Nov 29 2021
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Project Manager

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Project Manager

Leads teams of 6-15 associates on mid size projects. May occasionally act as track team lead for intermediate/large projects. Ensures timely and accurate completion of assigned duties and responsibilities of the team members to meet the project leadership expectations. Conducts and/or is the lead participant in managing project integration, scope, time, costs and quality and communicates the status, risk and issues associated with each to the correct level(s) within the project structure and the organization to ensure that the projects' outcomes are achieved as defined, within budget and on time.

SECTION TWO: JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads small teams in functional areas and those assigned during the duration of a project to ensure timely completion of project deliverables.
Conducts risk monitoring and controls during a project's duration to ensure ability to achieve expected outcomes, on time and on budget.
Prepares project documents: project plan, project charter, scope, and project schedules and obtains appropriate level of approval for each document for projects and/or sub teams assigned to ensure appropriate understanding of expectations among all involved organizational levels.
Develops project cost estimates and budgets for assigned projects and initiates cost control measures to ensure projects budgets are met.
Communicates project status to team and business owners throughout the duration of the assignment and post implementation to make certain all impacted stakeholders have an understanding of risks, issues and activities related to the project.
This associate will generally be responsible for leading projects with the following criteria:

Revenue or cost responsibility of between $250K and $2M per project; typically lasting approximately 1 year or less; and involve leading associates across multiple functional groups.
Moderately complex enterprise engineering, IT or business initiatives involving around 3-5 or more different departments within the functional areas
Project teams are 6-15 associates with stakeholdering to the Senior Director and occassionally the VP level;
Concurrently lead 2-3 mid size projects or is track lead for 1-2 intermediate/large projects.
SECTION THREE: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Undergraduate degree or comparable experience required.
Three or more years of project management experience required.
Two or more years of functional experience required.
One or more years of experience managing high risk and high profile enterprise projects through a complete project life cycle.
Demonstrate professional integrity.
Creates an environment that motivates, inspires and respects others.
Ability to build team cohesiveness to achieve results.
High organization and planning skills.
Ability to self-start and be versatile in a dynamic environment.
Excellent oral and written skills including the ability to present to large groups required.
SECTION FOUR: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Describe the preferred, non-mandatory skills and experience of an ideal candidate. These often are more qualitative than the minimum qualifications (e.g., demonstrated proficiency in persuasive communications, teaching background preferred).
Section 4
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred.
Two or more years of experience with Waterfall, Agile Scrum, and/or Kanban preferred.
Microsoft Project experience preferred.

Nov 24 2021
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Data Licensing Specialist Consultant

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Data Licensing Specialist Consultant

We recently launched Benchmark products which are licensed under an Information License Agreement (ILA) by Global Account Management. With an influx of customer demand for these products, the Data Licensing team, within Global Account Management, is expanding the team supporting Benchmark licensing and Account Management responsibilities.

The Data Licensing Specialist will provide support to Benchmark clients, licensing them for their use of Benchmark data and day to day support on Account Management responsibilities. In this role the Specialist works regularly with internal cross-functional teams and clients to deliver on business, technology and operations-related objectives.

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Provide 1st level support for all Benchmark data inquiries including licensing, routine client profile management and administration related to mergers & acquisitions, changes in billing instructions, contact changes, etc.
  • Support the Global Account Mgmt. team in processing any Benchmark data requests and licensing agreements.
  • Liaise with finance and accounting to help solve any customer invoice disputes related to Benchmark reporting.
  • Gather and provide feedback on Benchmark licensing use cases, policies and pricing.
  • Aid the regional Data Licensing Manager, onboarding and account maintenance of new customer requests.
  • Assist in ad-hoc projects and data cleanup.

Skills & Software Requirements:

  • Microsoft Office experience
  • Experience with Salesforce and Service Cloud preferred
  • 1-3 years of experience within the financial industry or within a customer service or account management role.
  • Ability to perform with quality and attention to detail.
  • Highly responsive and client-orientated with strong commitment to client service.
Nov 24 2021
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Quant Risk QA

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Quant Risk QA

Candidate will assist the Clearing Department on day-to-day activities in support of quant risk team. The Quantitative Risk Team in the Risk Management Department is responsible for developing, analyzing, and back-testing models for clearing initiatives.

Principal Accountabilities:

Daily responsibilities include code release testing, historical data validation, margin and stress testing model validation, and portfolio back-testing. The candidate must have the ability to efficiently, effectively, and independently conduct research, analyze problems, formulate and implement solutions, and produce high quality results on time.

Skills / Software Requirements:

  • Strong quantitative and analytical background.
  • Excellent programming, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Knowledge of financial markets.
  • Knowledge in advanced quantitative risk modeling and knowledge of statistical models in risk management preferred.
  • Knowledge in advanced derivatives modeling and knowledge of volatility models preferred.
  • Experience with programming languages such as C++/C#, R, VBA, and SQL is also required.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate the best practices in developing risk models like Historical VaR, Monte Carlo VaR, Multi-Factor Risk Models, Stressed VaR, Liquidity Risk models, etc.

Education:

  • Bachelor or Master’s in Computer Science, Financial Engineering, Financial Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline.
Nov 23 2021
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Security Architect

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Security Architect

Location: Chicago, IL

Duration: 6 months

Analyze user needs and requirements to plan system architecture supporting cybersecurity operations. Collaborate with system developers and users to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components. Define and document how the implementation of a new system or new interfaces between systems impacts the security posture of the current environment. Design system architecture or system components required to meet user needs. Document and address organization's information security, cybersecurity architecture, and systems security engineering requirements throughout the acquisition lifecycle. Employ secure configuration management processes. Ensure that acquired or developed system(s) and architecture(s) are consistent with organization's cybersecurity architecture guidelines. Evaluate current or emerging technologies to consider factors such as cost, security, compatibility, or usability. Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan. Plan system implementation to ensure that all systems components can be integrated and aligned (e.g., procedures, databases, policies, software, and hardware). Provide input to the Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation. Translate proposed technical solutions into technical specifications. Propose new technologies or procedures that could be used to advance the ability to detect and mitigate malicious activity. BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and 7+ years’ experience in the network security or information security fields.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participate in development and implementation of security architecture principles and standards. Drive adoption and compliance of these standards across development and infrastructure teams both inside of and under contract with.
• Serve as a core team member of the security architecture function developing functional and technical security requirements and seeing them through the project lifecycle.
• Provide security consulting including design, reviews and recommendations for various IT projects and initiatives.
• Provide hands-on engineering support for technologies owned and operated by the security organization.
• Design build and deploy security solutions supporting enablement of cloud application deployments.
• Research and monitor emerging security technologies, understand current industry and technology trends and opportunities, and assess their impact to the business.
• Conduct research to identify new attack vectors facing computing environment.
• Work with and influence business contacts in regards to technology controls, risk mitigation techniques related to application layer security.
• Provide engineering support in maturing and automating existing security processes.
• Develop and maintain applicable security architecture program metrics for continual measurement and improvement.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture to define and promote architecture processes, standards and patterns.
• Demonstrate a commitment to core values of safety, integrity, process improvement, and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to develop and maintain basic code in order to automate security processes.

Required Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience required
• 7+ years of experience in various security domains including security engineering.
• Technology Experience Preferred: Java and the J2EE Environment, strong UNIX administration skills, scripting and automation experience, strong understanding of cryptographic algorithms and principles, strong understanding of networking fundamentals, addressing, TCP/IP, protocol and network analysis.
• Subject matter expertise in web application security.
• Expert in application security and development processes.
• Possess an understanding of systens programming, graphical user interfaces and control languages.
• Technical domain knowledge in three or more areas of concentrated technical expertise.

Preferred Basic Qualifications:
• MBA or MS degree
• Ability to present to top management, corporate committees, and workgroups and to communicate information security and risk management concepts
• Demonstrated ability making operational decisions, monitoring progress and reporting results
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Nov 22 2021
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Client Services Analyst-NY

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Client Services Analyst-NY

As a member of our Client Services team, you will provide application and technical support for our global client base. The right candidate will be client focused, have great communication and organizational skills and be able to work independently to resolve client issues. Attention to detail, strong follow-through and a curious, problem solving disposition are essential for success. This is a demanding, fast-paced environment which requires both Holiday and weekend support on a rotational basis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with incident management for any Traiana-wide incident impacting our clients during above hours
  • Case management responsibilities include:
  • Response to initial case notification within a defined time frame
  • Providing regular updates to clients per SLA
  • Liaise with various internal groups (Product / Project Management, Development, Quality Assurance, IT, Managed Services, Compliance, Sales) in different regions to resolve client queries

Skills:

  • 1- 2 years of experience supporting web based financial applications including trade posting, reporting, and exception handling / troubleshooting
  • Hands on technical experience utilizing database tools, knowledge, and understanding of common transport protocols including MQ, Email, FTP and SMTP
  • Knowledge of trade life cycles with middle and back office experience
  • Proficiency using MS Office suite and Windows OS
  • Work experience in a technical/application support role

Knowledge:

  • BA/BS in Business, Finance, Economics or Computer Science preferred

Experience:

  • Experience in financial services operations, middle office, fintech, and/or client services required
  • Experience working with FIX, Swift, and other connectivity is preferred
  • Excellent communications skills and experience dealing with client representatives at various levels
  • Entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, and strong multi-tasking skills
  • Ability to work under pressure to resolve client issues including those which are novel to the team

Special Job Requirements:

This role will require the ability to work flexible hours / shifts:

  • Monday – Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm or 10:00am – 7:00pm

 

Nov 15 2021
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Accountant II

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Accountant II

Location: Chicago, IL

Duration: 3 months

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong knowledge of technical accounting / U.S. GAAP.
• Proven technical accounting research and understanding of current accounting issues.
• Strong PC literacy skills in a Windows environment with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Access and Word).
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively within cross-functional teams and resolve issues.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated success to independently resolve and/or develop recommendations for complex issues and problems.
• Ability to communicate issues of a complex nature in a clear, concise, and organized manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:
• Five (5) or more years of broad accounting experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure.
• Experience with SAP.

Nov 10 2021
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Developer Specialist-IL

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Developer Specialist-IL

Location: Chicago, IL

Duration: 6 months

Location: Chicago or Richardson

APPIAN SAIL Language Skills, APPIAN Process Model, Relational databases management systems, Oracle,

Job Purpose: This position is responsible for developing, integrating, testing, and maintaining existing and new applications; knowing one or more programming languages; knowing one or more development methodologies / delivery models.
Required Job Qualifications:
• Possess ability to manage workload, manage multiple priorities, and manage conflicts with customers/employees/managers, as applicable
• Experience in APPIAN Versions 16x / 17x / 18x
• Experience in APPIAN SAIL Language Skills
• Experience in APPIAN Process Model
• Relational databases management systems, data modeling, database design, and Structured Query Language (SQL), Oracle
• Sound Knowledge of Appian Architecture (Software and System Requirements, Appian Labs)
• Experience in Design, develop APPIAN Apps
• Knowledge of Best Practices in APPIAN
• Experience in application / product feature design
• Translate business requirements into APPIAN process model prototypes and solutions
• Experience in application / product feature design
• Solid fundamentals in languages such as Java and JavaScript, and integration technologies such as web services, ESB, JEE
• Application Servers – JBOSS, WebLogic, Web Servers
• Apache
• PL/SQL Preferred – Experience in service-oriented architecture (SOA)
• Experience in web technologies (HTML/XML/CSS/Java/PHP/Ruby/C)
• Experience in cloud computing technologies (SaaS / IaaS / PaaS)
• Experience in application configuration
• Experience working with Agile and Scrum methodologies
• System performance management
• Systems change / configuration management
• Business requirements management
• Problem solving /analytical thinking
• Creative thinking & ability to execute
• Self-starter with the ability to be self-reliant
• Bachelor's degree and 2 years Information Technology experience OR Technical Certification and/or College Courses and 4 year Information Technology experience OR 6 years Information Technology experience
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science or Information Technology
• JIRA Experience / knowledge
• APPIAN Cloud experience
• Healthcare and HIPPA Compliancy
• Appian BPM Certification, ACAD-2 preferred
• Experience in building frameworks (Reference Apps/Plugins/Servlets using Appian API)
• Sound Knowledge of Appian Architecture (Software and System Requirements, Appian Labs

Nov 09 2021
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PS Contract Analyst-IL

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PS Contract Analyst-IL
Responsibilities
• Provide day-to-day Procurement contract administration support
• Draft, prepare, review and redline contract documents in accordance with established company policies and procedures designed to minimize potential exposure while maximizing benefits.
• Direct supplier negotiations with third party suppliers for goods and services, negotiating contract terms and conditions (T&C) for complex agreements, master services agreements (MSA) and statements of work (SOW), in collaboration with Procurement category teams, HCSC business areas, Legal, Privacy, Information Security and other key partners
• Use critical thinking to process and organize facts, data and other information to define problems and develop effective solutions
• Understand and interpret basic legal and contractual concept and effectively communicate the importance and intent of all required terms and conditions to both internal and external stakeholders
• Exercise good judgment of selecting best contracting structure, methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Facilitate negotiations of contracts belonging to HCSC internal stakeholders (e.g. Information Security, Privacy Office, etc.)
• Act as the key point of contact and communication between Legal, Procurement leadership, and business teams as well as the vendor concerning status and resolution of escalated contract issues and disputes that cannot be independently resolved.
• Development, maintenance and enforcement of contract templates and supporting the overall contract administration function
• Research and resolve contract disputes and engage in issue resolution
• Serve as a subject matter expert in procurement and contracting to support category teams in a consultative fashion
• Partner with Procurement category teams in the development of RFP materials by providing recommending T&Cs or contractual documents for inclusion, ensuring problematic provisions are introduced to business leaders as key focal points of internal consideration when determining awards.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field or 8 years of equivalent experience
• 4-8 years of experience working in a contracts support environment with demonstrated procurement contract experience
• Proficient at reading, interpreting, drafting and negotiating contract terms and conditions
• Strong negotiating skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to effectively communicate complex information to others both verbally and in writing with the appropriate level of detail or summarization
• Advanced knowledge of strategic sourcing concepts and methodologies
• Work independently with minimal oversight
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word (redlines/track changes), PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications
• JD preferred
• Advanced degree and/or other related (contract or procurement) training or certification
• Advanced writing skills in drafting contract language
• Experience with Zycus and Oracle
• Understanding of healthcare industry and regulatory bodies

Nov 09 2021
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Project Manager

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Project Manager

Leads teams of 6-15 associates on mid size projects. May occasionally act as track team lead for intermediate/large projects. Ensures timely and accurate completion of assigned duties and responsibilities of the team members to meet the project leadership expectations. Conducts and/or is the lead participant in managing project integration, scope, time, costs and quality and communicates the status, risk and issues associated with each to the correct level(s) within the project structure and the organization to ensure that the projects' outcomes are achieved as defined, within budget and on time.

SECTION TWO: JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads small teams in functional areas and those assigned during the duration of a project to ensure timely completion of project deliverables.
Conducts risk monitoring and controls during a project's duration to ensure ability to achieve expected outcomes, on time and on budget.
Prepares project documents: project plan, project charter, scope, and project schedules and obtains appropriate level of approval for each document for projects and/or sub teams assigned to ensure appropriate understanding of expectations among all involved organizational levels.
Develops project cost estimates and budgets for assigned projects and initiates cost control measures to ensure projects budgets are met.
Communicates project status to team and business owners throughout the duration of the assignment and post implementation to make certain all impacted stakeholders have an understanding of risks, issues and activities related to the project.
This associate will generally be responsible for leading projects with the following criteria:

Revenue or cost responsibility of between $250K and $2M per project; typically lasting approximately 1 year or less; and involve leading associates across multiple functional groups.
Moderately complex enterprise engineering, IT or business initiatives involving around 3-5 or more different departments within the functional areas
Project teams are 6-15 associates with stakeholdering to the Senior Director and occassionally the VP level;
Concurrently lead 2-3 mid size projects or is track lead for 1-2 intermediate/large projects.
SECTION THREE: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Undergraduate degree or comparable experience required.
Three or more years of project management experience required.
Two or more years of functional experience required.
One or more years of experience managing high risk and high profile enterprise projects through a complete project life cycle.
Demonstrate professional integrity.
Creates an environment that motivates, inspires and respects others.
Ability to build team cohesiveness to achieve results.
High organization and planning skills.
Ability to self-start and be versatile in a dynamic environment.
Excellent oral and written skills including the ability to present to large groups required.
SECTION FOUR: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Describe the preferred, non-mandatory skills and experience of an ideal candidate. These often are more qualitative than the minimum qualifications (e.g., demonstrated proficiency in persuasive communications, teaching background preferred).
Section 4
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred.
Two or more years of experience with Waterfall, Agile Scrum, and/or Kanban preferred.
Microsoft Project experience preferred.

Nov 09 2021
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HR-Org Design Consultant-IL

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 HR-Org Design Consultant
This role is responsible for providing leadership to highly complex, strategic organizational design (OD) and organizational effectiveness (OE) initiatives and programs for divisions and subdivisions; partnering with large divisions and/or multiple divisions on large-scale organizational redesigns of key strategic significance to the organization; providing consultative oversight to assigned projects which requires partnering with senior leaders in large divisions/or multiple divisions to drive change; contributing significantly to the development, embedment and roll-out of OD and OE methodologies, tools and templates at an enterprise level; evaluating and diagnosing current states; identifying organizational change needs to enable transformation of strategy, structure, systems, and processes; developing future state approaches; facilitating implementation; supporting the execution of organizational effectiveness plans; providing feedback to measure the effectiveness of results; and leading, coaching and mentoring other OE team members. Job Requirements: * Masters degree with 5 years experience in change management and organizational design / transformation OR Bachelors degree with 8 years experience in change management and organizational design / transformation; * Experience leading cross-divisional, large-scale change management and organizational design / transformation initiatives; * Experience in program design, needs assessment, performance measurement and evaluation; * Project management skills and experience team, and consulting skills and experience working collaborative in a diverse work group; * Consultative skills and negotiation skills; * Verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills; * Analytical skills including methodologies and development of tools; * Leadership/management experience

Required: HR background, project management experience, process improvement

Preferred: org design background