on keeping a sense of work life balance. The position is located in downtown Chicago.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Director of Intellectual Capital, this is a unique role that combines work on client project teams with responsibility for internal initiatives that extend the firm’s core of intellectual capital. This person will be the “go to person” that has innate intellectual curiosity and the desire to stay current with new developments in the field of consumer research and statistics, and help the team apply them in groundbreaking ways that contribute to client success.

THE INDIVIDUAL

• The successful candidate will have extensive training and experience in applying statistical techniques to answer consumer research questions. These techniques should include: discrete choice modeling and related techniques, cluster analysis, and regression analysis.
• Candidates should have completed a graduate level degree in statistics, math, economics or a related quantitative discipline from a leading academic institution and have at least 1-3 years of work experience doing statistical analysis in an industry or consulting setting, preferably with some consumer research experience.
• The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, as they will be required to translate into laymen’s terms complex statistical analyses. In addition, the abilities to think creatively, apply statistical analyses to concrete settings, and to adhere to tight deadlines are necessary.

CONTACT

Martin Partners L.L.C.
224 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 620
Chicago, Illinois 60604
(312) 922-1800
webmaster@martinpartners.com

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Project Manager, Analytics (Chicago, IL)

THE COMPANY

A marketing optimization solution provider that leverages predictive intelligence, strategic and analytic services and marketing automation to maximize marketing spend productivity, strategy and results for its clients. Founded in 1984, this company has built core competencies in data management, database services, analytics and strategy. The company was recently chosen by Forrester as a “Market Leader” with an “Industry High Satisfaction Rating”. The company supports over 250 clients across its marketing services, vertical industry solutions and teleservices business units – headquartered in Naperville, IL.

THE POSITION

The Project Manager is responsible for management of the analytic product line and research and development projects; supports and improves the effectiveness of direct marketing efforts through the use of behavioral, demographic, and credit data on customers. Directs and oversees development of response and acquisition models for targeted marketing efforts. Working in a cross-functional team environment manages analytical team resources including statistical analysts, database marketing specialists, data processing and client analytical staff. Specific duties include:

• Manages analytic proposal development.
• Responsible for product development initiatives within assigned vertical focus.
• Conducts and/or oversees analysis on client consumer databases looking at profitability, transaction behavior, and demographic characteristics.
• Provides segmentation for database marketing efforts, such as CHAID, cluster analysis, and customer profiling.
• Provides work direction and leads analytical team resources through deliverable work phases to completion. Works with clients to develop ideas and identify what can be achieved with their database.
• Develops approach and lays out specifications to perform analysis.
• Works with team to develop estimates of analytical resources requirements for all aspects of development projects.
• Identifies potential enhancements and/or process improvements for internal product and services offerings.
• Review analytical project deliverables to ensure timeliness and quality prior to presentations.
• Builds models for mail and telephone campaigns, such as response and acquisition models.
• Performs other duties and requirements as required.

THE INDIVIDUAL

• College Degree required; math-related emphasis. Education is considered to include both the formal/traditional as well as learning from life and work experience.
• 5 - 8 years of work-related experience involving analytic projects or data base management in a business environment.
• 1 – 3 years of supervisory experience helpful.

CONTACT

Martin Partners, LLC
224 S. Michigan Avenue, Ste. 620
Chicago, IL 60604
312-922-1800 x 148
webmaster@martinpartners.com

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Predictive Modeling Director (St. Paul, MN)

Org Marketing Statement

Committed. Competitive. Constructing our Future.

That's St. Paul Travelers. We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find St. Paul Travelers to be full of energy, and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

Summary

Do you have experience managing predictive modeling? Do you want to work in the most high-performance, cutting-edge environment in the Property & Casualty insurance industry?

