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Placed 11/18/09: 
Risk Analytics/Financial Analysis

COMPANY
Cottonwood Financial, headquartered in Las Colinas, Texas, is one of the largest privately-held financial service providers to the growing, under-banked segment of the retail consumer finance industry. Founded in 1996, we have over 280 company owned locations across the country. We are actively engaged in a high-volume, rapid retail rollout of new locations to significantly increase the footprint of our company throughout the United States in both existing and new markets. We also continue to expand our product and service offerings.

KEYCOMPANY FACTS
· Named to Dallas Business Journal’s “Top 100 Fastest Growing Businesses” for five consecutive years
· Profitable every year since inception
· Revenues have doubled since 2004
· Company has no debt - growth funded through internal capital
· Plan to expand to 500 locations by the end of 2013
· Locations are company owned – no franchises
· Approximately 770 employees – 140+ at Corporate and 630+ in the field
· Corporate Office has 38,000 square feet

BENEFITS
Include medical (PPO or HSA), dental, vision, life, AD&D, 401(k) with company match, and a business casual work environment.

INDUSTRY
The US consumer finance industry has exploded in recent years to annual revenue of greater than $40 billion. Retail consumer finance companies, a subset of the consumer finance industry, operate primarily in the subprime portion of the market serving under-banked consumers who are seeking secured/unsecured cash loans as a low cost alternative to costly bounced-check fees, late payment penalties, and other less desirable short-term credit options.

CURRENT PRODUCT MIX
Cash Advances
Cash Advances are typically small, unsecured, short-term (until payday) cash loans of up to $2,000. These loans are usually payable in a single payment. Requirements for Cash Advances include a regular source of income, an active checking account, and valid driver’s license or state ID. To learn more about Cash Advances, please visit the Community Financial Services Association of America website at http://www.cfsa.net/about_payday_advance.html.

Title Loans
Title Loans are typically small,secured, short-term auto equity cash loans of up to $20,000. These loans are usually payable in a single payment. Requirements for a Title Loan include a regular source of income, a free and clear title, and a valid driver’s license.

Installment Loans
Installment Loans are typically small,unsecured or secured,short term cash loans of up to $2,000. These loans are repaid with a fixed number of periodic equal-sized payments. Requirements for Installment Loans include a regular source of income, an active checking account, and valid driver’s license or state ID.

SIMILAR PUBLIC COMPETITORS

Advance America
QC Financial

POSITION
Reporting to the head of Project Management and working closely with the CEO/Founder, this position’s charter is to increase the company’s profits through improved underwriting.

RESPONSIBILITIES
· Develop an underwriting model
· Analyze and assess the value of available data from bureaus, internal customer accounts, and 3^rd party vendors
· Perform complex statistical modeling
· Continuously improve underwriting criteria and scoring to increase the overall profitability of our customer portfolio
· Update underwriting algorithms as new products are launched, or existing products are updated
· Make recommendations on how to refine and improve the model based on changes occurring in the marketplace

POTENTIAL CANDIDATES
· Director/Manager of Risk Management
· Director/Manager of Risk Analytics
· Senior/Lead Statistician
· Senior Modeler/Analyst
· Senior Quantitative Analyst
· Senior Portfolio Analyst

REQUIREMENTS
· Undergraduate degree, preferably in statistics or mathematics
· Minimum of five years of risk analytics/underwriting work experience
· Minimum of two years experience with SAS software
· Based in DFW area (no relocation)

IDEAL CANDIDATE
· Masters in statistics or mathematics
· Experience in consumer finance or banking
· Strategic “thinker” who is also a “doer”
· SAS certified

COMPENSATION
Annual salary is targeted to be up to $95,000.

CONTACT
cwfrec1jobs@cottonwoodfinancial.com

Placed 10/16/09:
Announcement for Faculty Positions in the Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering Department, The University of Texas at Arlington

The Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applicants for two tenure track faculty positions.

