Robert Half Technology is looking for a Business analyst in Down-town Chicago. The ideal candidate for this position should have 4+ years experience leading to successful demonstration of competencies. Investment industry experience preferred. Experience with PORTIA (Ideally with v 9.0) , PORTIA analysis, configuration and data management, implementation experience at multiple investment managers ;multiple accounting conversions; fixed income securities; documentation and process definition is required for this position. This position requires broad knowledge of IT, including experience in change management, business systems analysis; solid technology background, including an understanding of technology-governance frameworks, and applications used in financial services; effectively build strategic relationships with a broad group of stakeholders in order to foster trust and influence key decisions; exceptional communication skills, written and oral, with demonstrated ability to create free-flowing information environment; strategic thinker; processes information through a strategic lens and applies tenants of systems thinking to issues/assignments; utilizes and exhibits systematic thinking; get results by using systems and processes; able to move shift back and forth between facts/details and conceptual frameworks ;strong business performance management skills; ability to deploy and manage (use data to systematically monitor the progress of work against schedules, budgets and quality standards) resources, to achieve/exceed objectives in dynamic operating environment.; strong business quantitative and qualitative analysis skills; ability to take large volumes of complex information and present it in a clear and concise manner to senior management; ability to use data and a coherent problem solving methodology in decision making and impact assessment.; effectively adapts to change; comfortable with complexity, ambiguity and change; models the behaviors and coaches others to embrace change.; seeks input, drives for consensus and obtains closure; excellent collaboration and team building skills; capability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and make decisions in a timely manner sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure.; effective mediation skills to facilitate a constructive approach to dealing with conflict. Ability to address difficult issues and guide others toward the accomplishment of identified, meaningful goals. ; results-oriented and delivery-focused; achieves results under difficult conditions and demonstrates balanced judgment under pressure; sets high performance for self.; pragmatic and persistent, with an orientation towards urgency and driving to results.; ability to overcome resistance and earn the respect of the key stakeholders to be successful.; challenge and influence organizational/cultural norms and accepted thinking to improve effectiveness.; ability to work in a matrix organization, partnering with resources to achieve results through others. Bachelors Degree. Post graduate work, such as project management certification, financial certification, or master’S degree is preferred for this position.



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Experience: Experience with PORTIA (Ideally with v 9.0) , PORTIA analysis, configuration and data management, implementation experience at multiple investment managers ;multiple accounting conversions; fixed income securities; documentation and process definition is required for this position.

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