High School Diploma or GED
Experience in Operations, Client Services, Change or Finance line role in Financial Services is essential
Experience of Listed Exchange Traded Derivatives Execution or Clearing Operations is highly desirable
Confident communicator who can establish relationships and gain credibility quickly across a wide variety of stakeholders
Well versed in production of high-quality documents used to communicate complex information succinctly to a wide variety of Stakeholders
Confidence working with databases, SharePoint sites, PowerPoint and Excel is essential, and experience of AI tooling desirable
Candidate should be intellectually curious, seeking to understand the impact of change on processes
Experienced in working independently, seeking steer and guidance as and when necessary and with a track record of generating process improvement ideas
Running meetings with appropriate stakeholders for change projects, including agendas, supporting materials and meeting minutes
Be AMRS champion for ETD initiative tracking in Bank of America change management tool (Horizon) ensuring datasets are up to date for latest status
Provide high quality MI and updates to Executive Stakeholders, including support of Global Market Operations (GMO) requests for information
Responsible for supporting the Chicago based ETD Operations team across the lifecycle of a project including performing an impact assessment, working with SMEs to document business requirements, coordinating UAT testing and ensuring we maintain strong governance across a varied and diverse book of change

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Cost Engineering & Sourcing Strategy Analyst

Ace Hardware Corporation

Oak Brook, IL 60523

$88,400-$110,700/yr

~ 27 min OnsiteChildcare AssistanceEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Minimum of 3-5 years' prior work experience
Experience: Manufacturing, engineering, commodity trading, sourcing, analytics, forecasting, merchandising, product design, category management
Prior experience with sourcing software (Coupa, Jaggaer, etc) a plus
Education: Bachelor's degree or graduate degree preferred
Applicable fields of study include but are not limited to: Business, economics, engineering, analytics, mathematics, data science, supply chain, purchasing, merchandising, manufacturing, product design
Able to interpret complex, large volume and sometimes contradictory data to develop fact-backed insights and strategies
Demonstrated analytic abilities with an emphasis on critical thinking, root cause analysis, and problem solving required
Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross functional team setting to share insights, co-create outputs and iterate with speed
Demonstrated self-starter and ability to semi-independently run analysis to drive to answers
Clear, proactive and collaborative communicator
Can tactfully address issues with internal and external business partners
Demonstrates poise, composure, presence, communication skills and an understanding of key data drivers to establish rapport and respect with negotiation partners
Experience developing creative solutions that provide win-win outcomes in difficult or ambiguous situations
Skilled in coordinating timelines and project managing across multiple simultaneous projects
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills with a passion for discovering answers and insights
Preferably has previous experience using reporting tools such as Alteryx and Power BI
Experience with sourcing software (Coupa, Jaggaer, etc) a plus