Current Openings:
Intern/Extern Analyst
Administrative Assistant
Technology Associate
Intern/Extern Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Working with a team possessing valuable experience from such companies as BCG, Prudential Securities, and Morgan Stanley, interns will be responsible for a variety of projects that would require them to utilize strong quantitative, analytical and qualitative skills.
- Projects could include: Developing patent-pending financial software tools, researching and writing reports for publication in major journals and creating quarterly performance reports and presentations.
- Term employment may also be an option.
- Graduating students may also apply since this opportunity may potentially evolve into a full-time position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and quantitative skills, a strong understanding of financial principles, be outgoing and creative, take initiative, work well in groups, and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience programming in C/C++, VB or Java and prototyping algorithms in Matlab is a must. Certification in any of the above a plus.
- Financial background preferred. A quantitative finance background would be ideal
- Series 65 a plus
- Experience with Matlab Optimization and Statistics Toolbox a plus
Education and Experience:
- An undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline from a reputed university.
- Graduate studies in operations research, financial engineering would be a definite plus.
Administrative Assistant
Provide sales, marketing and administrative support to Principal (s). Perform functions for shared office responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Provide pre-sales assistance to Principal (s) by coordinating all requirements for marketing and sales information and planning time commitments with appropriate business coordinator
- Organize and provide Principal with all materials (RFPs, etc.) supporting ongoing sales process
- Prepare client and vendor correspondence for Principal
- Facilitate ongoing ad hoc human resources requirements for company
- Act as front-line for all incoming communication via telephone/fax/posted mail and provide immediate customer service by responding to client's needs
- Perform routine tasks such as mail distribution, phone management, maintaining calendars, etc.
- Provide support for office equipment (including shared equipment) and plan maintenance. Equipment includes computers, printers, scanner, copiers, fax and postage meter
- Order office supplies, including overnight mail and kitchen supplies, maintain supplies and track depletion and replenishment needs
- Create, change and delete security authorizations for building access
- Consistently adhere to office standards and procedures and suggest improvements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Customer service focus with clients, principals and business community
- Effective and efficient interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
- Ability to prioritize as well as handle multiple tasks efficiently
- Strong time-management and organizational skills with attention to details
- Ability to change priorities and respond to principals quickly
- Initiative, follow-through, and teamwork with Principal and clients is essential
- Honesty, integrity and a high degree of discretion
Education and Experience:
- 3-5 years financial services experience
- Familiarity with human resources function
- Research experience desired in a financial services environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
- Series 65 a plus
Technology Associate
Provide IT implementation and support to the SCA infrastructure and client network.
Responsibilities:
- Working with a team possessing valuable experience from top consulting and investment companies, the analyst will be responsible for a variety of projects that would require them to utilize strong quantitative, analytical and qualitative skills.
- Projects could include: Working on patent-pending financial software tools from development through installation at client sites and further consulting, ongoing maintenance of existing software and company IT infrastructure.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and quantitative skills, be outgoing and creative, take initiative, work well in groups, and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience programming in C/C++, VB, C# or Java and prototyping algorithms is a must. Certification in any of the above a plus.
- A strong understanding of financial principles preferred. A quantitative finance background would be ideal. Consulting experience a plus.
- Series 65 license or equivalent financial certification is a plus
- Experience with Matlab Compiler, Optimization and Statistics Toolbox, ASP.NET, SQL Server a plus
Education and Experience:
- 2-5 years Implementation and database interfacing experience would be a definite plus.
- An undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline from a reputed university.
- Graduate studies in operations research, financial engineering would be a plus.
Wherever possible, please include cover letter, resume and transcript.
Email resumes and questions to
resumes@scagrp.com. No phone calls please.
SCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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