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Product Specialist - (US-NY-New York)

Product Specialist - (US-NY-New York)

Compensation: $90K - $100K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: ISSJA1

Bonus can be as much as $80000 

Clients typically include traders, fund managers, risk managers, middle office / operations personnel, IT managers and back office personnel. 

Pre-Sales 
Supporting the sales effort in qualifying, presenting, reviewing, and clarifying product and product fit for potential customers, especially where these activities relate to technical, functional and/or quantitative aspects of the product. 

Being a “technical” member of the Sales team in processes relative to finding/developing specific solutions/configurations 

Overall, fulfilling the role of “expert” in the sales process and developing relationships so as to build confidence with customers and gain insight into customer issues that might not readily be shared with Sales personnel. 

Customer Retention and Development 

Regular customer visits for the purpose of better understanding client needs as well as demonstrating company attentiveness. 

Customer visits may include training and instructional discussions regarding advanced use of the product. 

Account development – uncovering and seeking out opportunities for broadening the use of Imagine from a product perspective (e.g. covering additional strategies, or utilizing the system’s capabilities more fully) 

Follow-up of customer visits includes coordination and pass-off to client services, especially account support managers. 

Communication to senior management relative to endangered accounts, accompanied by recommendations for retention. 

Other Functions 
Pre-sales support for various lead generation activities such as trade shows or seminars 
Ongoing feedback to senior management and development re customer input relative to product features and capabilities. 
Back-up for support functions, including training, for highly technical / quantitative requirements. 

Education and Experience 
·University degree in Business, Finance or a quantitative discipline (e.g. Mathematics) FINANCE AND/OR EXPOSURE TO TRADING OR BEING FAMILIAR WITH USING A TRADING SYSTEM IS REQUIRED 
·At least 2 years of exposure to the financial services industry (particularly trading, portfolio management and/or Risk software) 
·Broad understanding of trading strategies and financial products (including derivatives) 
· Knowledge of Risk Management practices and metrics 

Skills 
·Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal – as appropriate for formal, international environments. Ability to articulate complex concepts fluently. 
·Strong mathematical/quantitative skills (e.g. calculus and statistics) 
·Ability to work well with customers and to build relationships. 
·Ability to understand product at an extremely in-depth level and to maintain understanding as product evolves. 
·Understanding of, sensitivity to, and participation in the sales process – ability to be a “technical” team member in all aspects of the sales process, including articulating value and handling objections. 
·Excellent presentation skills. Teaching / training / tutoring skills are a plus. 
·Ability to work in highly dynamic sales environment. 
·Strong IT skills (programming skills are not required) 

Other Considerations 
International and domestic travel required, including frequent on-site visits to clients and prospects 

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

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Senior Manager and Managers--Strategy Consulting

Senior Managers & Managers--Strategy Consulting

Compensation: $150K - $160K / Year
Minimum Education: Masters
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: CJA02

Prefer experience in Banking and Financial Services, Internet, Media and Entertainment, Retail 

The preferred target are pedigree consulting firms. Maybe you worked in consulting, went into industry and now want to return to consulting. 

Location: New York, Chicago, or Dallas 

· Working with industry/domain heads, identify new consulting opportunities that showcase the division's capabilities and hold strong promise for downstream IT work 

· Recruiting and developing local support talent as necessary, networking with potential client executives, participating in leading industry forums 

· Manage client engagements (working closely with offshore associates and analysts) related to the business technology consulting group (portfolio analysis, technology rationalization, IT management consulting) 

Develop/maintain client contacts 
Develop project proposals 
Ensure quality control in engagement delivery 


Ideal Profile: 
Successful associate principal/senior engagement manager from top tier consulting firm with deep experience in serving IT organizations. 

Unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial consulting leader to build a firm, with significant support and implementation capabilities. Vertical industry spike necessary (financial services, healthcare, telecom or manufacturing). Must be comfortable in dealing with CIOs, business unit heads and other leaders. Self-reliant and able to work comfortably across time zones and cultures. Must be willing to travel 100%. (might be a little less) 

Remuneration will consist of base salary and performance based bonus. Total package will be commensurate with principal at leading management consulting firms. 

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

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

To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe. Receive tweets from Twitter with job search tips -- TheBigGameHuntr 

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