Analyst Career Launch

Real Estate Analyst - Part Time (SOMA / south beach)

Analyst Careers - 4 hours 38 min ago
San Francisco based real estate development company is looking for a part-time Real Estate Analyst to start immediately. This would be an ideal opportunity for an extraordinary undergraduate/graduate student looking for a 20 hr per week internship, or a candidate with experience looking for a part-time job.

Responsibilities:
• Assist with Financial Analysis of existing and potential real estate projects and acquisitions
• Assist with Budgeting and forecasting
• Research (market research, assistance in due diligence, etc)
• Administrative functions (filing, copying, making binders, sending documents to relevant parties)
• Data Entry
• Ad hoc duties as the business requires

Requirements:
• Must have an interest in real estate (we love what we do, so should you).
• Eager to learn, work hard, and make a positive impact
• Base knowledge of finance and accounting principles or enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate program emphasizing finance, accounting, economics, real estate, or some concentration that provides value to the role.
• Computer proficiency
• Attention to Detail and someone who is accountable
• A “Can-do” attitude and a positive outlook on life
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently when need be
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as you will be communicating with varying levels of professionals (accounting staff, owners of the company, financial partners on projects, lawyers, bankers, architects, contractors, etc).
• Willing to get your hands dirty – someone humble enough to tackle low level mundane tasks some days and the capacity to help influence higher level business decisions on other days.
• Must be able to work 20 hours per week in our downtown San Francisco office sometime between the hours of 8 AM – 7 PM, Mon-Fri.

Nice to Haves:
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word (if you don’t know these, you should be a quick learner as these are integral to the role)
• Experience in real estate development or real estate investment


Our company employs approximately 30 people, focusing on real estate development and investment in the SF Bay Area. We focus on developing multifamily residential (apartments & condominiums), mixed use (retail on the ground floor), and retail, with some occasional office and hospitality space mixed in. Since we are a small company, you will have the opportunity to get your hands on many aspects of the business and your contributions will directly impact how well the company performs and grows. This is a rare opportunity to work with a successful and responsible real estate developer in one of the most exciting real estate markets in the country. There is ample room for growth in this role.

This is a paid position offering $15 - $20 an hour depending on qualifications/experience. If interested, please respond to this posting with a resume and a description of why you are interested in the opportunity and why you’d be a great fit.

Real Estate Analyst - Part Time (SOMA / south beach)

Analyst Careers - 4 hours 38 min ago
San Francisco based real estate development company is looking for a part-time Real Estate Analyst to start immediately. This would be an ideal opportunity for an extraordinary undergraduate/graduate student looking for a 20 hr per week internship, or a candidate with experience looking for a part-time job.

Responsibilities:
• Assist with Financial Analysis of existing and potential real estate projects and acquisitions
• Assist with Budgeting and forecasting
• Research (market research, assistance in due diligence, etc)
• Administrative functions (filing, copying, making binders, sending documents to relevant parties)
• Data Entry
• Ad hoc duties as the business requires

Requirements:
• Must have an interest in real estate (we love what we do, so should you).
• Eager to learn, work hard, and make a positive impact
• Base knowledge of finance and accounting principles or enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate program emphasizing finance, accounting, economics, real estate, or some concentration that provides value to the role.
• Computer proficiency
• Attention to Detail and someone who is accountable
• A “Can-do” attitude and a positive outlook on life
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently when need be
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as you will be communicating with varying levels of professionals (accounting staff, owners of the company, financial partners on projects, lawyers, bankers, architects, contractors, etc).
• Willing to get your hands dirty – someone humble enough to tackle low level mundane tasks some days and the capacity to help influence higher level business decisions on other days.
• Must be able to work 20 hours per week in our downtown San Francisco office sometime between the hours of 8 AM – 7 PM, Mon-Fri.

Nice to Haves:
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word (if you don’t know these, you should be a quick learner as these are integral to the role)
• Experience in real estate development or real estate investment


Our company employs approximately 30 people, focusing on real estate development and investment in the SF Bay Area. We focus on developing multifamily residential (apartments & condominiums), mixed use (retail on the ground floor), and retail, with some occasional office and hospitality space mixed in. Since we are a small company, you will have the opportunity to get your hands on many aspects of the business and your contributions will directly impact how well the company performs and grows. This is a rare opportunity to work with a successful and responsible real estate developer in one of the most exciting real estate markets in the country. There is ample room for growth in this role.

This is a paid position offering $15 - $20 an hour depending on qualifications/experience. If interested, please respond to this posting with a resume and a description of why you are interested in the opportunity and why you’d be a great fit.

Sr. Financial Analyst: Profitable & Growing Company (dublin / pleasanton / livermore)

Analyst Careers - November 21, 2009 - 10:50am
Senior Financial Analyst

Recession? Not here. We are a growing electronics company, and have exceeded our sales budgets for 2009. We are smart, fast, and profitable, and are looking for a financial analysis guru to join our team. This newly added position reports directly to the VP of Finance, and will work closely with executive team, leading the budgeting, forecasting, and modeling function of our fast growing organization.

Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for producing accurate and timely project financial reports to management that tracks and reports overall program performance, including revenue forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Responsible for developing a system to provide regular updates of forecasted project performance, with an emphasis on revenue and gross margin.
• Prepares entity level monthly reports and regularly advises executive and other senior management the overall company's project financial performance.
• Prepares data analysis and reporting, metrics and baseline maintenance, and ongoing program reports
• Coordinates estimates with other financial and support staff.
• Estimates new and proposed product or service costs, and recommends cost efficiencies for new contract efforts.
• Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
• Coordinates with Accounts Receivable on billing issues.