We recruit

• Leaders who want continued growth and promotion opportunities
• Predictive modelers with a desire to work with the most advanced tools and methods
• highly motivated individuals with a thirst for both technical and business knowledge
• excellent critical thinkers
• people who work well in teams

The Research and Development Department at Travelers

Travelers is the fifth largest publicly held Property & Casualty insurance company (#89 on Fortune 500) and boasts one of the largest Research & Development teams in the industry. New members of the department will collaborate with credentialed actuaries and staff members with advanced degrees in statistics and mathematics. The group¿s leadership has written academic papers and presented topics to actuarial audiences on subject matter that is shaping tomorrow¿s insurance industry. With this level of subject matter proficiency, the team¿s mission is to build strategic competitive advantages for the company through innovation and statistical rigor. The department is a high-performance group consisting of smart, energetic, friendly personnel always willing to share knowledge and expertise.

Position Summary

As a Director, you will employ the most advanced predictive modeling and data mining tools and methodologies in cutting-edge research. You will manage strategic projects like next generation customer pricing plans, optimization of marketing practices, assessment of commission structures, and improvement in reserving practices. You will manage multiple analysts through every aspect of high-profile projects: data preparation, analysis, and communication. The ability to juggle management of numerous high-profile projects and tasks is critical. Additional responsibilities include employee development, communication to upper-level management, maintaining relationships with partner areas, and influencing team and company direction.

Primary Duties

• Define and plan projects based on business needs
• Manage all aspects of large, high-profile statistical modeling and data mining projects
• Maintain relationships with business partners, clients and vendors
• Contribute to direction of team and company

Work Experience

• 7+ years of research, modeling or actuarial experience
• Proven ability in statistical modeling and data mining techniques (GLM, clustering, decision trees, etc.)
• Experience in preparing large, complex, and dirty datasets for analysis
• Knowledge of insurance products and operations
• Strong project management skills
• Prior supervisory experience
• Familiarity with SAS programming a plus

Certificates/Degrees

• College degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, finance, actuarial science, engineering or related field.
• Advanced degree in statistics (or related field) a plus
• ACAS or FCAS designation a plus

Keywords

Statistical Analysis GLM Generalized Linear Models Math Statistics Database Marketing SAS Actuary Probability Predictive Modeling Time Series Regression Economics S-Plus Data Mining Data Analysis

Closing Statement

St. Paul Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.

This is a full-time position. Job ID: 779377.

E-mail resume with cover letter to ARICKARD@travelers.com

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Statistical Research Analyst (St. Paul, MN)

Org Marketing Statement

Committed. Competitive. Constructing our Future.

That's St. Paul Travelers. We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find St. Paul Travelers to be full of energy, and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

Summary

Are you continually searching for new challenges, and would you like to solve problems along side the brightest researchers in the insurance industry?

We recruit

• highly motivated individuals with a thirst for knowledge,
• excellent critical thinkers,
• people who work well in teams,
• and future leaders looking to build their professional skill-set

The Research and Development Department at Travelers

Travelers is the fifth largest publicly held Property & Casualty insurance company (#89 on Fortune 500) and boasts one of the largest Research & Development teams in the industry. New members of the department will have the opportunity to collaborate with credentialed actuaries and staff members with advanced degrees in statistics and mathematics. The group¿s leadership has written academic papers and presented topics to actuarial audiences on subject matter that is shaping tomorrow¿s insurance industry. With this level of subject matter proficiency, the team¿s mission is to build strategic competitive advantages for the company through innovation and statistical rigor. The department is a high-performance group consisting of smart, energetic, friendly personnel always willing to share knowledge and expertise.

Position Summary

Analysts will employ the most advanced predictive modeling tools and methodologies in cutting-edge research. New team members will assist on strategic projects like next generation customer pricing plans, monitoring of claim behavior, and studying distribution channel performance. Through training that is both formal and on-the-job, analysts will become effective contributors to our research community.

Career Path

Within the Research Department there are clear paths for progression. Responsibilities in managing projects, managing people and influencing corporate strategy grow with the abilities of the analyst. The skills honed in Research & Development are also sought after in departments across the organization, so advancement is not limited to a single business area.

Primary Duties

• Dig deeply into a varying array of large data sources. Discover issues, identify potential uses, and prepare for analysis.
• Plan and conduct cutting-edge predictive modeling and other statistical analyses
• Communicate issues and results to different audiences, from peers to upper level management

Work Experience

• Either 1 to 3 years insurance experience or advanced statistical (or related) degree
• Proven ability in complex quantitative analysis
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience in identification and resolution of data issues
• Demonstrated SAS programming experience
• Basic knowledge of insurance products and operations
• Self-starting attitude
• Consistently high attention to detail
• Strong self-management skills

Communication Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate project status and needs to manager
• Experience in creating and maintaining project documentation
• Experience presenting detailed technical work to a variety of audiences

Computer Skills

• Proficient in SAS
• Proficient in Excel

Certificates/Degrees

College degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, finance, actuarial science, engineering or related field.

Keywords

Statistical Analysis GLM Generalized Linear Models Math Statistics Database Marketing SAS Actuary Probability Predictive Modeling Time Series Regression Economics S-Plus Data Mining Data Analysis

Closing Statement

St. Paul Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.

This is a mid-level full-time position. Job ID: 779376.

E-mail resume with cover letter to ARICKARD@travelers.com

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SAS Data Analyst, Insurance Research and Development (Hartford, CT)

Are you interested in becoming a highly skilled subject matter expert who can provide expertise to key projects within Personal Insurance? How would you like to be an integral person in a cutting edge organization that develops innovative models that are used to price insurance products? Tired of doing the same work every day? If so, then we have the position for you!

Position Summary

In this unique position the chosen candidate will have the chance to learn about all aspects of the personal property and casualty insurance industry from true experts in the field. The incumbent will gain knowledge and experience that could lead to a variety of opportunities for advancement.

We are looking for a creative, logical, inquisitive, assertive analyst to develop key data sets for our Research and Modeling projects. This analyst will learn about insurance products, isolate new data sources/elements, utilize SAS to develop and perform extract/transformation/load (ETL) logic, delve into root cause analyses, and validate crucial data sources. This position offers diverse responsibilities that change with each new project. The incumbent will reside in a business organization and partner with our Research Modeling staff, Product Management organization, IT organization, and external vendors to develop extremely large data sets to support our modeling efforts. Candidates with diverse analytical backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Primary Duties

• Obtain, load and cleanse data sources
• Develop and perform extract/transformation/load (ETL) logic
• Manipulate extremely large data sets using SAS (primarily), Access, Excel and other tools
• Serve as a leading expert for our internal modeling data sets that the incumbent will be responsible for building
• Validate data through reasonability tests, balancing and other methods
• Build efficient data procedures
• Analyze root causes of data issues
• Write Unix scripts
• Program SAS Macros

Work Experience

• Demonstrated SAS/SQL programming experience is required; including expertise in SAS Macros and SQL concepts
• Extensive experience analyzing and manipulating large data sets is essential
• Hands on experience in designing, developing, implementing, and validating mapping/ETL processes
• Moderate knowledge of database principles; including linking data across multiple data sources, building moderate to complex queries, and checking data for errors
• Experience with varied internal and external complex data sources
• Expertise in identification of data discrepancies and resolution of these issues
• Self-management of data oriented projects
• Basic knowledge of insurance products and operations
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Self-starting attitude
• Strong quantitative/analytical background
• Consistent high attention to detail

Communication Skills

• Effectively communicates project status and needs to manager in concise and efficient manner
• Experience in creating new and maintaining project documentation including; project plans, procedures/data manipulations, issues lists, status, and timelines
• Has experience communicating detailed technical work to non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to interface with business users to clarify ETL requirements and business rules
• Experience in working with business partners/vendors to translate business requirements into potentially complex technical solutions that meet or exceed our business needs

Computer Skills

• Solid understanding of computers, programming, database tools/software, and Microsoft productivity applications
• Expert knowledge in SAS (Base SAS, Data Step, and Proc SQL, SAS Macro), or moderate knowledge of SAS and SQL with strong aptitude
• Unix experience, preferred

Certificates/Degrees

College degree in MIS, programming, mathematics, economics, finance, actuarial science or related field.

