ColdFusion Job Opening in WRDS

Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) is a web-based business data research service from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Developed in 1993 to support faculty research at Wharton, the service has evolved to become a common tool for research for over 250 institutions around the world.

WRDS is the de facto standard for business data, providing researchers worldwide with instant access to financial, economic, and marketing data though a uniform, web-based interface. This hosted data service has become the locus for quantitative data research and is recognized by the academic and financial research community around the world as the leading business intelligence tool.

WRDS provides access to COMPUSTAT, CRSP, IBES/First Call, NYSE-TAQ, Global Insight, OptionMetrics and other important business research databases.

WRDS is currently accepting applications for a Programmer/Analyst:

Requirements:

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, or another closely related discipline with two years (junior) or 5-7 years (senior) experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• SAS programming (or willingness to learn)
• Database design, HTML, UNIX
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven data analysis skills are necessary

Desired skills:

• PERL
• MS SQL Server
• Web development (ColdFusion a plus)
• Very large databases
• and research methods

View the job posting and apply online.