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SAS/SQL DATA MINING GURUS WANTED FOR GLOBAL SECURITIES FIRM

Positions Open: 2 Type: Long Term Contract Assignment (very high chance of leading to permanent position). Rate: Project fee to be discussed if selected for interview process Interviews Begin: ASAP How to Apply: Read project description in its entirety and follow the instructions

If statistical analysis, data mining and business analysis are YOUR buzz words, read on. The Hired Guns is working with the marketing group of a top tier securities firm to hire up to two Data/Business Analysts. The day-to-day role for this position would require you to work on projects that typically involve data access, data manipulation, data analysis, synthesis and interpretation/presentation of business implications. If you're passionate about helping companies figure out where opportunities exist, who they should be targeting and why, you should apply for this position. If you live for data -- this gig's for you!

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Identifying opportunities to increase client profitability and improve client satisfaction by mining data from the firm's Marketing Database (which is made up of various internal databases).
• Employing various data mining techniques including: client profiling analysis, market segmentation and querying client centric data to gather relevant data for analysis.
• Interpreting strategic implications and results of data and business analyses.
• Summarizing findings and results into presentations for senior management.
• Supporting Senior Database Marketing and Client Analysis team members in various ad hoc projects and analyses.

• Masters Degree in Statistics, Applied Math, Economics or Computer Science and 1+ years work experience

• Undergraduate Degree and two to four years of business experience. Preferably quantitative in nature (statistics, applied mathematics, economics, finance, computer science, etc.)

• Strong competency using SAS and SQL to gather and use data from relational databases.
• High level of proficiency using tools such as Microsoft Excel and Access to pull and integrate data from multiple sources.
• Knowledge of Oracle and Sybase a plus. (Note: programming not required.)
• Excellent academic performance
• Direct Marketing experience a plus.
• Must have an inquisitive nature.
• Must be project oriented and be able to meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of the securities industry a plus.
• Financial reporting experience a plus.
• Excellent references from managers who can discuss your capabilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Please be sure that you meet the qualifications listed above before responding.
2. Next, in the body of an email, please send us a cover letter that outlines what types of database work you have done and what programs you have used.
3. Please attach a copy of your resume and your cover letter to the email (we generally forward this on to the client)
4. Please email all cover letters and emails to the Big Gun, Tara Lynch at: tlynch@thehiredguns.com