Key Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Minimum of five years financial planning experience including revenue forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment highly preferred
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office. Access, SQL and other report writing tools a plus.
• Ideal candidates will have a strong working knowledge of accounting and interpretation of financial statements






Technical Support Analyst (B2B) (financial district)

Analyst Careers - November 21, 2009 - 9:50am
Technical Support Analyst

ezRez Software is a B2B SaaS provider that allows partners to sell travel products anywhere in the world. Our clients are large airlines, hotel companies, travel agencies and financial institutions seeking to increase revenue and customer satisfaction by offering flights, hotels, car rentals and other travel products to their customers. The ezRez platform is fully configurable to match any website’s branding and messaging, and our back office includes a comprehensive set of business rules to manage a global business with a single system. Our platform is used by over 40 partners across the globe, including American Airlines, American Express, LAN Airlines, Intercontinental Hotels, Starwood Hotels, and United Airlines. More information is available at www.ezrez.com.

Visit us at www.ezrez.com

Do you fit this job description for our Technical Support Analyst (TSA)? If so, you could be part of a fun, fast-paced and highly collaborative tech support team.

This is a new position.

We are seeking analysts with B2B technical support experience in one of the following areas: (ASP, SaaS, On-Demand), e-commerce, software, web-based technology.

This is NOT an IT or B2C helpdesk position.

As a Technical Support Analyst, you will have the opportunity to provide outstanding customer service by effectively solving challenging technical problems for our global client base.

Job Responsibilities


Proactively work with development, QA, and IT departments to resolve assigned client issues in a timely manner.

Using our proprietary CRM, the role will provide e-mail and phone support.

Ability to prioritize issues and requests to ensure client satisfaction.

Apply root cause analysis and system expertise to effectively address client issues.

Clearly and concisely communicate status updates and issue resolution to our client partners.

Understand our client's business model, organization, baseline technical environments, and key systems and must be able to link the impact that ezRez products have on these areas.

Develop and maintain an excellent relationship with clients and become an information resource for their operations teams.

Display enthusiasm and promote a friendly working environment.

Actively contribute to the ezRez Client Services team by sharing best practices, process improvements and knowledge gained by working with our clients.

Once trained, you will act as a subject matter expert to other employees in global ezRez offices.

Constantly sharpen product and system knowledge and remain current on new technologies.

In order to support our global clients 24/7, may include early morning, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays or a rotating on-call schedule

Have very strong B2B helpdesk background and have exposure to tools like Remedy

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (computer science preferable).
Must have 5+ years of B2B technical support and helpdesk experience in a (SaaS, e-commerce or software) company supporting customers 24x7.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are a must.
Good research, multi-tasking, follow-up
Must be solution oriented
Experience with on demand or Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) solutions is a huge plus.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with support staff and development teams, clients and management
Ability to understand and clarify complex technical issues.
Attention to detail
.Ability to make sound decisions based on research (good judgment skills)
Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of the team.
Ability to complete assignments on a timely, cost-effective basis.
Experience in web-based technology, programming, web design a strong plus.
Travel industry experience a plus.
Bi-lingual or Multi-lingual(Spanish/Portuguese) a plus.

How to Apply

Please email your resume (as an attachment) to employment@ezRez.com with the subject “Technical Support Analyst” for immediate consideration.

Please note that at this time we are not considering candidates that will require employer sponsorship to work in the United States.

No calls from recruiters/agencies please.
ezRez Software is an equal opportunity employer.



Technical Support Analyst (B2B) (financial district)

Analyst Careers - November 21, 2009 - 9:50am
Technical Support Analyst

ezRez Software is a B2B SaaS provider that allows partners to sell travel products anywhere in the world. Our clients are large airlines, hotel companies, travel agencies and financial institutions seeking to increase revenue and customer satisfaction by offering flights, hotels, car rentals and other travel products to their customers. The ezRez platform is fully configurable to match any website’s branding and messaging, and our back office includes a comprehensive set of business rules to manage a global business with a single system. Our platform is used by over 40 partners across the globe, including American Airlines, American Express, LAN Airlines, Intercontinental Hotels, Starwood Hotels, and United Airlines. More information is available at www.ezrez.com.

Visit us at www.ezrez.com

Do you fit this job description for our Technical Support Analyst (TSA)? If so, you could be part of a fun, fast-paced and highly collaborative tech support team.

This is a new position.

We are seeking analysts with B2B technical support experience in one of the following areas: (ASP, SaaS, On-Demand), e-commerce, software, web-based technology.

This is NOT an IT or B2C helpdesk position.

As a Technical Support Analyst, you will have the opportunity to provide outstanding customer service by effectively solving challenging technical problems for our global client base.

Job Responsibilities


Proactively work with development, QA, and IT departments to resolve assigned client issues in a timely manner.

Using our proprietary CRM, the role will provide e-mail and phone support.

Ability to prioritize issues and requests to ensure client satisfaction.

Apply root cause analysis and system expertise to effectively address client issues.

Clearly and concisely communicate status updates and issue resolution to our client partners.

Understand our client's business model, organization, baseline technical environments, and key systems and must be able to link the impact that ezRez products have on these areas.

Develop and maintain an excellent relationship with clients and become an information resource for their operations teams.

Display enthusiasm and promote a friendly working environment.

Actively contribute to the ezRez Client Services team by sharing best practices, process improvements and knowledge gained by working with our clients.

Once trained, you will act as a subject matter expert to other employees in global ezRez offices.

Constantly sharpen product and system knowledge and remain current on new technologies.

