Business Analyst - (US-CA-Greater Los Angeles)

Business Analyst - (US-CA-Greater Los Angeles)

Compensation: $60.00 - $65.00 / Hour
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: AJKJA2

If not you, would you know someone???  I will pay a finders' fee if you refer someone who is hired.

Musts: Strong fixed-income product knowledge, particularly Bank Loans, CLO's, CDO's variable rates securities. Hedge Fund or Private Equity experience is a very big plus! Must have Bloomberg Trading system; experience with CDO Suite or Portia is a plus.

Position Responsibilities:
· Act as the primary expert in all systems used by assigned functional group; leverage this knowledge to assist in researching issues, designing workflow for new products
· Work closely with technology and business user 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
· Be aware of industry initiatives and upcoming standards and apply them to the organization.
· Lead small projects to completion within budget and time schedule
· Create test plans and scripts and facilitate the SDLC process

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

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

Email resume in Word to thebiggamehunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume.

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Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter
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New York, NY 10016

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