Monday, October 23, 2006

Business Analyst -NYC AAK4046

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FUNCTIONAL TITLE: Business Analyst
SALARY: $80-100K
LOCATION: NYC

POSITION OVERVIEW/MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:
As the Business Analysts for the institutional investment management web
site, the candidate will be responsible for the requirements gathering
effort behind a strategic initiative to move all report delivery online.

Working closely with business users and the site development manager the
candidate will help map out the strategic direction, develop an
incrementally delivery strategy and coordinate execution.
Ideally suited to a hands-on candidate who values making an individual
contribution but one who can also help develop overall web site
strategy.
On a day-to-day basis the candidate will lead the non-development
aspects of the software development lifecycle; initial positioning,
business requirements, functional specification documentation, testing,
UAT and deployment.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS & WORK EXPERIENCE

Required Education, Experience, Skills:
* B.S. in Computer Science related field
* 3 years experience working with business units on the non
development
aspects of the application development lifecycle including analyzing
business processes, documenting requirements, developing functional
specifications and managing the transition process.
* 2 years experience gathering requirements and writing functional

specifications for reporting and web report delivery systems within
financial services.
* Excellent business communication skills, including written,
verbal,
and presentation skills.
* Successful record of managing large-scale technology projects
within
cost and time estimates.
* Ability to structure ambiguous business problems and recommend
concrete technology solutions.
* Ability to build and manage relationships with business
management and
key stakeholders.
Desired Education, Experience, Skills:
* Experience in investment management or banking

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
REQUIRED: Computer Science / Software Engineering Bachelors
DESIRED: Computer Science / Software Engineering Masters

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

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

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