This is a mid-level full-time position. Job ID: 778822.

E-mail resume with cover letter to ARICKARD@travelers.com

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Internet E-Marketing Liaison (Memphis, TN)

Raise hope.

At ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, we do more than bring in money. We lift spirits. While financial success is essential to continuing our world-class research and treatment of children with life-threatening diseases around the globe, it leads to other great things as well, like smiling faces and tears of joy. Help people learn why giving to our organization gives hope to countless others.

Internet E-Marketing Liaison

Responsible for ensuring a competitive ROI on Internet campaigns by working with corporate partners for PSA/ad placements. Act as the list manager for email working collaboratively with business units, and support other e-promotion initiatives consistent with the e-marketing budget and solicited donations of media. Responsible for focusing on increasing the reach of St. Jude on the Internet using email, paid and natural search, and branded media set by senior leadership. Manages the online affiliate relationships with online vendors collaborating with corporate marketing.

Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in Internet campaign management, including two years in a lead role, required. Master's degree in related discipline is preferred. Hands-on email list management, Web search marketing and multichannel campaign planning, execution and reporting on a national level a must. Experience performing rigorous testing online using email, banner advertisement for acquisition and cultivation campaigns on a national level required. Knowledge of the Internet and Internet products including search tools, search providers, search tracking software, Web analytics, and multimedia essential. Complete proficiency with Microsoft Office 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. Requires ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with rapidly changing technology. Willingness to adapt to new software packages and assist in department training essential. Ability to get results in an ambiguous environment is critical to success. Knowledge of Vignette Dialog, Pilot reporting and using portals to add value to diverse constituents desired. Must possess a valid driver's license.

We appreciate your commitment, as do those we're trying to cure. Our world-renowned organization offers competitive pay and benefits, the resources to do the best work of your career, and the stability of a high-growth industry. For consideration, please forward your resume including cover letter and salary requirements, indicating Reference Code: INTEMRKTLIA 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 - equal opportunity employer

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Internet E-Marketing Analyst (Memphis, TN)

Raise hope.

At ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, we do more than bring in money. We lift spirits. While financial success is essential to continuing our world-class research and treatment of children with life-threatening diseases around the globe, it leads to other great things as well, like smiling faces and tears of joy. Help people learn why giving to our organization gives hope to countless others.

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.

We appreciate your commitment, as do those we're trying to cure. Our world-renowned organization offers competitive pay and benefits, the resources to do the best work of your career, and the stability of a high-growth industry. For consideration, please forward your resume including cover letter 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 - equal opportunity employer

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Analyst (Orlando FL)

R. W. Beck, Inc. is a premier engineering-based management consulting firm that helps our clients in the Energy and Water & Waste Resource market sectors make better business decisions and accomplish their objectives. We do this by guiding our clients through the aftermath of natural disasters, confronting the impacts of aging infrastructures, and solving the problems of economic and technical challenges.

Our differentiator is the quality of our people and the way we do business - with absolute commitment to objectivity and building trust. We are thinkers and solvers integrating our talents firm-wide to deliver sound business advice. And we have been doing it since 1942.

We offer our employees an attractive total compensation package. Competitive, market-based wages may be augmented by additional profit sharing and spot bonuses, in addition to our comprehensive benefits solutions, tailored to fit every employees needs.

We are often told that we are the engineering and consulting industry's best kept secret - come check us out at www.rwbeck.com.

Position Description:

R. W. Beck is seeking a candidate for the position of analyst. The successful candidate will work in a team atmosphere assisting Project Managers by performing detailed analytical analyses and assisting in project execution.

Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• Analysis of financial and non-financial data.
• Preparation and analysis of financial projections and forecasts.
• Preparation of cost of service and rate analysis.
• Research and compilation of project data.
• Development of project reports, analytical work papers, and project presentations.
• Assist in preparation of project proposals and other business development efforts.

Experience Required:

• B.S. or B.A. degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, engineering, or other related field. M.B.A. or M.P.A. preferred but not required. Candidate must have G.P.A. of 3.0 or better in their major field of study
• 2-3 years applicable experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Microsoft Access preferred, but not required
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Keywords: Financial Analyst; Pro Forma; Utility Analyst; Engineering Analyst; forecast

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Senior Manager, Web Analytics (Seattle, WA)

Parker Search has partnered with leading interactive entertainment company seeking a Senior Manager of Web Analytics. This is a replacement position as the previous manager was recently promoted to a Director role in another division. This opportunity will be based in Seattle – home of Starbucks, Microsoft and REI. Seattle is a great place to live if you like comfortable weather (no it really doesn’t rain that much – warm, sunny summers), good dining options, live theater & music venues, and an outdoor lifestyle: skiing, boating, cycling, hiking, kayaking…and the list goes on…

The Senior Manager will be charged with the strategic direction and day to day operations relating to strategic reporting, yield management and inventory forecasting. This is a pivotal role on the team; acting as both advisor and consultant on these key areas for the digital advertising sector.

The Senior Manager will manage and coach a team of forecasting and analytics professionals who will track, report and analyze ad and revenue data. This role requires executive presence as you will be presenting data (written and oral) to C level management executives. Core areas of expertise include experience in utilizing a microstrategy tool set to identify and interprets trends, an ability to optimize reporting standards and practice, and experience forecasting in a data intensive environment.

The ideal candidate will possess 5-7 years of experience in a data analysis role; with 3 plus years in the media (internet or related) sector as well as 1-2 plus years supervising a team. Key areas of knowledge include: inventory prediction, online advertising (terminology/mechanics), revenue forecasting, billing, revenue recognition.

Ideal personal attributes include an ability to drive collaboration - bringing together executive, product and technical teams toward shared goals and objectives. An abilty to work in an unstructured environment, managing multiple initiatives. Solid skills in presenting complex concepts and data analyses to senior management. Excellent problem solving, communication, and organizational skills.

If interested, please contact Mona Valdok, Search Consultant at monav@parkerservices.com or 206 652-1509.

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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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Optimization Architect (Moutain View, CA)

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Connexus is the premier online, performance-driven marketing platform, offering a diversified, multi-channel approach to connect advertisers with their target customers. Its innovative approach delivers scale, flexibility and performance to advertisers and publishers across a wide set of marketing vehicles, including display, lead generation, co-registration, proprietary consumer sites, search, and email.

Connexus features a multi-channel network with extensive reach that delivers over 30 billion impressions monthly and 20 million leads and customers annually. Additionally, Connexus owned and operated consumer sites aggregate over 17 million visitors, 20 million searches and 3 million registrations monthly across a broad set of consumer interests, such as promotional marketing and financial services.

Connexus, founded in 1999, is the union of Vendare Media and Netblue. It is headquartered in El Segundo and Mountain View, CA, with an additional presence in New York City.

DESCRIPTION:

We're going to bet tens of millions of dollars on your code. In our business models, we bet our own money by purchasing ad space on web pages and buying keywords on search engines, and then presenting appropriate content or ads to that user so that some users go on to become customers of our clients. Your statistical techniques will help us choose which traffic to buy and decide in realtime which content and ads to show to which user, hundreds of millions of times per day.

Your code, your teams code, and your machine learning techniques will have a huge impact on our business, and we'll give you stock options, to make sure you care.

We build our own in-house software to support our proprietary high volume, high uptime internet marketing applications. Our systems need to make real time optimization decisions with partial data, support higher level decisions with reporting, track events with integrity, flexibly present content using a variety of technologies, and run reliably, even during upgrades.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will be part of the Research and Optimization team, recruiting and leading the software engineers on that team in a hands on player/coach capacity. You will work with researchers to develop, implement, and improve existing and novel learning algorithms for optimizing internet advertising and website conversions. You will help to evaluate, parameterize, and iterate models for success. Manage development of production quality model implementations.