Applicants for the first position will be considered for the rank of Professor or Associate Professor, commensurate with their records in teaching, scholarship, and funded research. The ideal candidate will have (a) an earned Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or related field; (b) a significant record of scholarship and funded research; (c) a commitment to teaching excellence and to innovation in the continued development of our undergraduate, graduate, and distance education programs; (d) recognized expertise in Systems Engineering; and (e) an interest in providing leadership in the development of our Systems Engineering research program.

Applicants for the second position will be considered for the rank of Assistant Professor. The ideal candidate will have (a) an earned Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or related field; (b) a commitment to develop a significant record of scholarship and funded research by the time of the tenure decision; (c) a commitment to teaching excellence and to innovation in the continued development of our undergraduate, graduate, and distance education programs; (d) expertise in Manufacturing Systems, Systems Engineering, or Applied Statistics/Operations Research; and (e) an interest in participating in the development of our research programs.

The Department has 10 full time faculty and about 300 students. The Department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Industrial Engineering, an M.S. in Engineering Management, an M.S. in Logistics, and an M.S. in Systems Engineering. Research centers within the Department include the Systems Engineering Research Center, the Center on Stochastic Modeling, Optimization, & Statistics, and the Microfluidics Fabrication Laboratory. Our research and educational programs are rigorous and well respected in the community. Applicants will be expected to take a significant role in academic and research efforts in one or more of these areas.

The University is located in the middle of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metroplex, a major industrial center with abundant opportunity for industry interaction in aerospace, manufacturing, telecommunications, electronics, logistics, transportation, energy, and many others. Arlington is a thriving community with convenient access to the entertainment, recreational, and cultural activities offered by a major metropolitan area.

Please send resumes with three references to Dr. Jay Rosenberger, Chair of Search Committee, Box 19017, Arlington, Texas 76019. Phone: 817-272-3092. Email: jrosenbe@uta.edu . The screening of candidates will begin November 1, 2009, and continue until the position is filled. Please clearly indicate the position that you want to be considered for.

This is a security sensitive position, and a criminal background check will be conducted on finalists.

U T Arlington is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Placed 10/16/09:

Analyst 3 - Operations Research

How to Apply

Please complete the entire online application along with any prescreening questions that pertain to this opportunity. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
About Us

Seventy-Five years ago, with humble beginnings, brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo began E. & J. Gallo Winery. Today, we are the world's largest family-owned winery. We distribute wines to 90 countries and are the largest exporter of California wine. E. & J. Gallo Winery employs a creative and talented team of more than 5,000 people.
We truly believe that the contributions of our employees are what make our Winery a dominant force in the ever-growing wine industry.

SUMMARY
Uses expertise to conduct logical analyses of management issues and information requirements that will be used enhance and streamline company operations. Develops analytical solutions using an expanded arsenal of modeling algorithms and applying best modeling practices and processes for packaging those analytical solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering plus 5 years of experience applying mathematics for business functions and processes in manufacturing, supply chain, or distribution.

EEO/AA M/F/V/D

To Apply: For a complete job description and to apply on-line please use the link below and complete the entire on-line application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

http://jobs.gallo.com/psp/ert/EJGAPP/PSFT_HR/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=1964&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1
Placed 10/5/09:

Analytical Consultant
The Center of Excellence in Operations Research Applications (OR COE) at SAS Institute has an opening (http://lionhrtpub.com/orms/classifieds/sas809a.html ) for an experienced Analytical Consultant with strong OR modeling and algorithmic expertise. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of and experience in stochastic models and/or pricing applications, though strong candidates with other areas of expertise are also encouraged to apply. Representatives from the OR R&D department at SAS will be attending the INFORMS conference in San Diego and participating in the INFORMS Job Fair.

