BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST $100k - $170k

HEDGE FUND SEEKSBUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST$$$  GENEROUS COMPENSATION $$$THE BUSINESS ANALYST DOCUMENTS NEW PROCESSES AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FROM BUSINESS USERS IN THE ACCOUNTING, OPERATIONS, AND COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENTS.  PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS INCLUDING AD HOC REPORTING, BUSINESS PROCESS ANALYSIS AND MANAGING THE RELATIONSHIP WITH A VENDOR. THE BA ALSO SUPPORTS THE TECHNICAL TEAM BY PROVIDING BUSINESS PROCESS REQUIREMENTS, DOCUMENTING ENHANCEMENTS, PROVIDING COST ANALYSIS, PERFORMING QUALITY CONTROL TESTING AND ACTING AS PROJECT MANAGER.  LEAD INITIATIVES INVOLVING BUSINESS PROCESS REENGINEERING AND WORKFLOW EFFECTIVENESS.THIS IS A FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENT THAT REQUIRES PEOPLE WHO CAN THINK ON THEIR FEET, GENERATE CREATIVE SOLUTIONS AND TURN SOLUTIONS AROUND QUICKLY.  REQUIREMENTS:  BS IN ACCOUNTING OR FINANCE,  MS PREFERRED; TWO YEARS OF BUY-SIDE ACCOUNTING WITH PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE OF GENERAL LEDGER/FUND ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVE/FIXED INCOME PRODUCTS; ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE WITH A MULTI-CURRENCY GL OR HEDGE FUND ACCOUNTING SYSTEM; UNDERSTANDING OF PRICING MODELS, YIELD CALCULATIONS, AND SCENARIO ANALYSIS FOR FIXED INCOME, CREDIT AND BANK DEBT INVESTMENTS; PROJECT MANAGEMENT; A PMP CANDIDATE OR CERTIFIED INDIVIDUAL WILL HAVE A STRONG ADVANTAGE IN THIS ROLE.  MUST BE PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS ARE VERY IMPORTANT.  The position is a 3 month contractor-right-to-hire.  Bill rate will be commensurate with successful candidates' skills and experience.  EMAIL YOUR RESUME AS A WORD ATTACHMENT TO: sgilman@cisny.com