The Company

Bloomberg is the world¿s most trusted source of information for businesses and professionals. Bloomberg combines innovative technology with unmatched analytic, data, news, display and distribution capabilities, to deliver critical information via the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL® service and multimedia platforms. Bloomberg's media services cover the world with more than 2,200 news and multimedia professionals at 146 bureaus in 72 countries. The BLOOMBERG TELEVISION® 24-hour network delivers smart television to more than 240 million homes. BLOOMBERG RADIO® services broadcast via SIRIUS XM Radio and 1worldspaceTM satellite radio globally and on WBBR 1130AM in New York. The award-winning monthly BLOOMBERG MARKETS® magazine, Bloomberg BusinessWeek magazine and the BLOOMBERG.COM® financial news and information Web site provide news and insight to businesses and investors.

The Role

We are currently looking for a Custom Study Specialist to join our Desktop Build Team in New York. A Desktop Build Group representative specializing in custom study development is well versed with software development using Microsoft Visual Studio and either C# or Visual Basic. A strong knowledge of the data and analytical needs of technical analysis as applied in the financial markets is also needed. Some proficiency with charting using the Bloomberg terminal is a plus but not a requirement. Desktop Build Custom Study Specialists are client-facing and engage in a consultative manner, extracting the exact algorithmic and workflow needs of the user. They should also be proficient with competitor¿s systems with the ability to translate studies developed in a competitor¿s language.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing customized solutions for clients and prospects in the Americas
• Assisting Sales Force in promoting this custom study product
• Liaising with Product Development teams to drive product enhancements
• Directly impacting sales through developed applications and direct customer interaction

Qualifications:

• Must have strong product and market knowledge in either Equity, Fixed Income, FX or Commodities
• Expertise using Microsoft Visual Studio, both Visual Basic and C#
• Knowledge of competitor¿s products and experience in custom study development
• Must be proactive, energized, and prepared to take ownership in a fast turnaround/development environment
• Prior experience with use of the Bloomberg Terminal is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ideal candidate will be: highly creative; self-motivated; project oriented; capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously and within strict deadlines; works independently as well as part of a team.