IT-Venture is a central London based firm providing independent consultancy services and IT solutions to the alternative investment, real estate and retail industries.
We specialise in providing IT project advisory and implementation services primarily for alternative investment clients but also across a range of other industries. Services include vendor selection, project management, business analysis, data migration, software testing, report writing and software customisation.
In a constantly evolving economy and workplace, we realise the importance of working closely with our clients to fully understand their business and assist them implementing adaptable and lasting solutions.
London based
About Us
We are a rapidly growing and dynamic London based firm providing independent consultancy services and bespoke IT solutions to both top-tier and boutique investment clients within the private equity, real estate, pension advisory and retail industries. We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated technical consultant with an IT or business systems related background to support our growing team. This role will provide the opportunity for successful candidates to ‘hit the ground running’ from day one and will be ideally suited to driven candidates with a proven technical competency who will be comfortable working face-to-face with our clients and actively contribute to the direction of our projects.
Main duties
This role will provide a diverse variety of opportunity to get involved in all areas of our business from day one. Initially, the primary focus of this position will be to provide our clients with data analysis and report development services. This will include gathering report requirements from clients, report design and coding using a variety of technologies (e.g. SQL, SSRS, VBA macros, SAS, Excel).
This role will have the following major duties and responsibilities:
- Whilst a technical role, we emphasise that the role will frequently be client-facing rather than a purely back-office systems / IT development role.
- Liaise with client business users and IT teams to gather and assist in defining detailed requirements and functional specifications for report requests.
- Develop and deliver reports through best suited technologies and coding languages.
- Report testing and reconciliation.
- Ensure quality and timeliness of delivery and assist in the enhancement of reporting methodologies.
- Ensure all work meets prescribed standards in design and quality.
- Document all work and communications to a high professional standard.
Required attributes:
- Strong problem solving skills and ability to ‘think outside the box’.
- Quick to grasp new concepts and coding languages.
- Good attention to detail.
- Understand concepts of database and systems architecture.
- Demonstrated awareness of programming techniques and methodology.
- MS Excel (Advanced) – A knowledge of excel formulas as well as a proficiency in writing VBA macros.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- A ‘can do’ attitude – willingness to accept challenges and innovative approaches.
- Good time management and an ability to multi-task/balance parallel work streams
- Minimum 2.1 degree in an IT or business systems related discipline.
Desired attributes:
- A team player who is able to work independently
- Strong organisational & interpersonal skills
- Experience of working on a software project.
Experience of specific software is not a pre-requisite and full training will be provided on the technologies used.
Benefits
- Permanent position with a competitive salary
- Discretionary bonus
- Private healthcare
- Opportunity to work directly with clients
To apply please send your CV to bheyman@itventure.com