Position Title: Analyst
Business Unit(s): Analytics
Reports To: Lead Manager/Manager
This role within the Information Management Team supports various functions including Data Management, Business Intelligence Reporting and Infrastructure. This role will be in a team that is expected to design and develop Information management solutions which will help business drive informed decisions. The incumbent would contribute in information management deliverables that involve but not restricted to, Developing Data marts, warehouses using various ETL technologies and Building reporting framework, end user information delivery applications using BI and Web technologies.
This will entail the following
Developing and maintaining data marts and data warehouses
Developing and supporting reporting solutions
Support other analytical needs of the business
1. Independently delivers end to end on simple projects. Should assist in delivery of more complicated analyses/strategy under supervision of the team lead within agreed timelines and as per agreed quality standards
2. Build confidence amongst Managers (Admin and Functional) by flawless and timely delivery of projects
3. Takes up on-boarding roles for new team members.
4. Collaborate with others across the team to achieve the overall goal
5. Should be able to resole queries/issues associated with a project with the help of a manager/senior-analyst
6. Understands business objective of the project and should work with manager/senior- analyst to implement the solution
7. Ensure adherence with all the applicable compliance policies (Data security policy, AML, operational risk, Functional manual, Group Compliance Manual, Audit recommendations, Internal Control requirements, regulatory guidelines etc.) and business standards of Organization as applicable. Take timely action on Audit comments and be able to demonstrate compliance with Internal controls
4 year Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from reputed university. Concentration on Computers, Science or other fields such as engineering.
Strong analytical skills. Knowledge of Data warehousing and ETL concepts
1+ years of proven data management/information management experience or equivalent. Knowledge and understanding of financial services preferred.
Knowledge of SAS, RDBMS structures, SQL. Working knowledge of UNIX/mainframes. Desirable knowledge of COGNOS, Actuate reporting tools
Knowledge of ETL Tools (Data Stage, Informatica, Oracle Warehouse Developer) for certain functions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to develop and effectively communicate
complex concepts and ideas
Ability to work in cross-functional teams. Strong interpersonal skills and drive for success
Salary Offered – 4L to 5L pa Fixed + Annual Performance Based Bonus
No. of vacancies – 2
Friday, September 30, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
10 Signs You're About To Get Fired
These are Boom Times, & atleast Indian Cos aren't cutting jobs, but for other reasons like being casual at work, unproductive, or even if your company isn't making much money, there still are reasons you could lose that job. Keep those ears to the ground.
1. Your Company is Sold
Tough times can mean lots of mergers and acquisitions – was your company bought out or taken over recently? Even if you’ve been told your job is safe, these kinds of corporate moves always mean the deck will be shuffled, so make sure you hold you cards firmly. Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions, and be ready to give a sales pitch on your worth to the company should you be called in by your boss or a consultant.
2. Pay or Benefits are Cut
Did the company’s lunchroom coffee suddenly stop being free, or worse: have your benefits been stopped? Maybe you moved to a smaller office. Everyone is tightening the belt these days, but watch for little and big signs that your company isn’t doing well. Make sure you have your resume polished, but don’t act like you’re already halfway out the door – now is the time to help add to the bottom line wherever you can. It’ll help your company, and boost your worth to it.
3. Coworkers Are Fired
Pink slips are handed out at various times in the year, but you’ve been told your job is safe. If layoffs have happened at your work, don’t be naive to think you couldn’t be next. Make sure you have your resume ready, and scope out the job market. The worst thing is to be laid off and unprepared, so be ready – just in case.
4. You’re Left Out of Meetings
There’s a management meeting you normally attend, but “someone forgot to tell you.” You’re left out of the loop when important memos are sent out, or other company decisions are made that you previously would’ve been consulted on. If this is you: get ready to hit the job hunting trail. Being discounted is like ticking clock, telling you your time in your current job is about to be up.
5. You Don’t Get Along with Your Boss
This one may be obvious, but just in case: if you and your boss aren’t getting along, your job is in jeopardy. Think about it: when he or she is asked who to give a pink slip, you’ll have a bull’s-eye on your back. If this is you, look for ways to move within your company. Not possible? Make sure no matter what, even if your Boss isn't your most favourite person in the world, you should ensure you have a good, healthy rapport with him/her, it might just save your job.
6. You’re Given a Dead-End Task
Are you counting paperclips, getting xeroxes & photocopies or are you told to do some other task that seems pointless or a dead-end or menial? You may be axed soon: being sent down a dead-end road at work is like being shoved into a corner – a sure sign your skills are not being valued. Look for ways to bring your skills back into the limelight. Volunteer for tasks that no one else wants to take on to show you’re not ready to disappear; it beats shredding paper, right?
7. Your Projects Are Stalled
Feel like all of your work is stopped in its tracks because no one seems to be interested? Watch your back: having your projects stalled out on someone’s desk is like a big neon sign, announcing that you may be fired soon. Look for projects that you can get accomplished, to show you can contribute to the company’s objectives.
8. Your have been absent a lot lately
Have you been taking it easy lately & calling in sick atleast once a week? Do you come late to work & leave early? Absenteeism is fast catching on to be on of the prime reasons for terminations these last couple of years. So make sure, aside from your privileged/sick leaves, you're right there in your chair when the Boss walks by your aisle, beaming like a new shinny penny.
9. You don't 'FIT' into the culture at work
Many of us are needles in a haystack, misfits in a group, the sore thumb that sticks out when it comes to group dynamics. Recent studies have shown that if you dont blend in with the local teams at work, your chances of being 'left out in the cold' are higher. So go for that team outing, get a new wardrobe, treat your colleagues once in a while, be friendly (not over friendly, that's just creepy!), well dressed, smelling good, on time at work, a helping team player & if your leaving the company means 3-4 more employees following in your lead, the company won't want such attrition!
10. You See Your Job Advertised
You’re scouting for a new job, and you see an ad from your company. You read the duties and realize: this is my job! If your company is looking to add to the staff, no problem, but if not, take this as a sign that you might be replaced soon. Don’t be surprised to be asked to train the new guy first – right before your pink slip lands on your desk. Start updating your resume, just in case a promotion isn’t next.
1. Your Company is Sold
Tough times can mean lots of mergers and acquisitions – was your company bought out or taken over recently? Even if you’ve been told your job is safe, these kinds of corporate moves always mean the deck will be shuffled, so make sure you hold you cards firmly. Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions, and be ready to give a sales pitch on your worth to the company should you be called in by your boss or a consultant.
2. Pay or Benefits are Cut
Did the company’s lunchroom coffee suddenly stop being free, or worse: have your benefits been stopped? Maybe you moved to a smaller office. Everyone is tightening the belt these days, but watch for little and big signs that your company isn’t doing well. Make sure you have your resume polished, but don’t act like you’re already halfway out the door – now is the time to help add to the bottom line wherever you can. It’ll help your company, and boost your worth to it.
3. Coworkers Are Fired
Pink slips are handed out at various times in the year, but you’ve been told your job is safe. If layoffs have happened at your work, don’t be naive to think you couldn’t be next. Make sure you have your resume ready, and scope out the job market. The worst thing is to be laid off and unprepared, so be ready – just in case.
4. You’re Left Out of Meetings
There’s a management meeting you normally attend, but “someone forgot to tell you.” You’re left out of the loop when important memos are sent out, or other company decisions are made that you previously would’ve been consulted on. If this is you: get ready to hit the job hunting trail. Being discounted is like ticking clock, telling you your time in your current job is about to be up.
5. You Don’t Get Along with Your Boss
This one may be obvious, but just in case: if you and your boss aren’t getting along, your job is in jeopardy. Think about it: when he or she is asked who to give a pink slip, you’ll have a bull’s-eye on your back. If this is you, look for ways to move within your company. Not possible? Make sure no matter what, even if your Boss isn't your most favourite person in the world, you should ensure you have a good, healthy rapport with him/her, it might just save your job.
6. You’re Given a Dead-End Task
Are you counting paperclips, getting xeroxes & photocopies or are you told to do some other task that seems pointless or a dead-end or menial? You may be axed soon: being sent down a dead-end road at work is like being shoved into a corner – a sure sign your skills are not being valued. Look for ways to bring your skills back into the limelight. Volunteer for tasks that no one else wants to take on to show you’re not ready to disappear; it beats shredding paper, right?
7. Your Projects Are Stalled
Feel like all of your work is stopped in its tracks because no one seems to be interested? Watch your back: having your projects stalled out on someone’s desk is like a big neon sign, announcing that you may be fired soon. Look for projects that you can get accomplished, to show you can contribute to the company’s objectives.
8. Your have been absent a lot lately
Have you been taking it easy lately & calling in sick atleast once a week? Do you come late to work & leave early? Absenteeism is fast catching on to be on of the prime reasons for terminations these last couple of years. So make sure, aside from your privileged/sick leaves, you're right there in your chair when the Boss walks by your aisle, beaming like a new shinny penny.
9. You don't 'FIT' into the culture at work
Many of us are needles in a haystack, misfits in a group, the sore thumb that sticks out when it comes to group dynamics. Recent studies have shown that if you dont blend in with the local teams at work, your chances of being 'left out in the cold' are higher. So go for that team outing, get a new wardrobe, treat your colleagues once in a while, be friendly (not over friendly, that's just creepy!), well dressed, smelling good, on time at work, a helping team player & if your leaving the company means 3-4 more employees following in your lead, the company won't want such attrition!
10. You See Your Job Advertised
You’re scouting for a new job, and you see an ad from your company. You read the duties and realize: this is my job! If your company is looking to add to the staff, no problem, but if not, take this as a sign that you might be replaced soon. Don’t be surprised to be asked to train the new guy first – right before your pink slip lands on your desk. Start updating your resume, just in case a promotion isn’t next.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Helping the Internet Help You by Being a Networking Magnet
How To Be Accessible on Linkedin for maximizing True Reach to you & your Network
Kindergarten lesson no 1: Opportunities come knocking silently, grab them before they disappear! And indeed as I have seen over many years on Linkedin, the professionals who actually took the pains to connect with me & keep updated about the market updates & hiring updates I was giving them were far more likelier to land up with their dream jobs than people who didn't even bother making/updating their Linkedin profiles! Guys! Time to wake up. You thought brushing your teeth in the morning was important, going to college was important, studying, staying healthy, etc was important. That transitioned to making sure you have your cvs uploaded on popular and not so popular jobsites (read Naukri, Timesjobs, Monster or even newcomers Shine.com), sending your cvs to consultants randomly (that does no good I assure you, the cvs usually stay in their inboxes or get deleted) was important. No no no no. NO.
How Influential Are You: Trends change (usually for a decade at a time), & this decade has seen growing popularity among businesses for networking via the very intelligent & intuitive Linkedin.com. People are increasingly understanding what Self worth (http://klout.com/)is all about & creating & regularly updating their professional profiles on various networks for maximising their chances at reaching out to the best opportunities out there.[If you spend more time on just Facebook than Linkedin or Twitter, this note isn't for you :)] So if you don't already have a Linkedin profile, go on & make one, won't cost you nothing & will help you tons. Get some genuine recommendations from people you have actually worked with & who truly recommend you & your work, put in a decent picture that depicts your personality, keep in touch with people for work & other professional needs & you shall win the day!
What exactly is my KLOUT?
In plain ENGLISH, be Approachable & out there!
How Should I be Approachable?: For ensuring you are approachable for the best opportunities orbiting the internet right now, ensure someone doesn't have problems in accessing you. Lets consider Linkedin as a prime example.
It helps to be directly approachable on Linkedin, rather than having the need for your email address to be entered in the add box, which results in most of the people who are trying to approach you with good opportunities to look for other people who are easily accessible. This happens when you choose a privacy setting which allows only those people to add you, who know you personally or otherwise.
You can always reject add requests you dont want, keeping it to a once in a week custom, but be as accessible as you can on Linkedin, You never know the next opportunity could give a major boost to your career. There are many living testimonials of how success can be achieved using Linkedin the right way. :)
If needed, keep a separate email account for Linked in networking so your personal email account is not spammed with mails, but adding an email next to your display name, for eg. John Smith (jsmith219@hotmail.com) as your identity there will also help people approach you who cannot send direct invites anymore or who have their invite limits reached but still have a good opportunity to speak to you about.
Lets not plunder Linkedin!
Also, encourage among your peers & Linkedin contacts to use Linkedin more responsibly & not post jokes, random quotes etc, which basically brings down the main purpose the site is built for, Clean & Simple Networking! Also, try not to hit on people on Linkedin as that is seen as very unprofessional by some people and they may just remove you off their lists! ;)
More soon on effective networking!
Happy Networking! :)
Neha Asthana
CEO
HR Interface Executive Search
Mumbai
Email: neha.asthana@gmail.com
Kindergarten lesson no 1: Opportunities come knocking silently, grab them before they disappear! And indeed as I have seen over many years on Linkedin, the professionals who actually took the pains to connect with me & keep updated about the market updates & hiring updates I was giving them were far more likelier to land up with their dream jobs than people who didn't even bother making/updating their Linkedin profiles! Guys! Time to wake up. You thought brushing your teeth in the morning was important, going to college was important, studying, staying healthy, etc was important. That transitioned to making sure you have your cvs uploaded on popular and not so popular jobsites (read Naukri, Timesjobs, Monster or even newcomers Shine.com), sending your cvs to consultants randomly (that does no good I assure you, the cvs usually stay in their inboxes or get deleted) was important. No no no no. NO.
How Influential Are You: Trends change (usually for a decade at a time), & this decade has seen growing popularity among businesses for networking via the very intelligent & intuitive Linkedin.com. People are increasingly understanding what Self worth (http://klout.com/)is all about & creating & regularly updating their professional profiles on various networks for maximising their chances at reaching out to the best opportunities out there.[If you spend more time on just Facebook than Linkedin or Twitter, this note isn't for you :)] So if you don't already have a Linkedin profile, go on & make one, won't cost you nothing & will help you tons. Get some genuine recommendations from people you have actually worked with & who truly recommend you & your work, put in a decent picture that depicts your personality, keep in touch with people for work & other professional needs & you shall win the day!
What exactly is my KLOUT?
In plain ENGLISH, be Approachable & out there!
How Should I be Approachable?: For ensuring you are approachable for the best opportunities orbiting the internet right now, ensure someone doesn't have problems in accessing you. Lets consider Linkedin as a prime example.
It helps to be directly approachable on Linkedin, rather than having the need for your email address to be entered in the add box, which results in most of the people who are trying to approach you with good opportunities to look for other people who are easily accessible. This happens when you choose a privacy setting which allows only those people to add you, who know you personally or otherwise.
You can always reject add requests you dont want, keeping it to a once in a week custom, but be as accessible as you can on Linkedin, You never know the next opportunity could give a major boost to your career. There are many living testimonials of how success can be achieved using Linkedin the right way. :)
If needed, keep a separate email account for Linked in networking so your personal email account is not spammed with mails, but adding an email next to your display name, for eg. John Smith (jsmith219@hotmail.com) as your identity there will also help people approach you who cannot send direct invites anymore or who have their invite limits reached but still have a good opportunity to speak to you about.
Lets not plunder Linkedin!
Also, encourage among your peers & Linkedin contacts to use Linkedin more responsibly & not post jokes, random quotes etc, which basically brings down the main purpose the site is built for, Clean & Simple Networking! Also, try not to hit on people on Linkedin as that is seen as very unprofessional by some people and they may just remove you off their lists! ;)
More soon on effective networking!
Happy Networking! :)
Neha Asthana
CEO
HR Interface Executive Search
Mumbai
Email: neha.asthana@gmail.com
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