Business Analyst ( Finance )

  • Contract

Company Description

We provide creative and technology services and solutions in the areas of web design, customized web applications, IT Staffing and e-commerce solutions, Mobile App development and much more services to organizations in the All over the world.

With well defined and documented processes and practices, we ensure successful implementation of all our projects. Our teams are highly trained in best practices of web and application developments and are managed by certified project managers who ensure highest levels of process control and management

Job Description

Business Analyst ( Financial Services )

Contract

Boston, MA


Who they need?

1. Communication skills.  This is an internal client facing role and strong communication and relationship skills are needed.   They will be meeting and presenting to investment professionals. 

2. We are seeking a systems analyst with 6 plus years of experience.  Must have a strong financial services background and have experience gathering and writing requirements along with data analysis.
3. Analytical rigor: We are seeking an analyst with strong analytical capability.  Able to work with large volumes of data, able to problem solve.  Able to write clear, concise and complete functional specifications. 
4. Fixed Income domain knowledge/Financial Markets.  The role will be focused on Fixed Income Research, and baseline domain knowledge is required.  Knowledge of Bloomberg Terminal, Perform (Municipal data), Intex (Structured Product data) experience would be a big +.
5.  Technical skills - Must be strong with SQL - ability to write queries. Must be good with Excel (pivot tables and formulas), should be able to get data and implement formulas for quick prototype.
6. Organization.  The role is in a fast moving environment and an ability to be organized and proactively follow-up is a must to operate effectively.   
The team is working to expand the Credit Research platform to expose Municipal, Structured Product and Bank Loan data.

Client Needs: ( Qualification )
A minimum of 6 years of work experience in a financial services technology environment
Demonstrable understanding of Bond data required.
Strong understanding of investment processes, securities, analytics and market data
Experience in middle office processes for an asset manager or financial services firm
Self-starter with the ability to work independently as an individual contributor as well as a strong team player
Strong understanding and experience with SQL with an ability to perform data analysis and troubleshooting
Strong client relationship, communication and analytical skills
Change agent, creative, innovative and focused on continuous improvements
Demonstrated analytical experience on new systems build-outs as well as on enhancements to existing systems
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related discipline

Qualifications

  • 6 Years in Financial Service
  • Fixed Income
  • SQL
  • Strong Communication

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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