Business Analysts - - Los Angeles, CA to $110K Base

 Positions with private equity firm. PAID RELOCATION AVAILABLE

 

(3) Sr. Business Analysts

To: $110K; Bonus to 30%

Must be technical with deep understanding of Fixed Income, Loans, Derivatives

 

1. Operations/Back Office (specs below)
2. Front Office
3. Client Service-CRM & External Reporting

 

 

The Operations group is responsible for all post trade execution processing including: trade confirmation, settlements, cash reconciliations, data integrity (pricing, ratings, security setups). 

 

Position Responsibilities:

·        Act as the primary expert in all systems used by operations; leverage this knowledge to assist in researching issues, designing workflow for new products and training new employees

·        Work closely with technology and Operations staff to complete workflow improvement and research projects

·        Document functional specifications for systems and workflow changes

·        Execute testing of all internal and external systems upgrades or enhancements

·        Evaluate other systems available in the market and provide comprehensive comparative analysis

·        Assist with system upgrade planning from Operations perspective

·        Be aware of  industry initiatives and upcoming standards and apply them to the Ares organization.

·        Lead small projects to completion within budget and time schedule

 

General Skills:

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·        Strong organization and time management skills

·        Demonstrated leadership capabilities

·        Team-oriented work ethic that includes willingness to help others

·        Able to work independently and share results of assigned projects with team

·        members

·        Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

 

Experience and Skills Required:

·        BS or BA in Finance or related discipline

·        Minimum five years of investment management operations experience

·        Strong fixed-income product knowledge, particularly bank loans, CLO’s, CDO’s variable rates securities

·        Hedge fund or private equity experience is a plus

 

Computer Skills:

·        Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel – knowledge of formulae a must (e.g.

·        “vlookup”)

·        Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Visio

·        Working knowledge of Microsoft Access or other databases a plus

·        Basic knowledge of Bloomberg

·        Portia, CDO Suite and Bloomberg Trading System experience is a plus

 

 

  

Email resume in Word to thebiggamehunter@cisny.com  ONLY IF YOU HAVE THE EXPERIENCE SOUGHT. Please include the job code with the position.

NO VISA TRANSFERS. NO 3RD PARTIES. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES.

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