You will be responsible for the entire software engineering cycle, including: creating the technical designs, component level engineering, and end-to-end testing. You will also work with our technical operations team to deploy your software into our production infrastructure.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Hands on coding expertise in Java.
• Proven experience using machine learning and statistical techniques to solve business problems.
• At least 7 years of hands on experience developing software systems, more is better.
• Must have experience leading and coaching a team.
• Mathematical background
• Strong knowledge of RDBMS and SQL
• Expertise working in a unix environment

EDUCATION:

Masters Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Robotics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, IR (information retrieval), AI (artificial intelligence), or similar related field.

For immediate consideration, please submit a cover letter and your resume to jobs@connexuscorp.com. Please put "Optimization Architect” in the subject field.

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Quantitative Analyst - Princeton Brand Econometrics (New York, NY)

Princeton Brand Econometrics is the pharmaceutical industry's Gold Standard for forecasting and resource allocation. The Quantitative Analyst/Management Scientist we're looking for must be first-rate at model-building and optimization. He or she must live to rewrite the rules and push the envelope beyond what anyone thought possible. If this is the kind of job you've been looking for, PBE is the place you've always wanted to work. Send resume, salary requirements, and a covering letter to Barry Tannenholz, at b.tannenholz@pbeco.com.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s or PhD in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Operations Research.
• Software Experience: Strong SAS experience desirable. Ability to program at a very high speed is essential.
• Should have an exceptional ability to conceptualize problems and insatiable curiosity.
• Must be able to work alone and cooperatively as part of a team.

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Senior Business Intelligence Data Mining Analyst - Ingram Micro (Santa Ana, CA)

Join the world’s largest technology distributor in an exciting position as a Senior Business Intelligence Data Mining Analyst!

SUMMARY

The Senior Business Intelligence Data Mining Analyst is responsible for developing data mining/business intelligence analytics to generate knowledge and data insight about Ingram Micro’s customers, vendors, products and operations. Other responsibilities include database and data mining platform maintenance, extensive SQL programming and analytical report generation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Data Mining (statistical modeling)

• Creation and implementation of statistical predictive models including such algorithms as neural networks, decision tress, regression, clustering, association etc
• Build and implement custom build algorithms
• Research and stay current with the latest data mining trends/algorithms
• Documentation of models and procedures
• Generation of knowledge and insight about Ingram Micro’s customers, vendors, products and operations
• Creation of Power Point reports for delivery to Ingram's Vendor partners
• Assist in the creation of Vendor marketing programs for analytical studies

Database Maintenance and Development

• Be sufficient in various database packages (IBM DB2, MS SQL, Oracle) and database programming languages (SQL etc)
• Proficient in the technical understanding of database administration
• Manipulate and process large amounts of data from thousands of sources and multiple servers
• Ability to troubleshoot and work with Ingram/ACS DBAs to resolve issues

Assist in the deployment of knowledge out to constituents.

• Get data insight delivered to those who require it, when and where they need to, in a way that they can use the information to make decisions or drive business.

Interface with internal departments to gather needs and requirements for data analysis with supervision of Manager and senior team members.

• Data synergy among Ingram's various different departments

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Education: BS or MS/PHD degree with emphasis on quantitative analysis (i.e. statistics, econometrics, mathematical modeling, data mining, computer sciences) required OR 4 years’ related external experience OR 2 years’ related Ingram Micro experience .

Experience: Minimum of 3-4 years experience in analysis of large data sets, focused on mathematical modeling, statistical modeling or data mining. Expertise in major data mining platforms and applications (i.e. IBM Intelligent Miner, SAS Enterprise Miner); experience using major statistical analysis packages (i.e. SPSS, SAS Stats); strong working knowledge of relational databases and database management (i.e. DB2, MS SQL Server); advanced skills in MS Excel, MS Access, SQL. Basic knowledge of commonly used marketing principles and techniques.

