Contracts & Vendor Management Analyst

Fortress Investment Group•New York, NY

2d•$100,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The analyst will assist in the management of Market Data and Application Development software for Fortress Investment Group LLC employees globally. The analyst will manage orders for services from employees across the firm, update inventory database records, manage contract renewals and review invoices for accuracy. The candidate must be familiar with general accounting concepts to provide accurate accounting of expenses as well as have a general understanding of the various vendors/platforms they are managing. The candidate will also possess strong interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills; strong organizational and analytical skills. Additionally, to be successful, the right candidate must be a team player with strong customer service orientation.

Requirements

3-5+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrates ability to prioritize assigned work and complete in a timely manner
BS Degree (or equivalent) in accounting/finance
Demonstrates excellent attention to detail, ability to follow multi-step processes, organization skills and ability to multi-task; ability to effectively manage an unpredictable workload and meet established deadlines
Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrates high service orientation, integrity, discretion and follow through
Demonstrates the ability to work across broad, diverse groups; demonstrates the ability to collaborate and develop/maintain relationships with both internally and externally
Strong business analytical skills
Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially with Excel and Outlook are required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of FITs and ServiceNow a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in day-to-day management of contracted services by processing requests to add, cancel or re-assign services due to moves, departures or changes in business requirements
Update the contract database FITs (Financial Information Tracking System) to maintain accurate records of inventory
Manage the contract renewal process for vendors associated with Market Data and Application Development Services including sending cancellation notices per contract terms, completing timely audits of services in advance of renewals, and negotiating advantageous contract terms with external vendors
Process, reconcile and validate invoices daily.
Manage all aspects of the market data and application development contract and invoice lifecycles
Participate in department projects and fulfill ad hoc requests
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned