Temporary Continuous Improvement Analyst

Baird • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

About The Role: The successful Continuous Improvement Analyst provides high value service to internal and external clients in an environment that promotes Baird’s culture and the Operations mission and values statement by researching, resolving and responding to daily end user questions received via phone or email. They will support teams as the subject matter expert on regulations and policies with a thorough understanding of end-to-end processes. Working with project delivery teams, this associate will identify problem areas backed by documented metrics and analysis and collaborate on appropriate solutions. This temporary position will be a six month contract and based at Baird's global headquarters in downtown Milwaukee. Full time hours Monday-Friday with one day per week work from home flexibility. The Impact You'll Make: Provide technical support and client service via phone and email to our associates in various business units. Serve as first point of contact for situations within our branch network and Operations Research, troubleshoot and resolve moderate complexity technical issues received via phone calls and emails. Assist with key system administration including user setup, role and permission setup and error log monitoring. Develop partnerships with team, functional peers, sponsors, and multiple stakeholders Tailor communication appropriately for technical and non-technical audiences with some assistance What we look for: Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. BBA/BS in Management Information Systems, Information Technology Management, Computer Science, Business Administration or Finance is preferred. 1-3 years of relevant support or client service experience in an enterprise, internship or academic environment. Basic analytical skills with the ability to perform complex problem solving. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills leading to trusting relationships with peers, business partners and their leadership team. Demonstrated relationship builder; able to establish both internal and external working relationships in order to identify and implement strategies for business growth. Strong computer skills, with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint and Visio. Understanding of web-based software applications, technologies and architecture including basic knowledge of IT infrastructure. #LI-CM1 Baird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Baird is an employee-owned, international financial services firm specializing in wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management. Our mission is straightforward. We strive “to provide the best financial advice and service to our clients and be the best place to work for all.” Our culture is like no other with extraordinary people who make Baird great for our clients and one another. Nationally recognized as a great place to work since 2004, we invite you to learn more about Baird, our culture and our people. Baird is committed to inclusion & diversity for our clients, our associates and the communities where we live and work. This commitment stems from our culture of integrity, genuine concern for others and respect for the individual. We view inclusion & diversity as an ongoing journey – one of shared responsibility, continuous improvement and a focus on progress. We invite you to join us as we work together to foster an environment where diversity unites rather than divides us.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 1-3 years of relevant support or client service experience in an enterprise, internship or academic environment.
• Basic analytical skills with the ability to perform complex problem solving.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills leading to trusting relationships with peers, business partners and their leadership team.
• Demonstrated relationship builder; able to establish both internal and external working relationships in order to identify and implement strategies for business growth.
• Strong computer skills, with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint and Visio.
• Understanding of web-based software applications, technologies and architecture including basic knowledge of IT infrastructure.

Nice To Haves

• BBA/BS in Management Information Systems, Information Technology Management, Computer Science, Business Administration or Finance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and client service via phone and email to our associates in various business units.
• Serve as first point of contact for situations within our branch network and Operations Research, troubleshoot and resolve moderate complexity technical issues received via phone calls and emails.
• Assist with key system administration including user setup, role and permission setup and error log monitoring.
• Develop partnerships with team, functional peers, sponsors, and multiple stakeholders
• Tailor communication appropriately for technical and non-technical audiences with some assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees