No financial service experience is necessary, but it is important that you have a history of sales or professional executive-level experience.  

About Us

The Academy Group is a boutique Financial Service executive-search firm. We have national contracts with some of the nation’s top leading financial service firms.

We have earned a strong reputation with this client over the years, and because of that, they have eliminated 90% of other firms they used to work with.  We are now only one of two firms they work with nation-wide to help them with this recruiting effort.  In fact, we have been their leading recruiter for this position over the past several years.   How does this reputation help you   When we introduce one of our candidates to a hiring manager, that manager is aware of our reputation and he or she will therefore be excited to interview you.

Moreover, we consider ourselves to be your personal agent, and because of that you can expect nothing less than the utmost level of professionalism and personal service from us during every phase of the hiring process.

Bottom line: we will not leave you hanging and feeling like you are going it alone.  We have placed over 350 candidates into this position in only the past four years.  We hope to help you become our next placement.

About our Client
Our client is an award-winning firm, with a very solid and recognizable name and reputation, and is THE leading investment firm in the United States.

In 2009, seven of the top ten earning financial advisors amongst all firms in the United States hail from our client.

You will be able to provide an end-to-end platform of financial services - everything from cash management to financial planning, brokerage services, estate planning, block trading, and alternative investments, in addition to M&A advisory services for middle-market privately held companies. You would also be a member of one of the nation’s leading providers of defined benefit and defined contribution plans, as well as corporate stock plan services and administration.

And here’s something even more unique about this company. You will also have access to a wide range of lending products to offer your clients. From personal and home loan products to countless financing opportunities for your business-owner clients, you will truly be a one-stop solution for all of your client’s financial needs.

No experience is required in this industry as they will provide you with all of the training and licensure required to be successful. They do ask, however, that you are someone who is comfortable in a "sales" role, as your goal will be to ultimately sell yourself to your clients as they entrust you with their financial goals.

Details About Their Compensation
If you are hired into this position, you can be comfortable in knowing that your financial needs will be taken care of as you make your way into the business while you are training and growing your business. They will provide you a respectable salary in addition to any commissions and bonuses you may earn along the way.

And the best part about this business is that you own equity in it! What that means is that as you grow your business, when it comes time to finally retire or leave the business, you can sell back your business for a sizable amount of profit!

Benefits
You will become eligible for benefits starting on the first day of your employment. The benefits this company offers are extensive. They include a 401(k), generous time off, tuition reimbursement towards your CFP or other continued education, medical, dental and vision plans, and stock options. They also include such perks as mortgage assistance, special discounts for auto and homeowners insurance, and banking. You’ll also have a chance to build equity in the corporation through several stock ownership plans.

A Profile on Professionals This Firm Seeks
- Those with or without a current Series 7 license
- Those who come from a professional background such as: Sales Executives, Attorneys, Professors, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Bank brokers, retired Professional Athletes looking for a new career, and any other professional looking to make a career change where their earnings potential is unlimited.

If you are interested...

Please submit your resume to us through the Ladders or through our website at academyrecruiting dot com.  IF your credentials match what our client is looking for, we will reach out to you within 5-7 business days.  If they do not match, unfortunately, we will not be contacting you. 

The Cognos Developer/Administrator must have experience installing, configuring, developing and designing with the Cognos tools in a Data warehouse environment.

• Development and administration of Cognos 7 and Cognos 8 Products


• Experience with Impromptu Web Reports


• Development of ad hoc queries


• Web-based Deployment of web reports.


• Validating and modeling the data warehouse feeds into the reporting tools (PowerPlay and Impromptu).


• Creating, managing and administering all query libraries, catalog libraries, Impromptu reports and OLAP cubes.


• Conducting data investigations and assisting the business partners with complex data analysis and ad-hoc queries.


• Monitoring queries and report behavior to assure performance expectations are met.


• Must have knowledge of Report Studio, Query Studio, Framework Manager and Access Manager.


• Experience in Cognos upgrade (Cognos 7 to Cognos 8)

At least Seven (7) years of work experience with Cognos BI Tools Series (Cognos 7.x and Cognos 8.x) is required because the Business Intelligence Environment consists of Cognos series 7 and Cognos 8.  .

Three (3) years experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 is required because the entire reporting methodology is based on understanding the relational database systems.  

Knowledge and use of Impromptu and Report Studio reports development software is required because these are the development reporting tools used by the business intelligence group.

Architectural understanding of Cognos distributed environment on a Microsoft platform is required.  

Ability to understand data warehousing/ODS/DSS data models is required because the entire reporting methodology is based on understanding the data modeling and transactional data process.  Without this knowledge,

Use of version control software, such as ClearCase or VSS is required because version control of all of the Cognos Applications is handled in ClearCase.

Energy Engineering Manager

The Performance Contracting Engineer (PCE) serves as the technical resource to the sales and operations teams responsible for identifying and understanding the energy and mechanical related problems within a customer’s facility. The PCE takes site evaluation information and develops comprehensive, cost-effective technical solutions that increase the operational and energy efficiency of the site.

This is a high-profile position that will be responsible for managing the PCE resources, providing technical consultation on current systems and future energy and operating efficiencies.

If you are an individual who enjoys a challenge in an exciting, multifaceted environment, we would like to speak with you!

The PCE Manger will:

• Provide technical input for proposals and sales support.




• Contribute to the profitable growth of the business unit by understanding the vertical market opportunities and recommending an approach to the comprehensive technical services offering that will increase market share, exceed the customer’s expectations and provide HBS with a competitive advantage.




• Maintain expert technical understanding of energy and plant/facility operations within the vertical markets (hospitals, universities, schools, industrials, government and commercial buildings) and establishes a high level of confidence in technical competency through ongoing customer and third party partnerships.




• Determine the feasibility of the project and recommends course of action, including assessment of opportunity and risk areas.




• Conduct in-depth site surveys to identify mechanical and operating inefficiencies within the facility and uses the information to develop and design a comprehensive technical offering that may utilizes systems/services portfolio and which results in guaranteed long term operating efficiency and costs and savings to the customer.




• Work with the sales and operations teams and consulting engineers in developing the technical and financial components of the job to include accurate cost estimates, and savings and labor requirements.




• Participate in the final customer presentation by leading the technical discussion of the offering and responding to questions by the customer facility experts




• Work with subcontractors and consultants to ensure the quality of work is consistent with the requirements of the job.




• Meet regularly with the sales and operations teams to review the performance of the customer contract and in turn participates in the preparation and delivery of customer progress reports.




• Support the operations team in the delivery of the contracted projects, resolving design deficiencies and ensuring the energy saving components are achieved.




• Resolve problems that may arise after project completion in meeting the energy guarantee. Identify reasons for guarantee failures and/or develop necessary solutions to bring the energy usage back to acceptable levels.
  
  Virtual Position - Will support the East Region of the US

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering




• 7 years of operational supervisory experience managing complex projects with multiple resources and reports




• 5 years experience in energy engineering or commercial HVAC

Preferred Qualifications:

• PCE Management experience




• Experience with high-level contract negotiations




• Experience with utility cost analysis, facilities management and life cycle cost analysis.




• Experience in project development and energy conservation program implementation.




• Strong project management, estimating and documenting skills.




• Design engineering and proficiency in Central Plant applications, cogeneration/combined heat & power (CHP) a plus.




• Experience in alternative & renewable applications a plus




• Professional Engineer (PE) license




• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)




• LEED Accreditation a plus




• Excellent commutation and presentation ability.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce

Java J2EE Developer

Fulltime

100K

North Jersey Company is seeking a candidate with  strong retail, distribution, inventory and ERP background.  Will do heavy duty middle tier and back end development in a J2EE JBOSS environment.  Must understand distribution, manufacturing and the process of manufacturing goods. Experience with SAP would be a big plus. Will be involved in new development as well as working on current applications.  Must be hands on and have 5 plus yrs. of experience.  No relocation! Must live in the tri-state area! US Citizens and Green Card Holders and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time. No recruiters please!