Job Posting: Knowledge and Information Specialist
Organization: Reinsurance (Wontawk)
Location: New York, NY

A challenging position for an experienced and proactive information professional! Support the Knowledge & Records Group in this Fortune 500 firm in expanding and maintaining their knowledge and information management services and platforms, as well as delivering client-driven information through a variety of standardized and tailor-made services and solutions. Promote these products and services to firm employees in creative ways.

Position Summary: Independently work with business intelligence sources, synthesize research results and apply them to clients’ requests for targeted business information. Monitor and evaluate industry news and produce bulletins with a precise market/geographic focus. Work with primary research and other team members to develop responses to broad information needs within the company. Evaluate the accuracy, reliability and cost effectiveness of external business information providers. Maintain in-depth knowledge of internal and external databases and information tools and ensure that they are being used to their full potential. Maintain vendor relationships. Handle library tasks, purchase, lend and manage books, journals, yearbooks, etc., and keep up-to date with technological development in corporate librarianship (e.g. ebooks, virtual libraries). Facilitate access and usability to internal information tools for end-users. Consult, coach and train the firm’s employees in the area of information competence and tool use to enable them to use the available resources for timely access to business relevant information in the most efficient way.

Requirements:
*Advanced degree, MLS or relevant professional experience/training
*5+ years experience as a researcher/senior information specialist in an information center setting or project management / consulting.
*Background which demonstrates collaborative teamwork.
*Excellent verbal and written communication and critical thinking skills.
*Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
*Strong commitment to customer service.
*Ability to establish and sustain relationships with internal clients while maintaining team’s strategic focus.
*Ability to explain knowledge & information management methodology clearly and precisely and market its use within the larger organization.
*Strong familiarity with the insurance and financial services industry.
*Training / coaching experience.
*Broad business analysis skills.
*Understanding of IT and emerging KM and IM technologies.
*Able to travel on a weekly basis to firm’s Westchester office.
*Project management and web skills are also desirable.

Job Code RI-02R (resumes in Word preferred)

Check out our website www.wontawk.com for other opportunities!
Further details on this job, to send your resume, or to make a referral:
Contact: Sarah Warner swarner@wontawk.com 212 / 869-3348
WONTAWK
Superior Staffing for Librarians and
Other Information Professionals
25 West 43rd Street, NY NY