Job Responsibilities
I no longer work for Bloomberg. I scrutinized internal and
external data flow processes, uncovering program
anomalies...data flow from source to object. Whether it was
contributor/feed data or Bloomberg derived data, there were
always problems. I managed a Pricing/QA electronic queue of
client inquires; upon analysis, I discovered where problem
originated, whether it was contributor issue or internal
bug/design issue. I was in direct contact with
contributor/programming, and our programming group in NYC. I
also worked in Mortgages and International Bonds. All the code
in the world cannot handle Uniquely Structured Financial
Instruments. I sought formulas in prospectuses, and once again,
contacted source of data and NY programming to resolve data/data
flow issues.
I developed understanding and envisioned mainframe structure and
behavior. I managed and maintained Ticker Plant Database, and
directly effected prices and rates available to our customers
worldwide.
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Job Requirements
hands on, on the job training; education in Currencies,
Mortgages and International Debt. As employees, we also had
access to BU (Bloomberg University), and were encouraged to
increase understanding of financial markets and all Microsoft
applications.
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Uppers
Always busy, never bored, team work, working independently, thinking on your
feet, performing in the clutch, soothing irate clients...job was very satisfying
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Downers
No worst parts, only that after a long illness they elected not to "rehire" me -
that's the worst
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Lifestyle
dress code was corporate casual; we were all very busy; no travel; typical 9-5
job (except during peak periods, we were expected to stay late - no problem! the
customers were waiting!)
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Compensation
I began at $26,000; following year $30,000; next year $35,000 - $39,000,
$42,000, $44,000... hard work was rewarded.
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Advice to Jobseekers
Very exciting, phenomenal product, hard satisfying work.
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