Valuation Platforms Administrator

Seeking a Valuations Systems Platform Analyst/Administrator for a direct hire opportunity in Chicago.

Based in Chicago, Illinois, the Valuation Systems Analyst will serve as a key member of our client’s Global Business Enablement team, with the primary role of supporting the technology underlying their proprietary valuation model. The Valuation Systems Analyst will work with internal and external stakeholders to understand business challenges, using technology and process as tools to address these challenges. The Valuation Systems Analyst will gain a deep understanding of our client’s Valuations and Opinions business. 

The Valuation Systems Analyst position provides an excellent opportunity to work in a demanding, yet supportive, team-oriented environment. The Valuation Systems 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. Our client fosters a cohesive and supportive work environment and encourages teamwork.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high performance and scalable Anaplan model and related infrastructure by leading solution design, capturing requirements, maintaining solution roadmap, performing new model building and existing model updates
• Develop and maintain existing automated reporting templates and data connections in Workiva, and work to solution, test, and build new automated reporting templates
• Work with the banking team to onboard new clients to the Anaplan and Workiva ecosystems
• Participate in implementation of data integration and migration solutions
• Work with internal teams across departments, external teams, and clients to achieve program goals
• Optimize existing models for performance and UX
• Develop and maintain model and related ecosystem documentation and training materials
• 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 the Anaplan platform as required by company's business development lifecycle

Interested candidates should meet the following requirements:

NO THIRD-PARTY CANDIDATES PLEASE

Professional and Cultural Characteristics:

• Authentic individual with high integrity, whose personal and professional values are consistent with Lincoln’s Culture Statement (Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Integration, Collaboration, Integrity)
• Assertive, articulate, and self-motivated, can manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Resourceful, motivated problem solver with ability to identify and execute next steps
• Strong collaborator who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial environment
• Driven and ambitious professional who gains satisfaction from achieving personal and team goals
• Desire to learn new concepts and technology to enhance solutions 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

Other Qualifications:

• Passion for business analytics and modeling
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or equivalent
• Experience in developing, deploying, and troubleshooting complex multidimensional models or other software solutions
• Advanced Microsoft Excel / financial modeling skills and strong Excel analytical capability (Pivot tables, macros)
• 2-4 years of overall relevant technical experience (or related consulting experience)
• Experience in change management, drafting internal and external communications, training materials, and presentations
• Understanding of data architecture and integration across platforms
• 1-2 years of Anaplan model building experience, preferred
• 1-2 years of Workiva report creation or WData connection build a plus
• Experience working on SaaS implementation project(s) preferred
• Prior experience in corporate finance and valuations a plus
• Anaplan Level 1, 2 and 3 Model Building, Solutions Architect, Master Anaplanner and Anaplan Way certifications a plus
• Ability to periodically work extended hours (in the office or remotely) as required to support the business in meeting deadlines

Other Details:

·      Schedule: 9-5

·      Location: Chicago, IL

·      Duration: Permanent

Our client supports its employees with highly competitive benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, flexible-spending accounts, and a deferred compensation program through its 401(k) and profit-sharing plans.