In order to support our global clients 24/7, may include early morning, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays or a rotating on-call schedule

Have very strong B2B helpdesk background and have exposure to tools like Remedy

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (computer science preferable).
Must have 5+ years of B2B technical support and helpdesk experience in a (SaaS, e-commerce or software) company supporting customers 24x7.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are a must.
Good research, multi-tasking, follow-up
Must be solution oriented
Experience with on demand or Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) solutions is a huge plus.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with support staff and development teams, clients and management
Ability to understand and clarify complex technical issues.
Attention to detail
.Ability to make sound decisions based on research (good judgment skills)
Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of the team.
Ability to complete assignments on a timely, cost-effective basis.
Experience in web-based technology, programming, web design a strong plus.
Travel industry experience a plus.
Bi-lingual or Multi-lingual(Spanish/Portuguese) a plus.

How to Apply

Please email your resume (as an attachment) to employment@ezRez.com with the subject “Technical Support Analyst” for immediate consideration.

Please note that at this time we are not considering candidates that will require employer sponsorship to work in the United States.

No calls from recruiters/agencies please.
ezRez Software is an equal opportunity employer.



Product Manager/Analyst - Targeting - VIDEOEGG - Rich Media Ad Co (SOMA / south beach)

Analyst Careers - November 20, 2009 - 6:54pm
The Product Manager/Analyst will play a key role in understanding and managing Videoegg’s network packaging initiatives. This position is perfect for an analytical self-starter with three or more successful years of online product management and/or analyst experience. S/he must be a team-player that can both lead projects and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain multiple pre-sales and ad operations support tools
• Support campaign proposal development – work with our Sales team to define the optimal network packages for the media buyer and their online campaign
• Periodic reporting of proposal activity, buyer need, and market results
• Work with multiple teams to define, implement, and improve operational processes
• Draft and maintain product requirements and training materials
• Support range of pricing and other data driven analysis
• Competitive and market data gathering and insight
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, troubleshoot obstacles, and communicate with stakeholders

Experience and Skills

• 3+ years experience in online product management or analyst role
• Interest and knowledge of online advertising and ad networks
• Real attention to detail and well organized
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, proactive individual with positive attitude; team player
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• BA / BS, Business, Computer or Marketing degree preferred

About VideoEgg

VideoEgg is a new kind of rich media advertising network that guarantees brand engagement. The network is composed of over 100 million uniques across more than 600 leading video, gaming and social network sites as well as social applications, bringing outstanding consumer reach and engagement to its advertising partners. An advertising innovator, VideoEgg was the first to commercialize interactive advertising overlays onto video, an approach that is being widely adopted by the industry.
Founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, with offices across North America, in the UK and Australia, the company is privately held and backed by August Capital, First Round Capital, Maveron, WPP and Focus Ventures. For more information on VideoEgg, please visit http://www.videoegg.com.

Follow VideoEgg on Twitter: http://twitter.com/videoegg

Product Demand Forecast Analyst (dublin / pleasanton / livermore)

Analyst Careers - November 20, 2009 - 6:37pm
WE'RE ABOUT A BETTER TOMORROW.

As the number one natural nutrition company in the U.S., Shaklee has been making people healthier for over 50 years. And we've made it part of our job to make the planet healthier along the way. We were doing it back when green was just a color and biodegradable was barely a word. In fact, as early as 1960, we made one of the first biodegradable household cleaners ever. And we were the first company in the world to obtain Climate Neutral™ certification and totally offset our CO2 emissions, resulting in a net zero impact on the environment.


POSITION SUMMARY

The forecast analyst is responsible for providing analytical support of project and general business metrics, including product, promotion and business trend data.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and manage reliable and accurate monthly product demand forecasts by sku by working closely with Sales, Finance, Product Marketing and Inventory Planning groups which result in a minimum of backorders or excess inventory.
• Prepare accurate, detailed analysis of distributor behavior relating to specific sales or marketing programs.
• Prepare accurate, detailed analysis of product purchase behavior.
• Develop presentation templates, collect and organize data.
• Develop and maintain specific daily/weekly/monthly reports and analysis as assigned.
• Provide ad hoc analysis as requested or authorized by the head of the department.
• Work with IT to continuously improve the quality and range of data available.
• Participate in cross functional projects as required.
• Develop and maintain a reliable record of historical events that are reflected in the sales and genealogy history of the company.
• Must be proficient in data extraction from various databases utilizing Hyperion/Brio, SQL, PivotLink or other similar software.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Understanding of various forecasting and research methodologies, as well as analytical and statistical techniques.
• Strong Microsoft skills, primarily Excel spreadsheet and reporting skills.
• 5+ years experience in a sales forecasting or marketing analyst position.
• Strong experience with analytic systems such as Hyperion/Brio, PivotLink, SAS, SPSS, VBA, Microstrategy, etc.
• A good understanding of database systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Experience in a retail or consumer product related environment.
• Ability to wear many hats and work autonomously in a small group.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Very good communication skills.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work well with others.


Please apply to:
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=SHAKLEE&cws=1

YMCA Human Resources Technical Analyst (san jose downtown)

Analyst Careers - November 20, 2009 - 6:06pm
Description:
Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the HR Technical Analyst is responsible to manage the technical assistance related to recruitment, time and attendance, HR website and database and risk management systems as it relates to HR department. The incumbent also assists in the creation of queries, reports and analysis to support branch and association HR needs. The incumbent will support the HR Director in accrual management, HR related risk management, career development and administrative duties and will also assist in providing HR generalist duties as required.

Qualifications:
Education and/or experience: Four years college with emphasis on human resources courses or equivalent combination of education and experience. Has had direct experience managing multiple HR information systems (HRIS) and has a general understanding of the recruiting cycle.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general policies. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedural manuals in a clear and concise manner. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, applicants, volunteers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to work independently to solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations to achieve workable solutions. Ability to produce and/or interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Requirements:
• Proficient in MS Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Proficient in working with web-based applications and the ability to learn and embrace new technology.
• This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and its core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in adults and youth. Additionally, the YMCA values diversity, youth, and a broad vision of health and wellness which is enhanced by relationship building.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information
• Bilingual preferred.
• Designation as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) is preferred.
• Occasional travel to other branches may be required.

Salary and Benefits:
• $23.40 - $26.50 per hour DOE, M-F with infrequent weekends not to exceed 40 hours per week
• Employer assisted medical and dental
• 12% employer paid retirement after qualification period
• Fully paid LIfe, LTD, AD&D, EAP, and YMCA membership
• Voluntary benefits: Life, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, College Savings, Tax Deferred Annuity
• Vacation, Sick and Floating time with 7 paid holidays.

To Apply:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

or

Fax attention to HR Analyst Search at (408) 351-6420

International Proxy Research Analyst (French, Spanish, Portugese) (financial district)

Analyst Careers - November 20, 2009 - 5:58pm
POSITION
Full-time International Proxy Research Analyst
Languages Required: French, Spanish, or Portuguese

SUMMARY
Glass, Lewis & Co., the leading independent investment research and proxy advisory firm, is currently seeking to hire full-time seasonal research analysts for our San Francisco office. Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate strong analytical writing skills as well as the desire and ability to learn quickly.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
As a member of our Proxy Paper research team, you will analyze corporate proxies and publications, summarize their proposals, and offer voting recommendations to our clients—some of which include the world’s largest institutional investors. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about corporate law and regulation, to research publicly-traded companies in Europe and Latin America, including their executives and directors, and to work at the forefront of the corporate governance field. This position is ideal for those interested in law, business, and public policy, among other areas.

QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's degree required
* Business-level proficiency in reading French, Spanish, or Portuguese is required
* Proficient in PC environment
* Strong analytical writing skills in English
* Ability to summarize and synthesize legal, regulatory, financial, and compensation issues from multiple sources
* Ability to process information quickly and accurately with careful attention to detail
* Must work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines and be willing to work over-time on occasion
* Genuine interest in or knowledge of economics, finance, public policy, corporate law and regulation, and governance is helpful
* Desire to work in a professional, fast-paced, collegial, and multi-cultural environment with other bright people is a must!

Please Note: Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. We cannot provide assistance in obtaining work permits.

This is a full-time, temporary position. Employment will begin in February 2010 and is expected to continue through May or June. Although there is potential for permanent employment following this period, we expect the substantial majority of our analysts to pursue summer plans or to return to school in the fall. We will provide an introductory training session to acquaint analysts with our firm's standards of research.

Compensation: $15 per hour.

TO APPLY: Send a cover letter and résumé to: intlproxyhiring@glasslewis.com. Please write “SF International Proxy Research Analyst” in the subject line of the email, as well as all languages, other than English, in which you are proficient. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact qualified applicants.


Please, no phone calls.

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Founded in 2003, Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC is a leading research and professional services firm that assists institutions globally that have investment, financial or reputational exposure to public companies. The firm provides research and analysis on more than 16,000 public companies based in 75 countries around the world.
Glass Lewis was founded by Wall Street professionals to assist institutional investors and other institutional participants in the capital markets. The firm was capitalized by its founders and a group of research analysts, accountants, publishers and bankers. On October 5, 2007, Glass Lewis was acquired by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (“OTPP”), the largest single-profession pension plan in Canada, with C$109 billion in net assets as of December 31, 2007. However, Glass Lewis operates as an independent company separate from OTPP.
The firm employs more than 100 people in five offices, including its headquarters in San Francisco. Glass Lewis serves several hundred institutional clients on three continents.
For more information, visit http://www.glasslewis.com.

Internship - Real Estate Acquisitions and Asset Management Analyst (financial district)

Analyst Careers - November 20, 2009 - 5:23pm
Company: Boutique private equity real estate fund
Position: Unpaid Internship – Acquisitions and Asset Management Analyst

Description:
The candidate will assume the role of an intern as an Acquisitions and Asset Management Analyst in a private equity real estate company that owns and operates a portfolio of multi-tenant industrial properties across California and the Southwest.

The Acquisitions team is actively purchasing distressed properties and commercial real estate loans through brokers and directly from banks. The Acquisitions team purchases properties and real estate fixed-income products based on cap rates, occupancy, and turnaround opportunities.

The Asset Management team focuses on managing properties on a portfolio-level basis and is involved with setting leasing and management strategy. The Asset Management team works with the Regional Property Managers in order to coordinate the proper strategies on a market-by-market basis.

This position involves the following:

• Cold-calling banks and brokers to establish points of contact
• Reviewing commercial real estate loans and distressed properties for investment opportunities
• Assist in the asset management process, includes reviewing leases, leasing activity reports, and cash flow management

Qualifications:

• Candidate MUST be willing to make cold calls and get on the phone with banks
• Financial/quantitative skills and familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are required
• Other requirements include technological savvy, effective organizational, planning, interpersonal, and communication skills

Requirements: Must be willing to work 20 hours per week

If interested, please e-mail your resume.

Healthcare Candidates (financial district)

Analyst Careers - November 20, 2009 - 5:20pm
Calling All Healthcare Candidates!!

We are searching for several candidates who have a background in Healthcare. If you have experience in Healthcare as a Project Manager, Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Marketing, Financial Analyst, please send us your resume.

