Unix Systems Administrator - High Growth Opportunity in Boston, MA

Our Boston area based client is looking for an UNIX / Solaris Administrator to join their growing IT team. This is a great opportunity to join a company with great benefits and growth potential. The selected candidate should have experience designing, implementing, and administering UNIX / Solaris Server platforms.

For immediate consideration of this position, please email your resume to Greg Tutuny, at , or call 617-439-3000, extension 62330.
Experience: * A minimum of 3-5 years of Unix/Solaris System Administration *A minimum of 3-5 years experience supporting a data center environment, including project planning, design, and ongoing support * Experience supporting SUN hardware and storage services is preferred *Sun Solaris Certified a strong plus *Must have solid communication and demonstrated project management skills

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Fixed Income/Derivatives Senior Systems Analyst in Boston, MA

To submit your resume for this position, you must include BOTH your desired annual salary and current annual salary broken down between base + bonus! NO EXCEPTIONS!





You must also include a short paragraph in the body of your email which briefly summarizes matches from your professional experience to the "Required Background/Experience" and "Major Pluses To Have" sections below. We appreciate your time in advance on this matter.





Summary

As a Fixed Income/Derivatives Senior Systems Analyst, you will be the domain expert for fixed income securities/analytics systems. You will be responsible for managing the projects throughout the systems development lifecycle including requirements analysis, functional specifications, systems and integration testing, and documentation. You will also provide ongoing support, problem resolution, and respond to ad hoc requests.



Reports to: Investment Data and Derivative Service Team Leader



Duties/Responsibilities

• Partner with the Investment Data and Derivative Service business team to define and document new requirements as they relate to Fixed Income specific initiatives



• Champion the user's needs to the software and quality assurance engineers, insuring the "what" and "why" are effectively communicated
  
  
• Assist in the design, testing, and support of the Fixed Income Analytics application and its integration points



• Work collaboratively with Information Services and business teams across Investment Systems, Trading, Compliance, Client Administration, and Infrastructure



• Document, track, and research production issues and work with appropriate teams on the resolution

You must possess the following qualities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills



• Self-motivated and willing to work in an energetic, fast-paced team environment

Employee Benefits

• Sorry, but we DO NOT sponsor H1-B transfers or TN-1 Visas for this career opportunity. You must be a citizen or permanent resident



• We will reimburse relocation expenses



• Vacations - from two weeks to five weeks, based on length of service



• 11 paid holidays



• 2 paid floating holidays to be used in the summer time



• 125% Tuition Reimbursement with an A grade, 100% for a B or Pass (in a Pass/Fail course)



• PPO Health Plan/Dental Plan/Short & Long term disability/Life Insurance



• Up to 25% bonus!



• Retirement & Pension Plan: Profit sharing contribution of 15% on top of your yearly compensation (Base plus Bonus!), Vested from day one



• Personal Computing Reimbursement



• Commuting Expense Program



• Chartered Financial Analyst Program

All applications for this position are accepted via email. You can begin the interview process or REFER someone you know by sending us your resume and your salary history. Once you have completed the interview, your information will be sent directly to the hiring manager for decisions on the next steps. Regardless of the outcome, My ePersona will keep you updated of your status by e-mail or phone.
Experience: Required Background/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Management Information Systems



• 7+ years experience as a systems or business analyst



• Quantitative analysis and research experience within Financial Services or Investment Management



• Experience writing requirements, functional specifications, use cases, and test plans



• Proficient at navigating relational databases



• Experience in writing basic sql commands to query databases and extract data



• Experience in management of mission-critical production support

Major Pluses to Have

• Strong understanding of analytics in Fixed Income Securities or Derivatives

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Graphic Designer in Boston, MA

Corporate transportation company is looking to redo and tweak their brochure folder. The designer would use the companies existing design and incorporate new messaging. Folder is currently 12 pages, and has a fold in the back for inserts. Brochure is used to pitch new business to high level corporations, and must have a nice clean consistent feel. Work will be done offsite... original files are in quark, and insert pages must be returned in editable pdf's for upcoming changes.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: Business to Business experience, Quark XPress

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Senior Business Analyst in Boston, MA

A top Investment Management Firm has partnered with the Robert Half Financial Services Group to locate a Senior Business Analyst. The firm is very well known and has a unique method in approaching project management. The candidate should have a background in data gathering and dealing with the requirements gathering piece of the project management process. Any experience with mutual fund, custody or transfer agency operations as a business analyst and/or project manager is strongly preferred.

For immediate consideration contact Matt Fabian at 617-951-4000 or email Matt at with your resume.

As part of Robert Half International, a world leader in specialized staffing for over 58 years, Robert Half Financial Services Group draws on its parent to place highly skilled banking and financial professionals to meet our clients' needs.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
Experience: Data gathering experience

Previous experience in business analysis or project management

Custody, Mutual Fund or Transfer Agency experience

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Windows Systems Administrator - High Growth Opportunity! in Boston, MA

Our Boston based client is looking for a high-caliber Microsoft System Administrator with 3-5 years plus of experience to support an enterprise Windows Server environment. The selected candidate will be part of a growing IT Team responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, and ongoing support of Windows Server based applications and projects.

For immediate consideration of this position, please email your resume to Greg Tutuny, at , or call 617-439-3000, extension 62330.
Experience: *3+ years experience designing, implementing and administrating Windows Servers and clients, including Windows NT, 2000, 2003, and XP * 3+ years of experience with Active Directory *MCSE certification and experience managing multiple projects, Citrix, and Windows Admin tools experience a huge plus

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Lead Systems Analyst in Boston, MA

To submit your resume for this position, you must include BOTH your desired annual salary and current annual salary broken down between base + bonus! NO EXCEPTIONS!





You must also include a short paragraph in the body of your email which briefly summarizes matches from your professional experience to the "Required Background/Experience" and "Major Pluses To Have" sections below. We appreciate your time in advance on this matter.





Summary

As Lead Systems Analyst, you will be part of the Client Systems Team. You will be responsible for requirements, systems analysis, testing, and project management for system initiatives and enhancements to a suite of client facing web applications and other strategic initiatives for Global Relationship Management (GRM) and Global Business Development (GBD). You should have strong project management and delivery skills as well as excellent analytical and communication skills as the position requires a high level of direct interaction with business users.



Reports to: The Client Systems Team Lead



The resume of the Ideal Candidate would reflect the following:

• Strong systems analysis skills



• Strong leadership/project management skills



• Domain expertise in Financial Services
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• SQL skills to query the database

Duties/Responsibilities

• Partner with the Global Relationship Management and Global Business Development users to define and document requirements



• Identify and recommend appropriate tactical and strategic solutions that will meet the business needs of Global Relationship Management and Global Business Development



• Take ownership for delivery of functionality, working collaboratively within the development teams to design, implement, test, and support systems



• Participate in the development of project estimates and schedules



• Lead teams of systems analysts and consultants on projects



• Develop deep expertise in the systems, workflows, complex account structures, Datamart, and other data associated with Global Relationship Management and Global Business Developmen



• Work collaboratively with information services and business teams



• Document, track, and research production issues and work with the appropriate teams on the resolution of these issues
  
  



• Work with business users to prioritize needs and ensure communication to keep them appraise of progress



• Serve as a key point of contact for the business and IS teams

You must possess the following qualities:

• Understanding of the investment management business process



• Excellent verbal and written communication skills



• Strong client relationship and analytical skills



• Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced, production environment



• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively



• Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment

Employee Benefits

• Sorry, but we DO NOT sponsor H1-B transfers or TN-1 Visas for this career opportunity. You must be a citizen or permanent resident



• We will reimburse relocation expenses



• Vacations - from two weeks to five weeks, based on length of service



• 11 paid holidays



• 2 paid floating holidays to be used in the summer time



• 125% Tuition Reimbursement with an A grade, 100% for a B or Pass (in a Pass/Fail course)



• PPO Health Plan/Dental Plan/Short & Long term disability/Life Insurance



• Up to 25% bonus!



