Hot Jobs

See below for positions we are working on for our clients who are hot to hire! Contact me Jasmine Sharp at jsharp@smithhanley.com for more information.

Demand Planning Statistician - IL - 75k

Supply chain services company has an new opportunity responsible for producing and reviewing forecasts of sales in the U.S. and Canada. You will utilize established analytical methods to develop national supply plans, as well as improve the existing technical and business processes. MS Statistics or Economics, with experience with SAS required.

Sr Risk Analyst - FL - 65k

Financial services company has a position responsible for developing and applying statistical and analytical methods to optimize risk management strategies for the Retail Checking and Banking Divisions. Master's in statistics or related field, with 3-7 years applied experience using statistical analysis and experimental design to rapidly design, rollout and test value-adding changes to business strategies.

Sr. Associate, Campaign Management - IL - 85k

Financial Services client has an opportunity for a candidate to be responsibility for end-to-end planning for the entire marketing campaign process including campaign strategy implementation, scheduling and documentation. You will also develop campaign schedules throughout the month and ensures that all data sources and elements are available for coding. Master’s degree with Minimum of 5-7 years direct marketing experience, preferable campaign management experience with Campaign Management software.

Quantitative Analyst - MN - 100k

Our client a major financial service company has an opening for a Finance Manager. This position involves working on stress testing economic capital requirements under the Basel II framework. Economic capital includes credit risk, operational risk, market risk, interest rate risk, business risk, and reputational risk. Duties also include the building and validation of pricing and value at risk models

STATZ RAPPERS

Hi all, thought you would enjoy, a little lighthearted fun for Friday!

Mary

Compensation for 2007

This year promises to be even more exciting for the quantitative professional. The career information most frequently sought by clients and candidates in the field revolves around salary and other forms of compensation. Whether you are planning to grow your staff this year or are assessing your own career path, here are some points to consider:

Hot Skill Set – Web analytics, pricing, credit analytics, analytically-based strategy.

Fast Moving Market – Candidates (especially at the more junior end) are receiving multiple offers and are going off the market in three to five weeks, much faster than the more typical eight to twelve weeks we’ve been used to seeing.

Relocation Challenges – Many companies are reassessing their relocation packages as the housing market continues to stagnate in many parts of the country. Unless these packages contain a safety net to cushion probable double mortgage payments, many candidates are not able to accept offers that require relocation.

Sign-on Bonuses – are back! In the last 90 days, nearly 40% of all offers have included a bonus as an incentive for candidates to “sign on”.

Cross Industry Job Changes – Candidates are changing industries far more frequently, even at the more senior level. Client companies are making offers to candidates coming from other industries as the talent pool tightens. This provides candidates with an ideal opportunity to expand their knowledge across industries.

Compensation – Many companies are offering more competitive packages to attract top talent. Here are some guidelines:

Vice President/Director $135,000 to $250,000 On the corporate side, this level typically involves managing a group – the bigger the group, the higher the salary. Oftentimes, the top salaries are offered by boutique consulting firms where business development may play a major role in the compensation package. Of course, ability to provide thoughtful leadership and strategic vision is essential at this echelon.

Manager $110,000 to $140,000

This position is often attained as the result of an internal promotion. Interpersonal skills are key – especially those demonstrating initiative, team building and the ability to direct group projects. While technical competence is important, remember that emerging executive-level administrative skills are what really count as you move up the business ladder.

Senior Statistician $80,000 to $120,000

Talented business statisticians with excellent communication skills can command base salaries of up to $120K. To move up from here typically involves picking up management responsibilities or business development skills.

Senior Analyst/Analyst $60,000 to $85,000

These are our most sought after candidates. With a master’s degree in a quantitative discipline and two solid years’ experience in the corporate world, this candidate will often receive multiple offers and be snapped up quickly. The market is red hot ­for candidates with this degree of experience – back to the level of the dot com boom.

Entry-level Masters $50,000 to $65,000

Demand continues to increase over 2006’s healthy level. Because companies are not always successful in hiring enough talent with one-to-two years’ experience, they will often choose an entry-level candidate with solid academic credentials. Hiring candidates who might require visa sponsorship has become commonplace; clients not willing to do this greatly reduce their pool of applicants.

No Thank You Could Mean No Job

This article speaks the truth. Even though it may seem trivial, common sense matters when getting a new job. Whether it is dressing appropriately, making sure there are no typos on your resume, or sending a thank you note. Impressions like these matter.

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/careerbytes/CBArticle.aspx?articleID=300

Hot Jobs

See below for positions we are working on for our clients who are hot to hire! Contact me Jasmine Sharp at jsharp@smithhanley.com for more information.

