Business Analyst - (US-NY-New York)

Business Analyst - (US-NY-New York)

Compensation: $85K - $95K / Year
Minimum Education: Associate
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: FSSJA1

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

Candidates must be residents of the State of NY.

The Business Analyst will work within the Group to support the initial phases of the COMPANY’S initiative. Responsibilities will include supporting the following work efforts: Work closely with Business managers to determine best strategic & tactical approaches to data entry. Analysis of debt issuances as necessary in order to facilitate upload of bond, tax and state law details into the appropriate management system. Work with users to identify and resolve issues with current deployment of reports. Assist business managers with User Acceptance testing efforts by documenting and executing test cases. Interface with high level managers and fixed income staff at numerous financial institutions.

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Four (4) of experience using mainframe, mini- or micro-computer technology in computer applications programming, systems programming, computer systems development, data telecommunications, data base administration, or planning of data processing

At least 18 months of the above experience must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity in the areas of computer applications programming, systems programming, computer systems development, data telecommunications, database administration, or planning of data processing or in the supervision of staff performing these duties



Essential Skills

Experience at a financial institution with fixed income instruments (preferably municipal bonds, public finance).

Strong Microsoft Office experience (Excel, MS Access, Word, etc.) and be able to author and package design deliverables.

Experience in writing and executing ad-hoc reports from a 3rd party tool (e.g., Crystal, Cognos). Strong understanding of various financial concepts (e.g., financial calculations, industry entities and their roles in a bond underwriting, simple and complex financial instruments).

Strong interpersonal skills with ability to facilitate meeting discussions, broker issue resolutions, and articulate decision points.

Strong oral and written communication skills as necessary for the authoring of key deliverables and interaction with senior management.


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

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