Posted August 23, 2010

Executive Director of the Sinking Fund Commission

Agency:   City of Philadelphia, Office of the City Treasurer
Salary:     Salary range estimated at $70,000-$76,000 commensurate with experience
Type:       Exempt, Full time position; must establish residency in the City of
Philadelphia within 6 months of appointment
Deadline: Open until further notice
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The City of Philadelphia (the City) is seeking a new Executive Director of the Sinking Fund Commission. The Executive Director of the Sinking Fund Commission is responsible for the City’s debt service budgeting, payment and administration, as well as financial analysis. This position reports directly to the City Treasurer.

In addition, the Executive Director of the Sinking Fund Commission serves as the chief
administrative officer of the Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) pension plan investment function and for this function, reports to the board of trustees for the pension plan.

The Office of the City Treasurer is responsible for new bond issuances and the management of $7 billion of outstanding debt; including debt issued for the General Fund, Water Department, Aviation Department, and Philadelphia Gas Works. In addition, the Office of the City Treasurer is responsible for investing City operating and bond funds as well as managing the City’s depository bank accounts.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience in the private or public sector, preferably in municipal finance.
• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and handle multiple tasks in a tight timeframe.

Please forward your resume to the following by e-mail only (no copies by postal mail):
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Posted August 3, 2010

MELVIN & COMPANY   111 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 2110 Chicago, IL 60604

Equity Sales Trader

We are an aggressive boutique investment banking and institutional brokerage firm, based in Chicago, implementing plans to expand our equities desk.  We are looking for experienced candidates (with a book of business) with a strong history of producing in the institutional marketplace.  The firm is growing and expanding into additional service areas, and there exists a unique opportunity for someone to be enriched professionally and personally.

We are currently recruiting for the position of Equity Sales Trader.


Requirements:

• Organized and ethical
• 10 Years experience as a trader in domestic and ideally, international equities along with the corresponding product and market knowledge.
• Series 7 and Series 55 licenses required.
• BA/BS required, MBA and/or CFA a plus.
• Candidate will have familiarity with financial markets, strong computer proficiency, highly developed organizational, communication and analytical skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must adhere to a disciplined approach, and be able to work independently in a team environment.
• Understanding of electronic trading systems (i.e. dark pools, light pools), transaction cost analysis systems, and the application of quantitative models to trading (i.e. ITG Triton, Bloomberg and OAYSYS, Mixit).

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and 401k.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Salary - Competitive


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Posted July 30, 2010

IVR/CTI Platform and Analytics Manager
Hiring Manager – Krysten Nguyen
Location – San Francisco
Target Base Salary - $120 - $140K  with Bonus

Wells Fargo Advisors, a division of Wells Fargo, offers a nationwide network of full-service retail brokerage offices, e-commerce and discount brokerage services, and fully-disclosed clearing services.
Direct Financial Solutions (DFS) with Wells Fargo Advisors is responsible for remote sales and servicing of Investment and Retirement client solutions. Its centralized teams provide alternative (non-face-to-face) access for investment clients, fulfilling the Wells Fargo vision for anytime, anywhere access to information.  DFS supports all sales channels within Wells Fargo Advisors, as well as Wealth and Retirement, making it easier for clients and Financial Advisors to do business via phone, email and the Internet.  
As part of the DFS business team, this position will have the primary responsibility for driving the strategic roadmap and business requirements for a best in class automated phone channel and telecom for DFS.  This position will manage directly and indirectly a cross-functional team responsible for the strategy, user experience and implementation of the Interactive Voice Response system (IVR) and telecom functions that will positively impact the caller's experience and the agent’s productivity.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Partner with business and technology representatives at all levels to assess, initiate, refine and drive appropriate IVR and telecom technology solutions.
• Develop strategic plan to meet existing business and product goals, and translate goals from business into functional strategies and product ideas.
• Manage the entire IVR product life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.  Interact with vendors and internal groups including technology, legal, compliance, product management, and operations as part of support activities and new project implementations.
• Maintain in-depth understanding and continuously monitor competitor landscape and industry trends.  Partner with in-house reporting department to develop metrics, interpret results, and originate and present recommendations to business leaders.
• Ensure applicable business requirements and functional requirements are defined and gain approval from business and department leaders.
• Identify and lead resolution of problem processes in a timely fashion to negate or minimize business impact.
• Work closely with project managers, development teams, quality assurance, and other teams to define comprehensive project plans.
• Lead hands-on user acceptance testing and validation of business requirements and system functionality.
• Report daily, weekly, and monthly status on the performance of the IVR applications to senior management.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ yrs in product management and  VUI design, development, project management and support of IVR applications
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of integrated, global call center technologies to support IVR, CRM, CTI integration and skills-based routing in a VoIP environment
• Proven experience integrating IVR with various back-end systems, databases, telephony interfaces and CTI environments
• Experience with speech enabled IVR solution
• 5+ years demonstrated successful experience  leading and managing teams
• Superior analytical, interpersonal, communication (written, verbal, and technical), presentation, negotiation and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with complex call routing workflow design, documenting and testing is desired.
• Brokerage industry knowledge preferred.
• Undergraduate degree strongly preferred.