Most of these positions will be contract opportunities located in San Francisco.

If you are interested, please submit your resume and cover letter to tanya@magley.com.

Thanks!!

Visit our website at www.magley.com for additional job listings!

Magley & Associates is one of the Bay Area's top consulting firms and has been the choice of leading Bay Area firms for consultants for over 11 years. We are constantly searching for talented professionals with all levels of Information Technology, Marketing, Human Resources and related skills. We are dedicated to finding you the best project and providing you with competitive compensation and benefits - including dental, 401K, LTD, and tax free medical & dependent care accounts!

Unable to work with 3rd party candidates or agencies

Data/Media Analyst

Analyst Careers - November 20, 2009 - 5:15pm
DraftFCB/San Francisco is a full service-advertising agency in San Francisco. Our legendary agency has clients that include Dockers, Kikkoman, The Hilton Family, Pacific Gas and Electric, MediaFLO, Homewood Suites and Del Monte Pet Products. We are currently looking for a freelance Data/Media Analyst to support our Media team.

The ideal candidate must possess the following requirements:
• Familiar with online media space and terminology
• Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills
• Proven ability to consolidate data from various sources and analyzing it for actionable insights
• Experience extracting data from Dart/Doubleclick, Atlas, Google AdWords, MSN Ad Center, Yahoo Marketing Solutions, and Google Analytics
• High level of proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize issues/escalations, and manage many projects simultaneously 
• At least 2 years of work experience in an ad agency or internal marketing department. 


Draftfcb is committed to pursuing diversity inclusion and fairness at every level or our organization. We believe in valuing the differences of all our employees.

Analyst, Investment Management (financial district)

Analyst Careers - November 20, 2009 - 5:02pm
A prestigious Global Investment Management firm is seeking an Analyst to join the team.

Requirements:
· Monitor equity and fixed income markets
· Portfolio analysis and management
· Participate in investment decision-making process
· Analyze and monitor client portfolios
· Perform asset allocation for clients and prospects
· Prepare client review and prospect pitch books

Qualifications:
· A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related field
· Solid academic credentials
· 1+ years of related experience
· Series 7 and 66 (or must be obtained within first six months of employment)

Compensation:
Competitive base salary, discretionary bonus, and excellent benefits

Business/Customer Data Analyst (dublin / pleasanton / livermore)

Analyst Careers - November 20, 2009 - 5:02pm
WE'RE ABOUT A BETTER TOMORROW.

As the number one natural nutrition company in the U.S., Shaklee has been making people healthier for over 50 years. And we've made it part of our job to make the planet healthier along the way. We were doing it back when green was just a color and biodegradable was barely a word. In fact, as early as 1960, we made one of the first biodegradable household cleaners ever. And we were the first company in the world to obtain Climate Neutral™ certification and totally offset our CO2 emissions, resulting in a net zero impact on the environment.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Business/Customer Data Analyst is responsible for providing analytical support of project and general business metrics, including product, promotion and business trend data.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare accurate, detailed analysis of distributor behavior relating to specific sales or marketing programs.
• Prepare accurate, detailed analysis of product purchase behavior.
• Develop presentation templates, collect and organize data.
• Develop and maintain specific daily/weekly/monthly reports and analysis as assigned.
• Provide ad hoc analysis as requested or authorized by the head of the department.
• Work with I/T to continuously improve the quality and range of data available.
• Participate in cross-functional development projects as required.
• Utilizing department cross-training, become proficient in supporting Shaklee’s monthly demand forecasting process.
• Must be proficient in data extraction from various databases utilizing Hyperion/Brio, SQL, PivotLink or other similar software.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years experience in a sales or marketing analyst position.
• Strong experience with analytic systems such as Hyperion/Brio, PivotLink, SAS, SPSS, VBA, Microstrategy, etc.
• A good understanding of database systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related field.
• Experience in a retail or consumer product related environment.
• Ability to accurately analyze, rationalize, differentiate and communicate matters relating to forecasting and business analysis.
• Personal computers, desktop applications and various database analytic tools, such as Microsoft Access, Hyperion/Brio, PivotLink, John Galt Forecasting
• Ability to wear many hats and work autonomously in a small group.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Very good communication skills.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work well with others.

Please apply to:
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=SHAKLEE&cws=1

Financial Analyst (san mateo)

Analyst Careers - November 20, 2009 - 4:51pm
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The Company
Jigsaw (www.jigsaw.com) is quite simply unlike any other organization. We firmly established ourselves as one of the unique success stories of the Web 2.0 revolution. For the past several years Jigsaw has been leveraging user generated content to map the global business community. By doing so, we have created an online, collaborative business-contact marketplace where marketers, recruiters, and sales people can buy and trade third-party business contact information. Even the most world-weary VC’s applaud the paradigm shifting vision at the heart of the Jigsaw story:

“It’s always a mind blower when some startup fundamentally changes the rules in any category that is assumed to be mature.”
Jeff Nolan, SAP Ventures

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the most unique companies in Silicon Valley, where a healthy contempt for the status quo is essential, and to play a central role in accelerating the growth of this successful business to a position of global market leadership. Jigsaw is a venture-funded startup with offices in San Mateo, CA, and Post Falls, ID.

Find out what the Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Business 2.0, Smart Company and Information Week are saying about Jigsaw by going to our Press Room at www.jigsaw.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Position Summary:

The Senior Financial Analyst position is new and will be responsible for three primary objectives: Financial Planning, Financial Analysis and Financial Management/Support.

Leadership, ownership and commitment are fundamental requirements of the position as well as an incredibly positive and can-do attitude. There will be tremendous growth across the company over the next few years requiring planning, patience, flexibility, tremendous commitment and dedication including long hours, significant hands on work, and an ability to get the job done with scarce resources. You will also share in the responsibility to maintain a positive environment and make Jigsaw a fun place to work where creativity, stretched goals, speed, team spirit, openness, cooperation, a sense of humor and a positive attitude are encouraged and rewarded.

Responsibilities

  • New planning systems implementation - Adaptive Planning and integration with Netsuite.
  • Run the planning software and be the "owner" of the Company forecast.
  • Work with the departmental managers to assist in staying within the budget.
  • Constantly improve process and tools to make the process easier, faster and more reliable and lessen the administrative burden on the organization.
  • Manage the budget to actual reporting with the VP Finance
  • Manage and improve the company Dashboard and key operating metrics. Develop and continuously enhance reporting on key indicators of the business, with a significant focus on sales/growth metrics, gross margin and retention statistics. Evaluate the tools used to deliver and update the dashboard.
  • Provide analysis and reporting on Retention in conjunction with Customer Success/Support
  • Provide the primary Corporate reporting/analysis on Bookings, sales and pipeline data primarily from SFDC. Will require significant interaction and involvement with Sales Operations and Management. Become leader in Operating Efficiency efforts of the Company.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the pipeline including both metrics and individual large opportunities. Be in a position to provide an educated opinion on expected sales results.
  • Provide financial analysis on a regular as well as ad-hoc basis for the CFO and VP Finance as well as the department managers.
  • Analyze the profitability of the business and existing clients/products using Activity Based Costing (ABC) methodology.
  • Develop the profitability analysis for new clients. Based on the ABC work as well as other inputs, develop a pricing model to allow an analysis of profitability as the pricing and operating commitments/costs are made in the sales process.
  • Provide exemplary service to our internal customers.

    Success Factors

  • Demonstrates curiosity and desire to analyze and learn about the business.
  • Demonstrates excellence with Excel spreadsheets and word processing and to a lesser degree PowerPoint.
  • Excited about and good at learning new software tools such as Adaptive Planning, Salesforce.com, etc. which improve efficiency, reporting and understanding of the results.
  • Has a basic understanding on databases and movement of data from one system to another - reconciling, data integrity issues, tools.
  • Focus on Perfection – even though it not always possible to achieve.
  • Creativity and ability to “think outside the box.”
  • An upbeat, positive and good-to-be-around attitude.
  • Ability to “sell” ideas and suggestions.
  • Results oriented.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks with little supervision.
  • Flexible to handle continuously changing priorities.
  • Superior interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrates leadership skills and the ability to manage a process.
  • Enjoys and has implemented change.
  • Entrepreneurial in spirit and nature.
  • Understands the growth phase that Jigsaw is in and its future goals.
  • Demonstrates a passion for action as opposed to analysis or status quo

    Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account Plans
  • 401K and stock options
  • Human Resources Manager (oakland downtown)

    Analyst Careers - November 20, 2009 - 4:33pm
    HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

    Prestigious wine producer, importer, and marketing company with small, friendly business office in downtown Oakland and Winery facility in Mendocino County seeks temporary HR professional to fill in for extended disability leave.

    Please send resume and salary requirements to: lblansett@mmdusa.net and reference “HR Position” in the subject line. Interviews will begin the week of December 7th and continue until the position is filled.

    JOB OVERVIEW
    This is an exempt, full-time, temporary position, located primarily in Oakland with travel required to Anderson Valley in Mendocino County, at least four times per month, with some overnight stays. The position reports to the Director of Administration and Vice-President of Production.

    The H.R. Manager position requires expertise in H.R. practices and communication in Spanish and English. The H.R. Manager is responsible for H.R. administration, legal compliance, and assisting with payroll for over 100 employees at two main sites, an administrative office in Oakland and a winery production facility in the Anderson Valley of Mendocino County. The Company also has a small office in New York and regional sales managers in key states across the nation.

    KNOWLEDGE and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
    • Expertise in H.R. issues and administration (PHR or SHRP certified or equivalent)
    • Ability to research current issues and changes in H.R. regulations and industry requirements
    • Bilingual in Spanish and English with strong written and oral skills
    • Ability to prepare, process and analyze payroll
    • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently
    • Computer fluency in Word, Excel, and email
    • Ability to manage highly sensitive information in a professional manner, and maintain strict
    confidentiality

    PREFERENCES
    • Degree or Certificate in H.R. or related field
    • Work experience as H.R. Analyst, Generalist, or H.R. Manager level
    • Experience with ADP and payroll reporting systems
    • Experience in wine industry or agriculture

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include but are not limited to the following tasks & abilities:

    HR & LEGAL COMPLIANCE
    • Develop and maintain H.R. best practices in compliance with all applicable laws
    • Maintain and communicate H.R. Employee Handbook, policies and procedures in English and Spanish
    • Develop, organize and maintain up-to-date H.R. management information systems and files (personnel files, benefits, seniority
    lists, vacation and sick time hours, LOAs, etc.)
    • Responsible for processing new hires, and documenting disciplinary action and performance review processes
    • Responsible for administration of Employee Housing; eligibility, record-keeping, Housing Agreements, maintenance of Master
    Housing List, and perform housing inspections as needed
    • Act as the bilingual Company representative of its EEO/Open Door policy in resolution of employee complaints, and issues
    • Be the responsible party in timely and thoroughly investigating any EEO, discrimination, retaliation, harassment or workplace
    violence complaints, requests for reasonable accommodation, or employee complaints/concerns
    • Assist in recruiting, and processing of regular and seasonal employees
    • Develop H.R. forms in English and Spanish
    • Responsible for processing and responding to employee related correspondence (EDD, SSA, court orders, etc.)
    • Provide or coordinate sexual harassment training (AB 1825) for managers
    • Assist with the development of job descriptions for various exempt and non-exempt positions
    • Responsible for ensuring appropriate required H.R. postings (OSHA logs, Safety, Wage and Hour Orders, etc.) at all sites
    • Responsible for written H.R. quarterly reports; and participation in periodic management meetings

    BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
    • Responsible for COBRA administration; timely notices, tracking of responses and time-lines
    • Responsible for tracking eligibility for various benefit programs and maintaining corporate spreadsheets and records
    • Assist employees with submission of benefit enrollment forms, processing of benefits, and resolution of problems
    • Assist Director of Administration as needed with all payroll and benefit program coordination, including bi-annual benefit plan presentations, 401(k)/pension plan administration, and benefit mailings
    • Assist P/R and Benefits Administrator with tracking and reconciliation of insurance provider invoices
    • Organize and implement the employee safety award and safety raffle programs, wine allotment programs, and medical
    reimbursement plan

    PAYROLL
    • Prepare information for all new or terminating employees; prepare and process payroll for all hourly employees using an ADP
    online system; assist Payroll Manager with payroll and Ag Code employee time-tracking system reconciliation; serve as back-up for
    salaried personnel payroll; assist with tracking and preparing deposits for 401(k) and flexible spending plans

    WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
    • Responsible for Workers’ Compensation files; documenting and investigating injury report(s), tracking employee injuries and
    submissions to the insurer, and progress of open cases. Advocate for proper case closures; ensure proper documentation for RTW
    status/reasonable accommodations

    SAFETY
    • Ensure compliance with safety regulations
    • Coordinate & document safety trainings; provide oversight of safety contractor (currently SECA)

    An EEO employer

    Sales Intern, cleantech software (financial district)

    Analyst Careers - November 20, 2009 - 4:04pm
    The Sales Intern will be an integral part of our global sales team, accelerating our lead generation efforts through customer research, webinar execution, and social media implementation.

    Duties & Responsibilities
    - Research, qualify and deliver high-quality customer leads, with complete and accurate information, to our account managers.
    - Develop reports used to measure and manage lead generation efforts.
    - Maintain our mailing list of customer prospects, ensuring that information is up to date.
    - Help manage our online marketing campaigns on Google Adwords.
    - Execute our social media marketing strategy, by developing our online presence on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other sites.
    - Position reports to Sr. Solutions Manager on Carbonetworks’ sales team.

    Skills / Experience
    - Teamwork orientation and desire to help others be effective
    - Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
    - Customer service attitude - flexible, patient, courteous, accountable, professional
    - Motivated to work productively with little supervision
    - Proactive and a quick learner
    - Strong online research skills, and a resourceful user of Google and other search engines
    - Your second home is the web, and you’re an active user of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs, and related services
    - Good Excel skills
    - Desire to learn high technology sales and marketing, and develop a career in this field

    What you’ll learn
    - All about cleantech – the players, the products, and more
    - How effective sales and marketing teams work together
    - Social media marketing and search engine marketing
    - Hands-on Salesforce.com, Outlook, Google Adwords, Google Sites, and Google Docs

    Education / Certification
    - Third or fourth year (senior/junior) standing at a top tier university, or a recent bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, English, communications, or related degree.

    Location
    Downtown San Francisco. Between 10-40 hours/week.

    Salary range
    Initially unpaid, with potential to develop into a paid sales analyst position in 2010.

    Online Media Analyst (San Francisco)

    Analyst Careers - November 20, 2009 - 4:01pm
    Online Media Analyst (San Francisco)
    The Nickelodeon Kids & Family Digital Games Group is seeking a Online Media Analyst/Business Analyst to oversee reporting on site metrics for the AddictingGames and Shockwave sites. The Analyst will be responsible for developing reports used to gain insights into our online audiences. They will be expected to be a resource for AddictingGames and Shockwave, supporting them with analytics reports, competitive industry insights, and other data-driven information.


    Responsibilities:
    • Monitor and measure site performance for both AddictingGames and Shockwave
    • Interpret and analyze data in order to track success and develop recommendations for site optimization
    • Work closely with Business and Product teams to effectively understand goals and key performance indicators for existing and new site initiatives
    • Perform weekly and monthly reporting/analysis on key site metrics and SEO data
    • Work with Site Production teams to ensure projects are implemented with appropriate data elements to track results
    • Develop tracking mechanisms to monitor mobile and social networking content areas, including analysis of new social media marketing initiatives
    • Conduct ongoing research into analytics trends and best practices

    Requirements/Skills:
    • A passion for numbers and the ability to use them to tell a story regarding site performance, consumer trends, and competitive analysis
    • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
    • Ability to give insightful presentations to top level executives on site performance and competitive analysis
    • Self motivated and able to work independently
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Strong ability to multi-task, think strategically and problem solve
    Experience/Education Requirements:
    • 5-7 years of online media analytics experience
    • Exceptional knowledge of web analytics systems and syndicated services (Media Metrix, Nielsen//Netratings, eMarketer; Omniture SiteCatalyst; Test & Target, DART tracking/tagging; WebTrends, Google Analytics, Google Adwords)
    • Expertise with Microsoft Excel (including use of Pivot Tables, if-then analysis, and trend analysis) and Powerpoint (including use of tables, graphs, etc.)
    • Strong understanding of new media and digital platforms
    • Experience with online gaming websites a plus
    PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT www.mtvnetworkscareers.com

    Sr. Analyst, Research & Consumer Insights (santa rosa)

    Analyst Careers - November 20, 2009 - 3:53pm
    Kendall-Jackson will be the world leader in the premium wine market. We will be acknowledged as a world-class company because of our innovative and state-of-the-art practices in farming, winemaking, product development, category development, marketing, sales and people practices.

    Our goal is to be the preeminent family-owned estate winery from our appellations using handcrafted and artisan winemaking and precise viticulture techniques to create world-class wine. Our people are our most important resource! We value the capabilities and contributions of each person- supported by open and honest communications with each other - ever mindful of balancing work and non-work activities.

    This position is critical to helping the organization develop a deeper understanding of wine consumption trends and learning about our target consumers and their emerging needs.

    POSITION SUMMARY:
    Helping the organization develop a deeper understanding of wine consumption trends and learning about our target consumers and their emerging needs. Understanding and reporting marketplace and sales trends based on secondary and syndicated industry data (IRI/Nielsen). Generate useful data/information and highlight threats and opportunities for the company.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

    • Provide executive committee, sales and marketing management with tactic and strategic analysis of syndicated market and retail data to effectively evaluate our sales performance in the wine market and support key business decisions that drive profitable growth.
    • Update internal databases monthly with data provided by IRI, Nielsen and DBN and spot and correct any inconsistencies.
    • Mine IRI, Nielsen and DBN data track and report key business performance metrics on an ongoing basis including a monthly dashboard summarizing brand performance by market/channel/price/varietal.
    • Synthesize key insights, write and deliver meaningful and impactful summaries of data to deliver to executives and other key stakeholders across the organization.
    • Manage and conduct ad hoc analysis and deep-dives on specific market issues such as channel performance, competitor strategy and pricing.
    • Writing surveys and discussion guides, providing vendors with internal customers lists as needed, analyze and report data from online studies, focus groups, intercepts etc.

    JOB REQUIREMENTS:

    • BS/BA degree, Master’s in Business, Market Research, Economics, Finance or related field preferred.
    • 3-5 years of experience in consumer insights, market research, sales analytics or marketing finance on the agency or client side.
    • Must be detail oriented and able to multi task efficiently
    • Able to work in a dynamic industry and in an entrepreneurial, cooperative team environment
    • Strong analytical skills (knowledge of IRI, Nielsen or other tools of the trade strongly preferred)
    • Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously and combine creative and pragmatic use of data with attention to detail
    • Effectively communicate (verbal and written) and influence at multiple levels
    • Confident with learning new tools and technologies
    • High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs

    Candidate MUST fit all of the above qualifications to be considered for this position.
    If you are qualified and would like to apply, please submit your resume online at:

    https://www.abso.com/jobboard/?JOBBOARDID=508&JobDetail=65374

    Thank you.

    Healthcare Analyst (emeryville)

    Analyst Careers - November 20, 2009 - 3:39pm




    If you are an experienced Data Analyst / Report Writer looking for a new challenge and want to work for a dynamic and growing healthcare administrative organization, MedAmerica has the job for you. MedAmerica is a physician practice management company providing business and consulting services to several clients, including one of the largest emergency medical groups in California.

    Job Summary:
    The Healthcare Clinical Analyst functions as a key member of a cross-organizational data warehouse team, working closely with MedAmerica analysts; data warehouse staff; and Practice Management Consultants. This position performs data analysis and reporting functions, develops customized reports using Business Objects, or other reporting tools. Works with MedAmerica technical staff & leadership, and with client Medical Group Leaders in analyzing and validating data, designing & producing key management reports related to operational and performance improvement indicators, as well as translating business needs into ad hoc queries and standard reports. The Clinical Data Analyst also works with hospital clients to extract data from their information systems. The Clinical Data Analyst is a key member of an Operations team with strong customer service and teamwork goals.

    The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience analyzing data including statistical analysis, preferably in a healthcare organization. The position requires superb written and oral communication skills, ability to prioritize tasks and projects with varying priorities in a deadline-oriented environment and the discretion to know when to act independently and when to ask for guidance and/or assistance. This job is vital to the success of our client and its programs. It demands flexibility, a customer-focus, discretion, accuracy, and lots of attention to detail.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    A. College degree required with a minimum of seven years experience analyzing data, writing queries and reports within the healthcare environment.
    B. Strong working knowledge of business intelligence/reporting tools such as Business Objects XI Full Client Reporting, and of relational databases and experience with SQL. Knowledge of statistical software such as Stata preferred.
    C. Demonstrated ability to work independently and perform with little direct supervision.
    D. Ability to synthesize complex data and write concise reports
    E. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
    F. Ability to multi-task and meet project deliverables as stated, able to work well under pressure.
    G. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to interact at all levels of organization. Very strong customer service skills.

    Why work with MedAmerica?
    For the fourth year in a row, MedAmerica’s employees voted us a "Best Place to Work in the Bay Area.” We are located in the beautiful Watergate Towers complex in Emeryville overlooking the San Francisco Bay and offer a friendly, stimulating, and business casual work atmosphere. We offer a benefits package that is competitive with some of the best companies in the Bay Area. Our benefits include: complimentary fitness center, dependent care plan, medical flexible spending account, 401K program (including a very generous company match), medical, dental, vision, prescription, long term disability, and life insurance.

    If you are interested in this position please email your resume with a cover letter to recruiting@medamerica.com. Please type “Report/Writer Analyst” in the subject line. Fax (510) 879-9080

    MedAmerica is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
    www.MedAmerica.com

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