Minimum kinds of knowledge, skills and abilities required to do this job:

• Knowledge of major data mining platforms and applications (i.e. IBM Intelligent Miner, SAS Enterprise Miner, Clementine); experience using major statistical analysis packages (i.e. SPSS, SAS Stats); strong working knowledge of relational databases and database management (i.e. DB2, MS SQL Server); advanced skills in MS Excel, MS Access, SQL
• Skill in: Working with data in a highly analytic environment; working with data in a cross platform environment; excellent computer application skills and an expert in MS Excel, Access, and SQL; movement and manipulation of data in a server environment.
• Ability to: Work in a cross functional environment, experiment in new areas of knowledge management, communicate effectively, drive analysis projects to completion under deadlines, and understand the appropriate use of data.

WHO IS INGRAM MICRO?

Ingram Micro Inc. is the world's largest technology distributor and a leading technology sales, marketing and logistics company. With world headquarters in Santa Ana, California, Ingram Micro achieved 2005 annual sales of over $28 billion and ranked 72nd on the 2006 Fortune 500 listing. Since its inception in 1979, Ingram Micro has connected technology solution providers with vendors worldwide, identifying markets and technologies that shape the IT industry. The company offers a broad array of solutions and services to nearly 165,000 resellers including Fry’s, CDW, and Amazon.com by distributing and marketing over 120,000 IT products worldwide from nearly 1,400 suppliers including HP, Cisco and IBM. Ingram Micro has operations in 35 countries serving over 100 countries, and is the only global IT distributor with operations in Asia.

HOW THE INDUSTRY REGARDS INGRAM MICRO:

• Recognized as 'Distributor of Choice' and 'Most Important Distributor' by CRN’s Fast Growth 100 Solution Providers
• Recognized as ‘The Most Important Distributor’ in 2006 by VARBusiness 500
• Recognized by Computer Reseller News as No. 1 ‘Preferred Broadline Distributor’ in 2006 Sourcing study

How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Tracy Kennedy, TK Consulting via email: tracy@tkhrod.com

Candidates will be contacted if we wish to interview and will be notified when the position is filled.

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Senior Statistical Modeler - Expedia (Bellevue, WA)

Do you possess that unique blend of business savvy and complex data modeling skills needed for a world class, fast paced business such as Expedia? If you think this might be describing you, then read on…..

Our Customer Analytics team has a tremendous opportunity for a motivated and experienced technical modeler who is looking for a new challenge. This is your chance to be creative and drive innovation. With your technical skills you will have the opportunity to solve complex data modeling and revenue management problems while communicating to business owners and product development members. The Customer Analytics team focuses on the application of advanced analytic techniques (e.g., predictive modeling, data mining, optimization, etc.) to business problems across all lines of business at Expedia.

This position is not just a job change, it's a career move. We offer you challenging problems, a fun and fast-paced environment, intelligent co-workers, and the freedom to learn new things. The team is involved in system development of cutting-edge features that integrate with the live-site product.

You will work on projects such as...

• Forecasting – predicting demand forecasting and supply-side availability to drive internal business processes.
• Pricing – determining how to set prices based on market trends and available inventory
• Recommendation technology - selecting the most relevant items for our users.
• A|B testing technology - determining the best approach to a feature.
• Marketing Analytics – customer segmentation and clustering algorithms

Responsibilities

• Propose and lead innovative mathematical approaches to solving complex business problems, utilizing available research at your disposal.
• Perform analyses, statistical design, statistical coding, and model validation in support of business requirements.
• Generate statistical code that executes in an autonomous production environment and fully considers error handling, exception conditions, etc.
• Perform unit testing and model validation of statistical routines.
• Collaborate extensively with stakeholders, program management, and software development team members to ensure that solutions meet business needs, permit valid inferences, and have functional implementability.
• Document the technical details of your work to improve collaboration with other team members.
• Guide and mentor other modelers in best practices regarding methodology (prototype formulation and testing, data mining and analysis), as well as implementation (proper documentation, source control, and coding practices).
• Assess the methodological and functional pros and cons of implementing third-party products versus building an in-house system when facing a business problem.