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Posted July 30, 2010

Product Management Manager 3, FSG
Hiring Manager, David Hopkins

Functional Title: Director of Service and Execution-FSG.
Wells Fargo Advisors headquartered in St. Louis, MO offers a nationwide network of full-service retail brokerage offices, e-commerce and discount brokerage services, and fully-disclosed clearing services.

Lead efforts across Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Services Group (FSG) to drive excellence in execution and service.  FSG is a division within Wells Fargo Advisors comprising product support, research and advice, trading desks, financial planning, client-direct channels (internet/phone), banking services and Financial Advisor workstation.  This position will lead process improvement diagnostics and implementation projects.  Lead the Service Excellence efforts in FSG. 

Initially the primary focus of this position will be to:

• Establish and lead the Voice-of-the-Customer Initiative in FSG.
• Develop and manage regular Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting at the consolidated FSG level. Coordinate KPI development and reporting across FSG operating units.
• Coordinate efforts across FSG to access offshore resources to supplement operational teams.
• Maintain execution timetable reporting.
• Coordinate and project- manage Product Simplification efforts.
• Primary nexus point in FSG regarding Service and Execution.

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years product development and management experience and 6+ years management experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years project management experience leading multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Experience providing strategic direction and collaborating with multiple cross-business functions.
• Experience with process and project implementations and improvements including experience leading a major change effort or redesign project.
• Proven strong relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to engage and influence others in all levels of organization toward common business objectives
• Demonstrated problem solving and negotiation skills, excellent business and financial acumen.
• Detail oriented with solid analytical skills and ability to synthesize data

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience in retail brokerage operations and products.
• Consulting experience preferred

 

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Posted July 13, 2010

Position Title:    Director of FA Productivity /Practice Management

Company: Wells Fargo

Requisition No.: 3390159
Hiring Manager:    D. Kowach
Location: St. Louis, MO

The Director of FA Productivity /Practice Management will lead a team dedicated to growing FA productivity and driving the adoption of best practices utilized by our most successful FAs.


Responsibilities

• This team is responsible for the design, development and implementation of these practices through FA coaching, practice management and experienced FA development programs.
• These programs provide FAs with a better understanding of how to operate their practices, incorporate peer best practices, focuses on the adoption of the firms’ Best Practices Business Model and strategic initiatives that will increase client loyalty and FA productivity.
• The team will primarily focus on activities that drive and motivate FA and manager behavior and performance.
• Projects will include:  the psychology of FA performance, improving practice management process, driving cross-sell, coaching and training and leveraging data, technology and tools to drive better performance.

Basic Qualifications

• 10 + years in retail brokerage or financial services sales or sales management experience, or training or consulting background
• Demonstrated leadership and team member management skills
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated written communication skills
• Demonstrated coaching, and motivational skills
• Strong understanding of FA /branch life preferred
• Ability to multi task and manage to defined deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Licenses – Series 7, 8, 9/10, 63, 65 preferred

Interested parties should contact:
Sandra Fernandes at (314) 955-3623, or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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Posted July 7, 2010

Risk Relationship Manager, St. Louis, MO

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a diversified financial services company providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and consumer finance to consumer, business and institutional customers through over 11,000 stores, 12,359 ATMs, the internet, and other distribution channels across North America and internationally. We’re headquartered in San Francisco, but we’re decentralized so every local Wells Fargo store or office is a headquarters for satisfying all our customers’ financial needs and helping them to succeed financially. Wells Fargo has $1.3 trillion in assets and 281,000 team members across our 80+ businesses.
Wells Fargo Advisors is the nation’s third-largest brokerage business with approximately 15,550 full-service financial advisors in about 5,500 locations nationwide and in Latin America and 6,100 licensed bankers in retail Wells Fargo and Wachovia stores. The brokerage company administers $985.5 billion in client assets, including $158.8 billion in managed account assets, and has $72.6 billion in deposits. The group serves clients’ advisory, brokerage and financial needs, including investment management, portfolio monitoring and estate planning.

Title: Risk Relationship Manager, Private Client Group           
Reports to: Director of Supervision
Location: St. Louis, MO

The Position:
The Risk Relationship Manager has management, leadership and strategic responsibilities for a unit of Supervision Managers and supervisory principals/reviewers.  The Risk Relationship Manager and team will conduct enhanced reviews, detect patterns and escalate to branch management issues involving high risk transactions involving firm products, programs, services, investment strategies and foreign business.  The team may also provide remote sales supervision support for designated branches and/or regions for the PCG and other channels.  The position may also manage the supervisory process for producing managers.  The units support will focus on conducting ongoing monitoring to ensure branch conformity with internal policies, applicable laws and regulations.  The position requires working closely with the channel, region, and branch staff on compliance/supervision policies, practices and resolution of issues.

The Risk Relationship Manager responsibilities will include:

• Hiring and training of Supervision Managers and supervisory principals/reviewers;
• Coordinating proper staffing and coverage; implementing and monitoring policies and procedures for unit;
• Providing regular reporting to branches, regions and channels;
• Serving as point person for compliance supervisory issues;
• Monitoring sales review activities using various technological tools and reports and ensuring that the activity is in compliance with all regulatory and firm policies;
• Assisting channel, regional and branches in resolution of sales activity issues where appropriate;
• Escalating issues to the appropriate senior management level for resolution;
• Conducting orientation program on responsibilities for new branch managers and support managers where appropriate;
• Implementing department, firm and risk strategic initiatives; ensuring unit policies & procedures,  roles & responsibilities,  intranet forms & content and reports are regularly updated;
• Meeting regularly with risk and business partners to ensure reconciliation between policies and procedures and unit practice;
• Completing other duties as assigned by the Director of Supervision.

Basic Requirements

• 7 years experience in compliance, operations or branch office sales supervision within the retail brokerage industry

Minimum Requirements

• 1  year experience successfully managing compliance, operational or sales supervision teams
• 2 years experience in negotiation and  conflict management within the sales supervision/ compliance/operations environment
• 4 years successfully building direct partnerships with leaders at all levels within field and home offices.
• 4 years successful supervisory experience involving all major retail brokerage product offering categories such as equities, bonds, annuities, advisory and investment planning.

Preferred  Requirements

• 1 Year successful experience in project management or in project contribution role
• Series 3, 7, 9/10, 63, 65 and insurance licenses or the ability to obtain certain registrations within 6 to 9 months
• Advanced computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office products, supervision software and transaction-oriented Advisor software (ie Smartstation or its equivalent)
• Experience in generating and developing ad hoc reports
• Ability to travel 20-30 percent within the retail branch network

Interested parties should contact: David Brigham at (804) 576-6152, or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Posted July 6, 2010 
Non Producing Complex Manager, Reno, NV

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a diversified financial services company providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and consumer finance to consumer, business and institutional customers through over 11,000 stores, 12,359 ATMs, the internet, and other distribution channels across North America and internationally. We’re headquartered in San Francisco, but we’re decentralized so every local Wells Fargo store or office is a headquarters for satisfying all our customers’ financial needs and helping them to succeed financially. Wells Fargo has $1.3 trillion in assets and 281,000 team members across our 80+ businesses.

 

Wells Fargo Advisors is the nation’s third-largest brokerage business with approximately 15,550 full-service financial advisors in about 5,500 locations nationwide and in Latin America and 6,100 licensed bankers in retail Wells Fargo and Wachovia stores. The brokerage company administers $985.5 billion in client assets, including $158.8 billion in managed account assets, and has $72.6 billion in deposits. The group serves clients’ advisory, brokerage and financial needs, including investment management, portfolio monitoring and estate planning.

Title: Non Producing Complex Manager            
Reports to: Regional President, PacNorth Region
Location: Reno, NV

The Position:
Responsible for four Private Client Group branch locations, including Profit Formula offices, the non producing complex manager is the direct supervisor for all Branch Managers/Branch Supervisors in the complex. They must possess comprehensive understanding of firm policies and procedures, brokerage operations principles and governing bodies’ rules and regulations. The Complex Manager is responsible for recruiting, productivity and leadership, managing the profit and loss statement, developing the business plan, and growing the Complex.  They will also act as the Branch Manager for the primary office in the Complex.  In their role as Branch Manager, they will be responsible for ensuring all compliance and regulatory requirements are being met on a day to day basis. They will oversee the administration and operations in the primary office and handle escalated issues from other offices in the Complex. They are responsible for promoting the firm’s image within the local community.

