Business Analyst in Boston, MA

Summary Description
The role of the business analyst is to support the Risk Management group. The responsibilities include defining business requirements, creating and implementing functional specifications. The business analyst will also create test plans and will be responsible for the quality assurance of the deliverables. Most tasks will be of medium to high complexity including responsibility for detecting and resolving data quality and system issues. Participation in other development projects in quantitative areas can occur, based on candidate's experience and interest.

Experience: This position requires an understanding of derivative, fixed income, and equity securities. The candidate must have the ability to multi-task in an extremely complex and fast paced environment. 2-3 yrs of prior related experience is required.

Essential Skills
. Solid knowledge of equity, fixed income, and derivative securities
. Solid Knowledge of Oracle and Excel
. Knowledge of mathematics and statistics is a plus
. Knowledge of risk management is a plus
. Preferred, but not required, experience in mathematical and statistical packages such as Matlab, Splus
. Good communication skills, team oriented, flexible, and creative.
. Helpful, positive attitude.

Education/Work Experience
. Degree in finance, mathematics, or computer science preferred
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