Requirements

• 8-10+ professional experience in a modeling or analyst role, someone with high energy and creativity and an openness to new ideas/approaches.
• Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in quantitative discipline such as statistics, economics, applied mathematics, quantitative methods, operations research, research methodology, etc. Comprehensive understanding of quantitative methods and extreme attention to detail.
• Previous experience in the e-commerce and/or travel/hospitality domain preferred.
• Strong proficiency in SAS and demonstrated ability to produce both ad hoc analyses and production-grade analytic jobs that execute autonomously.
• Functional proficiency in SQL.
• Experience in several of the following areas: predictive modeling (including ARIMA and regression techniques), neural nets and self-learning models (including classification of skewed data), linear and non-linear optimization, etc.
• Ability to estimate required effort for project objectives and prioritize work items appropriately

Contact

Suzanne Daymond
Senior Recruiter
Expedia
a-sdaymond@expedia.com
425 679 7461

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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 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.

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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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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.

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Management Scientist, Two Positions (Princeton, NJ or New York, NY)

LIFE-ALTERING OPPORTUNITY FOR THE RIGHT MANAGEMENT SCIENTIST

Princeton Brand Econometrics, the pharmaceutical industry's Gold Standard for forecasting and resource allocation, is looking for two Management Scientists. Each must be first-rate at model-building and optimization. Each must be driven by the knowledge and unshakable belief that "best practices" is the last refuge of the unimaginative and the incompetent. The people we're looking for live to rewrite the rules and push the envelope beyond what anyone thought possible. If this is the job you've always looked for, PBE is the place you've always wanted to work. Send resume, salary requirements, and a covering letter to me, Barry Tannenholz, at b.tannenholz@pbeco.com. I know the two of you are out there. Just get in touch with me, and I will change your lives.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s or PhD in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Operations Research.
• Software Experience: Strong SAS experience desirable. Ability to program at a very high speed is essential.
• Should have an exceptional ability to conceptualize problems and insatiable curiosity.
• Must be able to work alone or cooperatively as part of a team.

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Merchandising Metadata Consultant

This position is being offered exclusively through Strategic Solutions International, Inc. Do not contact the Client directly. If you are interested, please contact Raymond-Michael at (952) 924-9422 for more information and to apply.

Job Description:

Provides Retail Software consulting services, within a team setting, to develop and implement merchandise planning, allocation and reporting solutions to our clients.

• Gather information from clients and internal partners
• Translate information into requirements
• Translate requirements into mathematical models
• Troubleshoot issues, present solutions and negotiate gaps
• Advise clients on best practice solutions as it relates their respective business
• Organize/manage time and deliverables across multiple clients
• Coach/mentor client users and other technical staff
• Perform other duties as assigned
• A minimum of five years experience in the retail industry with emphasis on one or more of the following: purchasing, merchandise planning, allocation.
• Bachelor's degree or greater in Mathematics, Accounting, or other quantitative field/practice area.
• Excellent written and oral communication, analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including ability to communicate with users with various technical backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Leads system architecture definition and project implementation; works on problems of diverse scope; demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Ability to conceptualize client needs and translate them into specific implementation strategies.
• Travel as business requirements dictate.
  

Preferences

• Superior skills using the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to query and execute scripts against Oracle Databases.
• Ability to develop and understand mathematical models.
• Sound understanding of Retail Mathematics.
• Sound understanding of Purchasing/Merchandise. Planning/Allocation processes.
• Prior business consulting experience in an internal/external setting.
• Experience with merchandise planning systems.
• Experience with software implementation and change management.
• Experience with business process mapping and development.
  

Additional Information

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

The level of this position will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education and skills. This is a six-figure combined compensation position including full benefits.

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