Basic Job Qualifications:

• 5 years experience in the full service retail brokerage industry

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• 5  years experience in branch management (or equivalent leadership experience)
• 5 years experience successfully recruiting Financial Advisors with transferable books of business
• 5 years experience successfully growing revenues in a branch or complex through increased Financial Advisor Productivity, consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Series 7, 9, 10 and 65 licenses (or their equivalents), as well as any other license necessary to support branch business mix
• Demonstrated success in Running and Protecting branches as shown in Audit/Compliance history
• 2 years successfully managing branch/complex profit and loss of $15million or greater; or equivalent experience

Interested parties should contact: David Brigham at (804) 576-6152, or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Posted: May 3, 2010

Maryland State Retirement Agency Seeks

To Add Four Senior Investment Analysts

Investment Division Will Expand 25% with New Hires

Baltimore, MD (April 21, 2010) — The Maryland State Retirement Agency has begun a search to fill four Senior Investment Analyst positions within its Investment Division.  These positions will work as part of a team that ensures prudent investment of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System’s $35 billion in assets.

"The Investment Division manages a global portfolio with significant commitments in private equity, absolute return, real estate, real return and credit strategies, as well as public equities and traditional fixed income,” said Mansco Perry III, Chief Investment Officer of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System.  “This is a good opportunity for experienced investment professionals who would like to play an active role in shaping and strengthening the Retirement System’s portfolio."

With support from the System's investment consultants, the Investment Division recommends asset allocation, provides oversight of external managers and implements initiatives of the System’s Board of Trustees.

More information about the Investment Analyst positions with the Maryland State Retirement Agency is available at:  http://www.sra.state.md.us/Agency/Jobs/Administrator_VII-Investment-Multiple_Positions.pdf

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Posted: April 20, 2010

Equity Analyst – Information Technology Sector (North Carolina)

This position reports to the Chief Investment Officer. The position will be responsible for multiple products (ie. Large Cap and Mid Cap Products).  The candidate will be responsible for his/her respective sector and serve as a back up an additional sector(s) based on appropriate experiences.

The firm specializes in providing an array of institutional products to its clients and is located in North Carolina.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Equity  Research: Conduct research for suitable companies within the assigned sector by utilizing third party research, use of firm research products, valuation models.   Analyst is responsible preparing investment report and analyst to Portfolio Manager and investment team discussing suitability, valuation results, price targets and outlook. Seeking acceptance for the appropriate portfolio inclusion.


QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree required, and MBA and/or Chartered Financial Analyst are preferred.
• The candidate have served as analyst for over 10 years and at least five years  of specific sector experience.
• At least ten years of institutional  investment experience.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• •Strong team player.
• Knowledge, but not required, with the following financial software programs:
• Baseline, Bloomberg,  Thomson One
• Finally, and most importantly, the candidate will have the highest standards of personal and professional ethics and integrity.

To apply please submit your resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please be advised you must have 10 years of investment research experience to be considered.

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Posted 5/26/2010

The SEC has the following Senior Officer positions open.  Salaries range from $150,372.00 - 226,160.00.


Maya Samms
Chief Recruiter
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

www.sec.gov/jobs

Chief Litigation Counsel (DC or NY) - Closing June 11

USAJobs # 10-350361, http://tinyurl.com/28df8vr


The purpose of the position is the direct supervision of the Trial Unit of the Division of Enforcement, including conducting, supervising, coordinating and evaluating for quality control the enforcement proceedings (U.S. District court litigation and administrative proceedings) instituted and tried by the Headquarters and regional offices of the Commission.  The Chief Litigation Counsel:

-    Provides expert advice and guidance on the most challenging agency issues or problem areas. Represents the agency on inter-agency councils and/or government-industry teams.

-    Develops, or supervises the development of programs, strategies and legal theories to address emerging securities enforcement issues. In such cases, the Commission's effort is to develop case law that supports effective enforcement of the Federal Securities laws.  

-    Supervises and directs the Division of Enforcement's litigation program conducted by attorneys in the Headquarters' trial unit or by attorneys in the enforcement branches.  Advises the Director and/or the Commission with regard to enforcement strategy as to particularly important and sensitive cases. Gives similar advice to Regional Directors and their senior trial attorneys.  Contacts, advises, and collaborates with high-ranking officials, such as agency heads, top congressional staff officials, state executives, legislative leaders, and/or executives of comparable private sector organizations.

-    Plans and manages broad, emerging, and/or critical agency programs or operations. Program-related activities include program strategic planning, capital planning and investment control, workforce planning, and resource management. Reviews and evaluates organizational activities and advises senior management regarding the accomplishments and evaluation of program goals.

Chief Learning Officer (DC) - Closing June 8

USAJobs #  10-351761-DA  (Attorney), http://tinyurl.com/3383ftb

USAJobs # 10-351678-DA (Non-Attorney, Public) - http://tinyurl.com/27ssel4

USAJobs # 10-351743-DA (Non-Attorney, Status Candidates) - http://tinyurl.com/34g4hhb

The Chief Learning/Knowledge Officer (CLO) of the Securities and Exchange Commission is responsible for the management of SEC University and coordination of all SEC education investments providing executive leadership, policy direction, functional management, and successful coordination of Agency-wide training and development program and activities.  

The CLO is responsible for ensuring that SEC's learning and development programs and investments are linked directly to the Agency's strategic goals by managing and implementing synergies among learning and development programs, SEC University and mission Division technical training units to meet the critical training goals of the Agency. These strategic plans/goals include assessing Agency-wide knowledge gaps technical and management competencies, developing strategies to close knowledge gaps, creating external partnerships designed to ensure leading edge training and development programs, and managing technology to deliver learning and knowledge programs across the Agency to ensure investment in employee knowledge development are optimally managed.

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Posted May 24, 2010

Senior Municipal Underwriter

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a diversified financial services company providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and consumer finance to consumer, business and institutional customers through over 11,000 stores, 12,359 ATMs, the internet, and other distribution channels across North America and internationally. We’re headquartered in San Francisco, but we’re decentralized so every local Wells Fargo store or office is a headquarters for satisfying all our customers’ financial needs and helping them succeed financially. Wells Fargo has $1.3 trillion in assets and 281,000 team members across our 80+ businesses. We ranked fourth in assets and first in market value of our stock among our peers as of December 31, 2008.

Our broad range of business lines makes us much more than a bank. We're a diversified financial services company which helps us weather downturns that inevitably affect any one segment of our industry.  Our vision is to satisfy all our customers’ financial needs, help them succeed financially, be the premier provider of financial services in every one of our markets, and be known as one of America’s great companies.

Wells Fargo operates of one of the leading wealth management, brokerage and retirement providers in the U.S., which focuses on providing solutions that meet clients’ unique needs. Services include comprehensive planning and advice, investment management, brokerage, private banking, estate planning strategies, trust, insurance and retirement.

Wells Fargo Advisors is the nation’s third-largest brokerage business with approximately 15,550 full-service financial advisors in about 5,500 locations nationwide and in Latin America and 6,100 licensed bankers in retail Wells Fargo and Wachovia stores. The brokerage company administers $985.5 billion in client assets, including $158.8 billion in managed account assets, and has $72.6 billion in deposits. The group serves clients’ advisory, brokerage and financial needs, including investment management, portfolio monitoring and estate planning.


Title: Senior Municipal Underwriter for Wells Fargo Advisors            
Reports to: Senior Vice President, Mandatory Trade Desk Manager
Location: St. Louis, Missouri

The Position:

This is a Senior Municipal Underwriting position within Wells Fargo Advisors located in St. Louis, MO. The primary function of this position is to use the Firms capital to purchase competitive municipal issues on a national basis with par amounts up to $25 million and distribute those securities through the retail and middle markets sales channels. In addition to the primary duties the Senior Underwriter will:

• Manage syndicate balances and work closely with other municipal underwriters and traders internally and externally.
• Explore and expand underwriting opportunities with the Securities Investment Group of Wells Fargo Securities.
• Be responsible for adhering to all regulatory and Firm requirements as they relate to municipal underwriting.
• Partner with other members of the municipal trading and underwriting department to maintain the Firms values as it pertains to municipal underwriting and the overall satisfaction of the retail financial advisors.
• Manage a small team responsible for municipal underwriting and related functions.

The Candidate:

• Minimum of 10 years experience with municipal fixed income securities with an emphasis on underwriting, both competitive and negotiated issues.
• Current Series 7 and 63 are required.  Series 24 is also required but may be obtained within 6 months of hire date.
• Minimum 3 years of successful functional management experience with proven experience developing and mentoring team members.
• Undergraduate degree required with emphasis in finance and/or economics preferred.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Retail brokerage experience is preferred.

Interested parties should contact: Sandra Fernandes at (314) 955-3623, or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Posted May 19, 2010

 

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD)
Chief Financial Officer
Position Announcement

Background and Experience Required
This position represents an exciting opportunity for an experienced financial manager to rejuvenate CSMD's financial systems. The successful candidate will do whatever it takes to ensure results and will be committed to measuring and achieving them.  The ideal candidate will have:

• Ten years of progressively responsible financial experience in a corporate or public sector environment, directing the financial operations of a major enterprise with exacting standards and high-stakes outcomes; a proven track record of managing continuous improvement,
• A sense of urgency and optimism around instituting the change agenda and a defined sense of how sound financial management will contribute to the overall success of the transformation process,
• Exceptional fiscal skills and resource-generation skills, including the ability to contribute long-term district financial planning, participate in complex bidding processes and facilitate the flow of sponsorship dollars into the District,
• Aptitude for managing a multitude of daily administrative details without losing sight of larger strategic goals; a passionate commitment to quality and a drive to proactively avert problems and improve systems; willingness to work long hours and the resourcefulness to accomplish great things within a limited budget.
• Outstanding negotiation and trouble-shooting skills, with ability to address contractual and compliance issues, based on their financial impact,
• Enthusiasm for both the creation and hands-on management of effective financial processes,
• Flexibility, resilience, tenacity and sound judgment; high personal and professional standards, and a reputation for honesty, integrity and fiscal responsibility.

Credentials

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Organizational Development or related field, Must hold a valid Treasurer's Certificate.
• One or more accounting certifications, including but not limited to CPA or CFA certification, and any additional certification as required by State of Ohio and District laws and policies.
• Track record of operating successfully in a demanding administrative situation in which seamless financial procedures were the benchmark for success.

Inquiries, referrals and résumés may be sent in complete confidence to Jenny Gelber, Ed.D. at
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The primary goal of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District is to become a premier school district in the United States of America.

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Posted May 19, 2010

Portfolio Manager, Plans
Allstate Insurance Company
Northbrook, IL

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POSITION TITLE: Portfolio Manager - Portfolio Management Group
Allstate Investments

REPORTING TO: Senior Portfolio Manager
Allstate Investments

Allstate Insurance Company seeks a Portfolio Manager for our Investments team in Northbrook, IL office.

The Portfolio Manager will assist in the management of all portfolios related to the property-casualty insurance side of Allstate's business, which totals over $30 billion. The assets managed under this position are comprised of taxable fixed income, tax-exempt municipal securities, real estate, hedge funds, and equities. This role will have the responsibility of utilizing and directing the research to develop strategies that are customized to optimize the risk and return performance for the related stakeholders. This position has the responsibility, in collaboration with the Senior Portfolio Manager, of directing the trading and asset allocation decisions with this portfolio.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE has 7+ years of portfolio research and/or portfolio management experience. Fixed income, real estate, and equity market knowledge and some experience in fixed income trading are highly desired. Knowledge of, or prior experience working in, property and casualty insurance is a plus.

Bachelor's Degree required.  MBA and CFA highly preferred.  The successful candidate will be a change leader and manager and must also have personal and professional attributes which are consistent with the Company's stated values.

A COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE will be provided, including an attractive base salary, an annual target bonus opportunity, and participation in a stock option program based on the company's and the individual's performance.

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer.  Widely known through its "You're In Good Hands With Allstate" slogan, Allstate provides insurance products to more than 14 million households.  Allstate Investments, LLC manages over $100 Billion of assets across portfolios for three major clients for Allstate to meet their investment objectives. For additional information about Allstate Investments, LLC visit our website at www.AllstateInvestments.com.

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Posted May 4, 2010

Equity and Fixed Income Broker Dealer is seeking Institutional sales traders for our trading desk. The candidate will be responsible for the creation and servicing of day-to-day sales and trading for Institutional accounts.

The Institutional Sales person will be responsible for selling the firm’s broker dealer services to Institutional accounts. They will be responsible for aggressively growing revenues through the development and implementation of successful sales strategies. Successful execution of this position will build long-term, profitable relationships with clients. The successful candidate is a seasoned sales professional who has a proven track record of outstanding sales growth.
Required Skills and Experience
• Extensive experience in the Broker Dealer industry is required.
• An existing client base is required.
• Demonstrated positive leadership based on open communication, fact based decision making, team based management and strategically oriented growth is highly valued.
• The ability to be proactive and thrive in a very entrepreneurial environment is required.
• Flexible, positive, can do attitude.
• Excellent organizational, management, financial and sales abilities coupled with broad practical experience are required for this challenging job.
• Active Series 7, 63
Responsibilities
• Initiating and cultivating relationships with institutional investors.
• Ability to effectively deliver research.
• Growing institutional revenues.
• Successfully servicing client relationships.

Please submit resumes to:
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City of Philadelphia Board of Pensions and Retirement
Investment Division
Investment Officer – Hedge Funds/Public Equities

The City of Philadelphia Board of Pensions and Retirement, with assets in excess of $3.8 billion, is seeking an Investment Officer – Hedge Funds/Public Equities. This position will have responsibilities within some or all of the following asset classes/strategies: Hedge Funds, Public Equities, and Portable Alpha. The Investment Officer will report directly to the Chief Investment Officer and work closely with a nine-member Board of Trustees.

