Financial Modeling Analyst

Seeking an Financial Modelling Analyst for our client in Chicago, IL. The Financial Modelling Analyst position provides an excellent opportunity to work in a demanding, yet supportive, team-oriented environment. The Financial Modelling Analyst should have relevant professional experience, be entrepreneurial, poised, and able to deal with many different people both inside as well as outside the firm. Strong communication skills are critical to success in this role. 

Based in Chicago, Illinois, the Financial Modelling Analyst will serve as a key member of our client’s Global Business Enablement team, with the primary role of supporting our client’s proprietary valuation model. The Financial Modelling Analyst will gain a deep understanding of our client’s Valuations and Opinions business. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain high performance and scalable Anaplan model and related infrastructure by leading solution definition, capturing requirements, new model building
• Translate existing solutions, spreadsheets, and business problems into sophisticated Anaplan multi-dimensional models
• Work with the banking team to on-boarding new clients to the Anaplan platform
• Participate in data integration and migration solutions 
• Modify existing models as part of a connected solution, optimization, or incorporate new functionality and define the next generation of model integration
• Develop and maintain model documentation
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert provide technical support for global Anaplan users and manage product support; maintain the global security model and audit support
• Contribute to and maintain the support knowledgebase for Anaplan's platform as required by our client’s business development lifecycle

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Accounting Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Passion for business analytics and modeling
• 3-5 years of overall relevant technical experience (or related consulting experience), required
• 1-2 years of Anaplan model-building experience preferred
• Anaplan Level 1, 2, and 3 Model Building, Solutions Architect, Master Anaplanner, and Anaplan Way certifications a plus
• Prior experience in corporate finance and valuations, strongly preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel / financial modeling skills and strong Excel analytical capability (Pivot tables, macros)
• Understanding of data architecture and integration across platforms
• Experience in developing and troubleshooting models/solutions
• Ability to periodically work extended hours (in the office or remotely) as required to support the business in meeting deadlines
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, which specifically includes U.S. Citizens or permanent residents with a Green Card

Professional and Cultural Characteristics:

• An authentic individual with high integrity, whose personal and professional values are consistent with our client’s Culture Statement (Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Integration, Collaboration, Integrity)
• Assertive, articulate, and self-motivated, can manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaborator who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial environment
• Driven and ambitious professional who gains satisfaction from achieving personal and team goals
• Willingness to learn new concepts and technology to enhance and collaborate with teams
• Ability to effectively interface effectively with all levels of management and banking staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and work well in a team environment