About the Center

The OR COE represents the second phase of SAS' investment in Operations Research. The Center is organizationally located in the SAS OR R&D department which has well over thirty members with advanced degrees in OR and related fields. Its role extends beyond traditional product development to include customized solution development and implementations that require deep OR expertise, technical pre-sales and consulting support, and promotion of OR to customers and SAS' global sales force. Since its inception in early 2009, it has had some strong early successes and expects to grow to accommodate demand from SAS customers globally.

To Apply

Applications accepted online only at: http://www.sas.com/jobs/USjobs/search.html. All other forms of application may not be considered. Please refer to job# 09001575 when applying online.

Working at SAS

"If you treat employees as if they make a difference to the company, they will," says SAS President & CEO, Dr. James Goodnight.

SAS employees benefit from our company's work-life programs and our unique corporate culture. SAS continues to receive accolades as one of the best companies to work for in America. Living in the Raleigh-Durham-RTP, NC area offers excellent educational, cultural, sporting, and recreational amenities.

Placed 9/21/09:
Senior Operations Analyst Columbia, MD

Arbitron Inc. is a media and marketing research firm serving radio broadcasters, cable companies, advertisers, advertising agencies and outdoor advertising companies. Arbitron’s core businesses are measuring network and local market radio audiences across the United States; surveying the retail, media and product patterns of local market consumers; and providing application software used for analyzing media audience and marketing information data. The Company has developed the Portable People Meter, a new technology for media and marketing research.

Through our Scarborough Research joint venture, Arbitron also provides additional media and marketing research services to the broadcast television, newspaper, out-of-home and online industries.

We are looking for a Senior Operations Analyst, to join our Sampling team located in Columbia, MD

Responsibilities:

• Works as an integral member of the Sampling Department in a time-critical production environment.
• Conducts tactical or strategic analyses using advanced mathematical techniques (linear regression, markov chains, survivor analysis, etc.) to address business and customer issues. These analyses must be logical, clear, and succinct.
• Responsible for creation and maintenance of operational budget models.
• Queries data from large relational databases for various analyses and/or requests, using Access, TOAD or SQL.
• Develops Business Intelligence reports on key operational metrics.
• Uses and modifies predictive models in a database environment to forecast behavioral rates based on trends, external variables, and methodological changes.
• Designs and uses tools (Excel spreadsheets, Access macros, SQL statements, SAS code, etc.) to predict and monitor sample performance at the survey and/or market level.
• Serves on various interdepartmental teams seeking to propose, evaluate and implement new initiatives.
• Help write new software requirements and tests, as an end-user, software changes and new code.
• Detects, troubleshoots, and resolves data or system anomalies in a time-critical production environment.
• Identifies and implements enhancements to documented departmental procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in social science, mathematics, statistics, business, or related fields. Graduate degree preferred.
• 2-4 years experience in at least one of the following fields: statistics, research, business analytics, or economics, preferably in operations.
• Expertise using Excel as well as Access, Oracle or other relational database software.
• 2+ years using data analysis software (SAS, Minitab, SPSS, Matlab, R, etc.) with datasets of millions of rows.
• Strong analytical skills with emphasis in linear regression, markov chains, probability distributions, or related areas.
• Knowledge of data collection and research methodologies and/or experience with syndicated data preferred.
• Demonstrated success and effectiveness working in a time-critical production environment.
• Aptitude to detect, foresee, and troubleshoot data processing anomalies and implement corrective actions.
• Outstanding organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills, with great attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership skills and proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong familiarity with SQL and business intelligence platforms.

We believe a company is only as good as its people. Our mission is to create a diverse workplace where each individual is valued and respected.

We offer a comprehensive employment package, including competitive compensation, excellent health care plans, 401K matching, tuition assistance, stock purchase, skill development, flexible work environment and more.

Immigration Sponsorship will not be available for this position.

Send your resume to: opsjobs@arbitron.com or Fax: 410-312-8607 Arbitron Inc., Attn: OE Recruiter, 9705 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD. 21046

Visit us at www.arbitron.com!!

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V