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National Futures Association

 

NFA has several positions open (see attached job descriptions) and I was hoping you could post the positions on your website or send your Members an email.  We do have locations in Chicago and New York. 

Kimberly Williams
HR Business Partner
National Futures Association
300 S. Riverside
Chicago, IL 60606
312 781-1433
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BNY MELLON 2010 SUMMER INTERSHIP

U.S. and EMEA Employees

BNY Mellon is pleased to announce the 2010 Summer Internship Program, which offers a great opportunity for our company to reach out to talented college and university students in the U.S. and EMEA and for students to learn more about BNY Mellon. This program, which encompasses all business sectors and shared services groups across U.S.-  and EMEA-based locations, is accepting students' expressions of interest in employment for the Internship Program.

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BNY MELLON ASSET MANAGEMENT

Location: New York, NY        
Title: Compliance Manager III  Job Number #: 1000841

Manages compliance efforts for the Company as they relate to complex regulatory and policy requirements, program and project development. Analyzes existing and proposed legislation, regulatory announcements, and industry practices, and helps businesses develop and implement procedures to meet these requirements. Manages control process validation to ensure compliance with laws, rules and regulations. Partners with business unit managers to respond to reports issued by regulatory agencies or audit. May manage small team of Compliance Analysts. Will maintain contact with regulators, government officials, and senior Business Unit managers.

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WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Senior Research Analyst / Portfolio Manager

Due to our continued growth, we are currently seeking an additional research analyst / portfolio manager to be part of a team responsible for finding, evaluating, and monitoring investment opportunities including hedge fund, fixed income, equity and alternative asset class managers. Applicants must possess superior financial and analytical skills, relentless intellectual curiosity and possess a drive to excel at the highest level. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for rapid advancement in our growing firm.

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FRANKLIN COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NUMBER: 2010-01-12
DATE AND TIME OF PROPOSAL OPENING: March 3, 2010 at 2:00 pm
PROJECT NAME: Investment Banking Underwriting Services

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners Office of Management and Budget is seeking proposals from qualified firms for the purpose of providing Investment Banking Services. The contract will be effective for a period of one year after award of the contract.

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Product Specialist
New York Life Investment Management – MainStay Investments
Product Management Department

We currently have a position open for a Product Specialist primarily responsible for supporting the MainStay mutual fund and separately managed account (SMA) businesses.  With an increasing presence on key platforms, MainStay Investments is a dynamic, growing organization recognized for its multi-boutique investment management and proven wealth building tools, and we proudly stand on a track record of accountability, integrity, and commitment.

Job Description
Product Specialists serve as an in-field advocate for our investment strategies across multiple distribution channels. 
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FREE MASTERS PROGRAM AT WAKE FOREST RECEIVES POOR RESPONSE 

Wake Forest University has an opportunity for minority students to attend its MBA program for FREE, and so far, the response has been very poor. Please, pass along this opportunity to your friends, families, and networks to see if there is an interest. This is a great school and a tremendous opportunity to attend a top graduate school.

See details below.  The contact person information is:

Derrick S. Boone, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Marketing
Room 3139 Worrell Professional Center
Babcock Graduate School of Management
Wake Forest University
1834 Wake Forest Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27109-8758

email: derrick.boone@...
Website: http://mba.wfu.edu/
Phone: (336)..758.4475;
Toll-free: (866) 925-3622;
Fax: 336.758.4514

 

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Job Description: Senior Research Analyst – Alternative Investments

The role of the Senior Research Analyst is to oversee all aspects of research for private equity and hedge fund of funds.  The duties include, but are not limited to, conducting manager due diligence, manager and asset class analysis, development of firm position papers, and serving as a spokesperson for those asset classes inside and outside of Marquette Associates. The Senior Research Analyst is considered an expert on his/her asset classes, and will be utilized in this manner throughout the firm. 

The duties include, but are not limited to researching and developing asset class analysis; developing an expert knowledge of investment managers with superior qualities; conducting complete due diligence for all managers on Marquette clients. 

Specific job responsibilities will include:

1. Meeting with investment managers
2. Conducting on-site visits at investment managers’ offices
3. Writing reports / analysis on investment managers for internal and client use
4. Developing quantitative and qualitative methods to systematically evaluate the asset class, specific managers, and relevant risk criteria.
5. Analyzing overall market factors influencing the asset classes
6. Writing position / research papers on the asset classes
7. Serving as a resource for consultants
8. Presenting research/manager due diligence at client meetings
9. Attending weekly Investment Committee and Investment Manager Committee meetings
10. Representing Marquette at investment conferences

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of investment-related experience, preferably in the hedge fund and / or private equity industry.  Additional traits include excellent quantitative skills, strong communication skills (written and oral), and leadership experience.  MBA and / or CFA strongly preferred.

