Business Analyst Position (19808)

Business Analyst Position (19808)

Project Nature

• Act as business expert for the team. Write functional requirements and testing scripts.Participate in data analysis and documentation.
• Verify functional and data integrity of the application.
• Manage changes to scope effectively and impact on overall project plans.
• Lead and participate in peer reviews to ensure excellence.
• Assist PM and PL in planning.
• Manage issues list and meeting minutes to ensure transparency and consistency.
• Provide input to the business on guidelines and processes.
• Create process flow diagrams, and data mapping documents.
• Oversee use of design tools to create mock screens and prototypes.
• Drive use of advanced analytic capabilities.
• Assist PM with budget and project management activities.
• Interview stakeholders.
• Document current and future state.
• Develop process flows (both current and future state).
• Identify and implement best practices across the organization

Environment Details

• 5+ years experience in Corporate Banking.
• Detailed knowledge and experience in the Treasury business (payments, receivables, liquidity, transaction services).
• 5+ years experience in applications related to Business Intelligence.
• Expertise in front-end delivery and Graphical User Interface design.
• Strong mathematical skills to drive advanced analytics capabilities.
• Experience in working in a data warehouse with strong policies and implemented processes is extremely desirable.
• Experience in the Financial Services Industry with specific experience in Corporate or Wholesale Banking.
• Experience with one or more of the following is a big plus:
• Business Intelligence Technology

Skills Required for the position:

BUSINESS ANALYST, BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE, USER INTERFACE;

 

This position is at a Jersey City location. It offers a competitive compensation.

 

Please send resume to yigal@sans.com, your current rate/salary & compensation requirements, as well as your citizenship status and availability if you are interested in this position.

 

 

Project Manager Position (19784)

Project Manager Position (19784)  (NO THIRD PARTIES PLEASE)

Contract position at a large financial services conglomerate.(the reference # for this position:19784)

 

Detailed Info:

• 8+ years direct work experience in a project management capacity; including all phases of a project lifecycle from requirements to production deployment.
• 5+ years experience in Web based applications development projects at a Financial Institution.
• 3+ years experience with large functional teams and processes following SDLC guidelines.
• PMI certification required, PMP certification preferred.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Powerpoint.
• Demonstrated experience in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is critical.
• Must have had enough technical skills to identify technology solution and requirements fulfillment gaps Must be as comfortable discussing requirements with Business teams as well as with the technology teams Demonstrated experience in personnel management

Development/Computing Environment:

 

• Ability to react to project adjustments promptly and efficiently without compromising quality.
• Ability to prepare/maintain detailed project plans and manage all project tasks.
• Ability to provide project status updates and prepare presentations accordingly.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Must be flexible during times of change and adapt according to change in direction.
• Must have exposure to dealing with geographically dispersed teams and the ability to adapt to different communication styles from all disciplines.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
• Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise.
• Ability to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.
• Early morning hours (6am-8am) and late PM hours (8pm-10pm) may be required to accommodate Global team members schedule.
• Sitting for extended periods of time, due to conference calls and documentation requirements.
• Some travel may be required for the purpose of meeting with clients.

Skills Required for the position:

PROJECT MANAGER, POWERPOINT, EXCEL, WORD, PMP, SDLC, WEB;

 

 

 

This position is at a Newark, Delaware location. It offers a competitive compensation.

 

Please contact me by email along with an updated resume, your current rate/salary & compensation requirements, as well as your citizenship status and availability if you are interested in this position. If you are not currently available, but know someone who is interested I would appreciate your referral greatly.

 

Send resume to yigal@sans.com

Business Analyst (19748)

Business Analyst (19748)

Project Nature

• The project is undertaken to implement regulatory practices dictated by FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act)
• Strong Analytical skills with extreme care for details, including a thorough understanding of how to interview the SMEs to collect business needs across multiple product specializations, interpret and translate them into application and operational requirements.
• Thorough understanding of Account and Asset Structures, Taxation, Regulatory Reporting, KYC Practices, AML used in general financial markets including Banking/Trading etc
• Preference would be given to candidates with exposure to Domestic and International Tax Laws and FATCA Regulations.
• Ability to proactively communicate and collaborate with internal and Business/Technology teams to analyze information needs and document detailed Business & Functional requirements and Use Cases along with test cases to validate each of them.
• Excellent track record with about 7 years of experience doing Business Analyst work in a Financial Industry preferably supporting Taxation
• Drive and ability to challenge business on their assumptions of how they will successfully execute their plans
• Ability to collect, prepare, communicate project plan/status on a periodic basis and to effectively enforce the project deadlines and schedules
• Ability to read/interpret/map GUI Interfaces along with strong data analysis skills including usage of SQL

 Computing/Development Environment Details 

• Strong Analytical skills with extreme care for details, including a thorough understanding of how to interview the SMEs to collect business needs across multiple product specializations, interpret and translate them into application and operational requirements.
• Thorough understanding of Account and Asset Structures, Taxation, Regulatory Reporting, KYC Practices, AML used in general financial markets including Banking/Trading etc
• Preference would be given to candidates with exposure to Domestic and International Tax Laws and FATCA Regulations.
• Ability to proactively communicate and collaborate with internal and Business/Technology teams to analyze information needs and document detailed Business & Functional requirements and Use Cases along with test cases to validate each of them.
• Excellent track record with about 7 years of experience doing Business Analyst work in a Financial Industry preferably supporting Taxation
• Drive and ability to challenge business on their assumptions of how they will successfully execute their plans
• Ability to collect, prepare, communicate project plan/status on a periodic basis and to effectively enforce the project deadlines and schedules
• Ability to read/interpret/map GUI Interfaces along with strong data analysis skills including usage of SQL

This position offers a competative compensation and is located in Warren, NJ.
Send resume to yigal@sans.com 

Business Analyst (19746)

Business Analyst (19746)

Project Nature

• Meet with decision-makers, systems owners, and end users to define business, systems, and operations requirements. This position is location in Warren, NJ and offers a competative compensation.  Email resumes to yigal@sans.com
• Ensure that all stakeholders are involved in Pre studies and definition phases and that all tasks that require a technical a solution are identified in the project plans submitted for approval.
• Develop and review Business Requirement Documents (BRDs)
• Facilitate meetings with the appropriate subject matter experts to receive specifics on requirements
• Ensure that high-level business requirements have been decomposed properly into useable functional requirements
• Perform analysis to determine and verify business requirements and functional design
• Manage changes to baseline requirements through a change control process
• Maintain issues lists, including minutes from design meetings
• Document functional specifications and SDLC required artifacts
• Document operational flow of multiple business areas or processes
• Develop and execute test plans that will ensure business requirements have been met
• Create test scripts including specific test cases and expected results
• Balance the needs and foster a relationship between the business and the technology areas
• Create flow diagrams, structure charts, and other types of system or process representations
• As appropriate, utilize design tools to create mock screens and prototypes
• Assist Project Manager with the project plan
• Assist in the organization and delivery of presentations

Computing / Development Environment Details

• Minimum of 4 - 6 years of practical experience in analysis, design and implementation of projects within the financial services industry
• Compiling data, defining and documenting business requirements
• Managing, organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Preparing and executing test scripts
• Knowledge of Financial Products and Market Data. Specifically Equities, Fixed Income, and Derivative instruments.
• Technically proficient in Microsoft Office products, MS Project and Visio.
• Knowledge of Transactional Services (Securities & Fund Services, Fund Accounting, Custody Services)
• Understanding of Account Reference data would be helpful
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to facilitate discussions
• Quickly grasp and master new requirements and related knowledge
• Manage tight deadlines or unexpected requirement changes
• Ability to learn/understand some technical implications of system design
• Willingness to ask questions, challenge the process and seek out answers
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and take ownership of various parts of the project
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Metadata Project Manager (19698)

Metadata Project Manager (19698)

DescriptionThe role of the Metadata Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize Metadata Hub implementation projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes aligning resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver metadata projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also align the project with stated objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
• Document project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Track budgets and other financials, and alert management when issues arise.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports and presentations.
• Assemble content of status reports from the project team.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential issues, and participate in contingency planning.
• Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Use best practices and tools for project execution and management.

Position Requirements

• 7+ years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.
• PMP certifications and CMMI credentials is a plus.
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Project 2007.
• Familiarity with metadata management and data governance concepts.
• Previous experience with metadata repository projects a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in personnel management.
• Background with Ab-Initio a plus.
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Flexible during times of change.
• Ability to work with team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to bring project to successful completion.
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues.
• Must be able to quickly learn, understand, apply and be a proponent of new technologies.

This position is location in Jersey City, NJ and offers a competative compensation.  Email resumes to yigal@sans.com

Solutions Architech (19260)

Solutions Architech (19260)
The candidate will be responsible for working with our IT Business Process Engineering, Information Security, Audit, and Software Development clients to produce a set of requirements that integrates the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) workflow with our standard development tooling.
The overall solution will service in excess of 20,000 developers globally, initially on Distributed Systems (Linux, Windows, AIX, Java) and ultimately extending to the mainframe.
To create the requirements, the candidate is expected to have a comprehensive knowledge of the underlying tools and the integration interfaces they provide.  This includes knowledge of tools and process within the SDLC, Requirements and Modeling tools, Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Build and Packaging, Code Re-use, Deployment, Testing and Profiling, Static and Dynamic Code Analysis disciplines.
The solution is anticipated to require some new development and enhancements, customization of existing tooling, and integration with existing corporate infrastructure and data.

Candidates will possess an appropriate mix of the technical skills below. The candidates are expected to have at least 10 years of IT experience and one recent major successful (roll-out with real users) initiative that services 7,500 or more corporate end users. Additionally, the solutions architect must possess strong inter-personal, documentation, and interpersonal skills with experience presenting to middle level and senior management.
Development Methodology: Waterfall, Agile, RAD, et. al.
Project Management: Planview
ALM Tooling: Microsoft Team Foundation Server, Collabnet Team Forge, or IBM Rational Team Concert products.
Integrated components for source code control, issue tracking, build, and traceability between the phases of the SDLC
Requirements Tooling: Blueprint
IDEs: Eclipse, Rational Application Developer, and Visual Studio.
Collaboration: Wiki's, Sharepoint
Build Language: make, ANT, nmake, msbuild, maven
Continuous Integration: Hudson/Jenkins
Packaging and Deployment: MSI, RPM, JNLP
Testing Tools: HP Quality Center
Static and Dynamic Code Analysis: Ounce or equivalent

This position offers a competative compensation and is located in Warren, NJ.
Send resume to yigal@sans.com

NO THIRD PARTIES PLEASE