• Retirement & Pension Plan: Profit sharing contribution of 15% on top of your yearly compensation (Base plus Bonus!), Vested from day one
  
  



• Personal Computing Reimbursement



• Commuting Expense Program



• Chartered Financial Analyst Program

All applications for this position are accepted via email. My ePersona will keep you updated of your status by e-mail or phone.
Experience: Required Background/Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, MIS or a related discipline



• 10+ years of systems analysis experience writing requirements, functional specifications, use cases, and test plans



• 5+ years track record in project management for medium to large initiatives



• Understanding of relational databases and working knowledge of SQL



• Technology experience in front, middle or back office operations in an investment management environment



• Experience with the Rational Unified Process, or similar development methodologies, and with UML and Use Case methodologies

Major Pluses to have

• Advanced degree



• PMI Certification as a Project Management Professional

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Project Manager Investment Administration in Boston, MA

You must include BOTH your desired annual salary and current annual salary broken down between base + bonus! NO EXCEPTIONS!





You must also include a short paragraph in the body of your email which briefly summarizes matches from your professional experience to the "Required Background/Experience" and "Major Pluses To Have" sections below.





Summary

As an Investment Administration Project Manager, you will lead and manage systems teams in initiatives and enhancements for the outsourcing of business back office and operation functions. Investment Administration is responsible for the support of Investment Data, Derivatives, Investment Administration and Security Services. These groups are seeking to leverage automation and outsourcing relationships to keep pace with the increasing volumes, complexity of transactions and the growing needs of the investment management clients. This position will give you exposure to the investment business and outsourcing while maintaining roots in Information Services. You will also gain broad and diversified experience in an excellent team environment. In this position, you are given the opportunity to make a substantial impact in key initiatives.



Reports to: Head of Investment Operations



Duties/Responsibilities

• Work with the internal teams, vendors and issue owners to review, clarify and resolve service issues as well as define target dates and dependencies



• Manage the vendor for resolution of issues in vendors systems



• Identify, communicate, track, and mitigate project risks



• Work with Application Teams and Resource Management for new sourcing needs and vendors



• Assess performance of assigned project personnel and provide feedback



• Lead high-visibility, systems projects, including budgets and timeframes, in a rapid software development environment, from discovery through to transition



• Work with business partners to define, analyze and document requirements, as well as set priorities for new initiatives



• Track and manage issue resolution, risk mitigation strategies and change control procedures



• Coordinate the work of systems analysts, software developers, database architects and data vendors to design and implement robust technical solutions; manage consultants and coordinate contractor staffing



• Work with external service providers to develop and support outsourced solutions



• Provide input into processes based on lessons learned and best practices
  
  
• Participate in defining strategic direction for the overall business architecture for Investment Operations

You must possess the following qualities

• Strong Project Management skills



• Strong Client Relationship skills



• Self-motivated and comfortable taking on significant responsibility in an energetic, fast-paced and team-oriented environment.



• Effective at coordinating projects and activities between multiple internal departments and external service providers



• Ability to build strong working relationships with external vendors, internal business clients, team members, and across different groups
  
  

Employee Benefits

• Sorry, but we DO NOT sponsor H1-B transfers or TN-1 Visas for this career opportunity. You must be a citizen or permanent resident



• We will reimburse relocation expenses



• Vacations - from two weeks to five weeks, based on length of service



• 11 paid holidays



• 2 paid floating holidays to be used in the summer time



• 125% Tuition Reimbursement with an A grade, 100% for a B or Pass (in a Pass/Fail course)



• PPO Health Plan/Dental Plan/Short & Long term disability/Life Insurance



• Up to 25% bonus!



• Retirement & Pension Plan: Profit sharing contribution of 15% on top of your yearly compensation (Base plus Bonus!), Vested from day one



• Personal Computing Reimbursement



• Commuting Expense Program



• Chartered Financial Analyst Program



• Backup Child Care - two slots available daily plus "Parents in a Pinch" in-home care

All applications for this position are accepted via email. My ePersona will keep you updated of your status by e-mail or phone.
Experience: Required Background/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems or related discipline



• 4+ years of experience as a dedicated Project Manager or Lead Systems Analyst, with 4+ years of prior experience in a related role as Business or Systems Analyst



• Experience in a matrix management organization



• Proficient in MS Project and MS Excel



• Experience with vendor-relationship management best practices



• Financial Services, Banking, or Investment Management background

Major Pluses to have

• Outsourcing and Vendor Management experience is a plus



• Exposure to the Back Office is a plus



• PMI PMP certification is a plus

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