The Senior Alternatives Research Analyst will report to the Director of Research / Manager Research. Applicants can apply by sending their resume and cover letter to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Institutional Sales Professional for Quantitative Asset Management Firm

Strategic Global Advisors, LLC is a quantitative equity asset management firm with a successful track record based in Newport Beach, California with an office in Chicago, focusing primarily on international and global equity strategies. The firm is seeking to fill a senior level institutional sales position to assist the firm with growth of assets under management with primarily public pension plans, corporations and foundations.  This position offers a highly motivated individual the opportunity to be part of and contribute to the building of a leader in international equity asset management.   This individual will report to the President of the firm and take charge of the firm's sales efforts to grow the firm from $150 million in assets under management to over $2 billion over the next several years.  The sales process involves qualifying prospects, building relationships and setting up meetings with CIOs and key staff of leading consulting firms, public pension plans, corporations and foundations as well as managing the firm's contact data base.  Extensive travel across the US with heavy meeting schedules is expected. A successful sales track record is a must, preferably in the financial services industry.  Background in financial and quantitative methods is a plus.

Interested persons should forward resumes to Ashley Duva, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Information on the firm can be found at www.sgadvisors.com.

 

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PRIVATE MARKETS SR. CONSULTANT/CONSULTANT (PRIVATE EQUITY – REAL ESTATE – REAL ASSETS)

Candidates for this position will most likely be serving in a comparable role at a plan sponsor, investment management or consulting firm specializing in Private Markets (private equity, venture capital, real estate and real assets).  You will serve as the primary contact with private markets managers, which includes identifying, interviewing and performing due diligence (qualitative interpretation and quantitative analysis of data) for new private markets managers, as well as existing managers.  Perform ongoing monitoring and due diligence of existing managers, including manager meeting write-ups and written commentary on managers' strategy for the firm’s quarterly newsletter.  Responsible for the review and evaluation of private markets investment strategies and opportunities, and performing due diligence on private markets investment funds and vehicles.  It is expected that this individual will be involved with negotiation of partnership agreements and investment commitments and relationships.  Interaction with clients and new business presentations, as necessary.

For Qualifications, click here.  Send resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Reference job code:  PMC1109

HEDGE FUND ANALYST

Candidates for this position will most likely be serving in a comparable role at a plan sponsor, investment management or consulting firm specializing in hedge funds.  You will serve as the primary contact with hedge fund managers, which includes identifying, interviewing and performing due diligence (qualitative interpretation and quantitative analysis of data) for new hedge fund managers, as well as existing managers.  Perform ongoing monitoring and due diligence of existing managers, including manager meeting write-ups and written commentary on managers’ strategy for the firm’s quarterly newsletter.  Responsible for the review and evaluation of hedge fund investment strategies and opportunities, and performing due diligence on hedge fund investment funds and vehicles.   It is expected that this individual will be involved with negotiation of partnership agreements and investment commitments and relationships.  Interaction with clients and new business presentations, as necessary.

For Qualifications, click here.  Send resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Reference job code: HFA1109

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Principal Investment Ofiicer

Company: Office of the State Treasurer State of Connecticut

Location: CT

Date: 10/19/2009

Responsible for the investment policy, direct investment, portfolio oversight, and administration of the Short-Term Investment Fund (STIF), a $4-5 billion AAAm rated government investment pool, and all short-term investment-related activity of the Treasurer's Office. The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of progressively responsible short-term portfolio management experience. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of public fund investing, and working experience in government or on behalf of a governmental entity, is highly desirable. Interested candidates should refer to our website at www.state.ct.us/ott/employmentopportunities.htm for further details and instructions for submitting an application. The Office of the Treasurer is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages the application of women, minorities, and disabled persons.

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State Universities Retirement System of Illinois (SURS)

 

Executive Director/CEO

Investment Officer

SURS is seeking to hire an Investment Officer to assist with the administration, oversight, and due diligence monitoring of the plan’s external investment managers.  Experience with alternative investments asset managers is preferred.

For further information, refer to the SURS website at www.surs.org. EOE

 

Investment Research Professional

This position reports to the Chief Investment Officer and as a team will share in the responsibilities of co-managing multiple-manager funds offered to its clients, including equities, fixed income and alternative strategies.  

The firm specializes in developing investment solutions for institutional clients through customized and/or commingled multi-manager and fund-of-funds strategies and is recognized as an industry leader in funding early-stage investment management firms and products in a variety of asset classes.

To apply please submit your resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Please be advised you must have 3 to 5 years of investment manager research to be considered.

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