Hello Dr. Pang: I was hoping you could forward this message to students who are graduating from JMU's CIS OM program. (If I should direct this to someone else, please let me know).  I wanted to share some excellent job opportunities in the Charlottesville area with them.  SNL Financial is a leading financial information and research firm and we are looking for a few smart people to join our team. 

SNL Financial is the premier information specialist for the banking, insurance, financial services, real estate and energy sectors, together over 25% of the U.S. equity market. We are a leading provider of investor relations products and services to U.S. corporations. SNL delivers a wealth of data, commentary, news and analysis through our products. Learn more at http://www.snl.com/corp/employment/openings.aspx

Product Specialist
SNL Financial seeks a Product Specialist to coordinate planning and organization for SNL's product enhancements and development. This includes gathering input from Data Collection groups and Industry Research staff. The product specialist develops detailed product specifications and project plans including setting accurate deadlines for submission of work required by internal groups. This role also coordinates and tests in-development products to make sure products will meet end-users' needs and specifications and also provides end-user support. Requirements include project/product management experience, SQL and database knowledge, and knowledge of web design and web products.

Web Developer
SNL's product development team seeks experienced, team-oriented web developer with 3-5 yrs. relevant professional experience to design and develop Internet-related applications and technologies. Must be able to interact with product managers to take product specifications and create high-performance web applications. Successful candidate will be proficient in ASP.NET, ADO.NET, C#, and HTML and have previous database experience.

Systems Analyst
SNL seeks an experienced programmer to design, develop and test applications and technologies, design new software based on user requirements, and develop software using appropriate development methodologies. Must be able to interact with product managers to take product specifications and create high-performance applications. Required technologies include Visual Basic, SQL, ADO and Microsoft .NET (C#).

Please forward resumes and cover letters to our Human Resources Department at opportunities@snl.com. Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject heading of your e-mail message. SNL Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Headquarters
One SNL Plaza
P.O. Box 2124
Charlottesville Virginia 22902
434.977.1600
434.244.4617 fax

Gail Barber
Recruiting Manager
SNL Financial LC
434.951.7515 p
434.244.4617 f
gbarber@snl.com