Senior Marketing Manager-Korea

Amazing International opportunity with a financial service company. In this role you will develop a completely new marketing plan for this successful firm including Marketing Strategy, Market Channel, and Consumer Analysis, and will give insight and guidance to grow into new channels.


Sr. Information Architect-IL- Salary up to 85k

Unique opportunity to develop information architecture and interaction designs support business strategy, marketing strategy, and desired user behaviors, in a retail environment. 5+ year experience in Information Architecture and concept development.2+ years in planning and executing usability research activities, including usability testing and evaluations. At least one year applying these skills to web-based design.

Research Analyst-MO-Salary to 55k

Kansas City based market research firm specializing in customer satisfaction and loyalty research seeking bright Research Analyst. You will be responsible for tracking and measuring studies for Fortune 500 clients. Experience with linear regression and factor analysis is very important. Multivariate analysis and structural equation modeling important. SPSS skills are a must. If you enjoy working in a fun, casual work environment, this job is for you.

Database Marketing Analyst -LA-Salary up to 65k

Our client a financial service company has an opportunity for a Database Marketing Analyst. In this role you will provide database analysis, and analytical support. Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, or Business. 3 years experience in financial industry, and database analysis. Knowledge of data mining, and its application in direct marketing.

CRM Technology

Came across this article and we would love to hear your thoughts.

In the age of advanced technology, marketing analytics is making superb use of software in campaign management, measuring customer value and in data mining. The tracking of marketing campaigns is an exact science and these sorts of highly developed tracking tools are essential to everyone in this industry even ‘technophobes’. Read and digest this article, who knows this sort of technology could be more vital to you then even the iPod.

http://crmguru.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/crmguru.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1619

10 Ways to Blow the Interview

Hi all, thought you'd like to see this article from Careerbuilder on interview tips - it has some great reminders on things not to do on your interview. One thing I would also note is to remember to dress appropriately. Although a lot of office dress codes are business casual, when in doubt remember you are trying to make the best first impression possible - a suit is usually a safe bet.

- Mary


Information abounds regarding what you should say in an interview. But it can be just as important to realize what not to say. It is also imperative to note that what you say say can be communicated through both your words and actions.

1. You arrive late to the interview. What it means: "I really don't care about getting this position." Arrive a healthy 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment to give you time to collect your thoughts, review your notes and make a good first impression.

2. You're rude to the receptionist. What it means: "I'm difficult to get along with." Receptionists are the gate keepers and it's their job to be the eyes and ears of the company," cautions Lauren Milligan, founder and CEO of ResuMAYDAY, Inc. Besides, if hired, you may need their cooperation one day.

3. You answer questions with trite or cliché responses.What it means: "I'm just one of the crowd." Telling the interviewer you are a perfectionist and expect too much of yourself is sure to elicit a yawn, if not a discreet roll of the eyes, Milligan warns. Prepare potential responses ahead of time to avoid relying on the usuals.

4. You don't ask questions.What it means: "I'm not that interested in your company."The interview should be a two-way conversation "to determine if you are the right fit for the company, and if the company is the right fit for you," Milligan says. Use the interview to gather as much information about your potential new position as possible.

5. You answer the standard "Tell us about yourself," with "What would you like to know?" What it means: "I have nothing special to offer this company."This is your opportunity to steer the conversation into areas where you truly shine. Don't waste this chance by appearing to lack any outstanding qualities you want to share. And please don't start with where you were born. Focus on your career unless your birthplace is relevant to the job.

6. You use inappropriate language.What it means: "I'm unprofessional and if it shows in the short span of an interview, imagine what I'll be like in the office."Even if they're only mild and somewhat acceptable words, there still is no place for them in the interview.

7. You trash-talk your former boss. What it means: "I have no discretion; I'll blab any inside information." "If you left your prior job on poor terms, you need to put this relationship in a positive light for the interview," Milligan advises. "Even if your boss was to blame." You never want to bring negativity or antagonistic emotions into the interview. Keep it positive and upbeat.

8. You ask the interviewer to not contact your former employer. What it means: "I have something to hide."Even if you do not get along with your boss, you can always name someone else in the organization as a reference.

9. You exaggerate your accomplishments or credentials. What it means: "I'm not good enough on my own merits, so I need to lie to make myself look good." A skilled interviewer can easily identify fabrications in your background or experience. State your qualifications with confidence. You don't have to be Superman to get hired; you just have to be right for the job.

10. You don't thank the interviewer.What it means: "I have no manners." Forgetting to thank your interviewers in writing for their time can take the luster from even the most stellar interviewee.
By Kate Lorenz, CareerBuilder.com Editor