Our client is the 14th largest accounting firm in the country and the leading regional firm in the Northeast. They seek intelligent, focused, decisive, and ambitious people who are dedicated to excellence and integrity and thrive in a fast–paced environment.
Required Skills:
Performing IT Audit and IT risk assessments by reviewing, documenting, evaluating and testing general computer controls and application controls, for financial audit support, SOX 404 and other compliance work across a variety of industries.
Demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of complex information systems in a wide range of environments including mainframe, mid-range and client/server. Use knowledge of the current IT environment and IT industry trends to:
Identify issues,
Assess the impact,
Develop effective solutions and
Communicate this information to the engagement team and client management through written correspondence and verbal presentations.
Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills, teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
Required Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and approximately 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and a Minimum of 1-2 years of related work experience
Degree in business, accounting, finance, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline
Minimum of 2 years of experience working as an IT auditor or IT risk adviser for a public accounting firm
Significant experience in applying relevant technical knowledge in at least one of the following engagements: (a) financial statement audits; (b) internal or operational audits; (c) SAS 70 engagements; and/or (d) ERP security and control reviews (Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft)
Project management skills
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Leadership, teamwork and client service skills
Demonstrated integrity within a professional environment
Regional and some out-of-town travel will be required
CPA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, or CIA certification preferred
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Competitive
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
Our client is looking for a motivated, self starter with over 3+ years of experience to join their group developing extensions to their core product using Object oriented (.NET) API. Development will be focused on risk related applications, pre trade analytics and also include web based reporting tools. This is a fantastic mix of technology and business based on their Enterprise Trading and Risk management (ETRM) solution. Solid software development life-cycle experience, and a proven record of designing, coding, and delivering applications to multiple clients would be a benefit. Successful candidate will join a small team working on numerous projects and should be willing to work both independently and as part of a team.
Requirements
- BS in Computer Science preferred but not required
- Must have 3+ years of experience developing in C# (.NET) in Windows environment (MS Certification is a plus)
- Object oriented analysis and design skills
- Relational database analysis and design and experience using PL/SQL and/or Transact SQL
- Financial and/or Commodities trading systems experience Excellent written and verbal skills and attention to detail
Location: Long Island, NY
Salary: Competitive
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
Our client is the world’s leading provider of enterprise risk solutions. More than 300 financial institutions rely on our client’ software, analytics and advisory services to make risk-aware business decisions, maximize shareholder value, and meet regulatory requirements. Supported by a global team of risk experts based in all major financial centers, our client offers proven, award-winning solutions for market, credit and operational risk, as well as collateral and capital management.
The Global Sales Team is crucial to the growth and continued success of our client and their global market position. As a key member of the North American Sales team, you are responsible for developing and executing a sales plan for a specified region in North America. Based in New York, and reporting to the Regional Director of Sales, North America, you are energetic and driven to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Identify prospects, source new leads and qualify opportunities within an assigned territory and named accounts
Establishment of contact with appropriate prospect executives in qualified opportunities
Build professional relationships with prospects and grow existing accounts with respect to both license and consulting opportunities
Develop account strategy for winning and growing business, for targeted accounts, in conjunction with regional PS organization, presales and designated executives
Work effectively with partner community to strategize and win business in targeted accounts
Qualify and manage response to RFI’s and RFP’s
Coordination of the effective use of resources (Professional Services and Executive staff) as part of the sales process
Negotiation of business terms for licensing of software or the contracting of consulting resources
Ensure and maintain customer satisfaction with clients by being a conduit of information and resources
Work effectively with colleagues in other regions in order to maximize the opportunity for our client in winning and closing global opportunities
Ability to prepare and edit verbal and written communications, reports, presentations and budgets
Strong problem solving, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to accurately forecast revenue and manage closure of business to established timeframes
Strong knowledge of risk management and the derivatives marketplace an asset
Education
Post Secondary Education preferably in finance/computer science or business related degrees
Competencies and Skills
Experience with complex enterprise sales process to financial institutions
Experience with License and ASP selling models
Relationship-building at the VP and above level in both line of business and IT areas
Background in Finance or Risk Management preferred
Strong network of business contacts in both financial services and partner related firms
Good customer contacts
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Willingness to travel
Work Experience
Proven track record in consistently meeting/exceeding sales quotas with a Software applications our client selling into the tier one marketplace
5+ years of direct sales experience in Finance or Financial Software our client
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 + Commission (Total $200 – $300K)
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
Our client, an elite electronic trading firm, has an immediate need for a driven, technically-savvy team player to focus on trading support for their Execution Services. The Operations Engineer is responsible for architecture and application issues, system startup and shutdown, subscriber issues, as well as driving continued performance improvements.
This position requires strong analytical and creative skills as well as strong working knowledge of operating systems, and IP networks. The candidate must have been working with trading firms or exchanges for at least three years.
Key Responsibilities:
- ATS system configuration, customer triage and risk management
- Analyze trading requirements, systems architecture, order and market data trends
- Regularly communicate with third party exchanges
- Support the launch of new features and enhancements through cutting-edge Trading, Development & Operations teams
- Employ innovative thought and automation to improve productivity, workflow and subscriber support
- Maintain System Documentation
Key Skills:
- Knowledge of Linux and Unix shell
- Knowledge of basic SQL
- Knowledge of FIX
- Understands trading system performance in significant detail
- Experience with ATS/ECN/Exchange
- Analytical mindset, highly effective at decision-making
- Effective communicator with superior customer service skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts in layman’s terms
- Ability to manage numerous business priorities with ease
- Willing to learn the intricacies of a world-class financial trading firm
- Able and willing to do critical strategy work all the way through hands on implementation
Job Requirements:
- Over 3 years experience in technical trading and/or customer support
- Scripting a plus
- Easy Access to downtown NYC area and willing to be on call.
- Series 7/55 a plus (will be required upon hire)
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Competitive
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
Individual’s primary responsibility will be for deployment, implementation and support of our client’s Energy and Financial Trading and Risk Management systems. This position requires exceptional organization, communication, planning, and technical skills along with the ability to manage client expectations. Proven ability required to quickly solve complex technical skills issues covering all facets of project and software lifecycles. Technical skills range from understanding SQL language, JAVA, .NET scripting, infrastructure design, and relational database design/administration. Sales support (RFP responses, on-site sales demonstrations) as well as additional tasks will be required to support products and clients.
REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel 25%
Proven track record of strong client-facing skills
Strong analytical, presentation, writing, communication and problem solving skills
Ability to self start and work independently and in a team setting
Solid understanding of Microsoft Windows operating systems
Solid understanding of software deployment, i.e, dills memory management, paths
Working knowledge of database structure, design, SQL language
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Working knowledge of Energy and Financial market concepts
Understanding of Windows and LINUX (32 and 64bit) operating systems
Solid understanding of network/IT infrastructure, i.e., multicasting, server class hardware
Working knowledge of programming languages, JAVA, .NET
Working knowledge of API, SOA, Middleware, etc.
Location: Nassau County, LI
Salary: Competitive
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
The primary function of the Software Architect is to participate and contribute to the overall application architecture. The candidate should have experience in multiple technologies and be capable of taking abstract requirements and ideas from conception to actual design documents and models. The candidate should possess the ability of observing and understanding the broader system environment and help drive the adoption of enterprise-wide architectures and frameworks.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Model and document the current application architecture and define transition steps from the current to the future application architecture
Creation of technical design specifications
Participate in both internal and client design meetings
Prepare and present technical whitepapers and presentations describing the present and future technical architectures
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years experience working in the software engineering discipline
Excellent and proven analytical and technical skills
Excellent and proven interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communications
Excellent and proven presentation creation and delivery skills
Knowledge of distributed systems and design patterns
Location: Nassau County, LI
Salary: Competitive
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
Design, develop, test, and maintain new and existing solutions for Risk Applications group; adhere to and an improve upon established coding guidelines and software engineering processes and develop technical specifications. Develop in both Java and .NET incorporating our client’s API.
REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelors degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science; masters is a plus
5-7+ years of software development with full release cycles of large scale software system and products
In-depth knowledge and experience (3 years+) of both Java and .Net (C#)
Experience with web services, enterprise messaging, and data caching with the ability to integrate these technologies with a legacy system
Experience of financial Risk management principles is a plus
Location: Nassau County, LI
Salary: Competitive
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
The Quality Assurance Analyst will write and execute test cases based on client requirements, internal specifications and use cases from business analysts. He/She will also assist in diagnosing issues and creating reproducible scenarios and solutions for defects.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to understand commodity trading and scheduling
Must have the technical skills to understand the software development life-cycle
Excess great problem solving skills
Employ great communication skills
Must be able to pay careful attention to detail, and good organization that will be employed when documenting defects and reporting progress.
Bachelors degree or experience commensurate with degree
Must be technical savvy
Have some experience with financial markets
Location: Nassau County, LI
Salary: Competitive
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
Our client, a leading developer of trading and risk management software for the financial and energy sectors worldwide, is seeking qualified individuals to work in their corporate Project Management team. Individuals will be responsible for managing and supporting a diverse portfolio of project types; client software upgrades/implementations, development initiatives, internal IT projects, and more. As a member of the Release/PMO team, this individual will be heavily involved with the software development and release process while managing requirements, deliverables, risks, etc, towards the successful completion of their projects.
The successful candidate will have previous project management and/or applicable business analysis experience with exposure to the software development lifecycle. In addition, they should have a strong grasp of technical concepts including, but not limited to: software development processes, version management, database/server platforms, quality assurance best practices, etc. Experience managing software implementations and/or upgrades (either in-house or with a vendor product), exposure to the financial/energy sectors, and high overall technical aptitude are desired
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree
5+ years experience as a Project Manager or comparable experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to understand and translate information between technical and non-technical parties
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to meet tight deadlines with changing priorities and requirements
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and multi-task executive expectations within internal and external verticals
Strong MS Office, Project experience
Willingness to travel as needed
PMP certification is a plus; will also consider candidates working towards that credential
Location: Nassau County, LI
Salary: Competitive
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
** Must be local and fluent in Portuguese.**
This is a direct client-facing role. The Business Analyst will be working with our client’s customers, consultants, and software engineers to conceptualize, analyze, and design enhancements to our client’s Energy software system. The primary focus of the Consultant will be to meet the needs of the North American and European natural gas markets. You will assess the natural gas trading marketplace to identify functional gaps. The Consultant will perform cost/benefit analysis to identify enhancements for consideration for existing and potential clients. The Consultant will assist in coordinating and prioritizing development requests concerning the natural gas markets. You will demonstrate to clients how the system functionality can satisfy their business requirements. The Energy Consultant will also help to create test plans for major enhancements to the software, to be used by the QA team for future regression testing. This position will be located at a client site in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
Candidate must have 4 years of experience working with Energy Systems
Excellent interpersonal communications
Knowledge of one or more of the following areas: Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM), power settlements, ERCOT, NERC, ISO integration, business intelligence, Commodities, Equity, Stocks, natural gas
Strong math or quantitative background
Experience in designing a trading/risk management software package
Experience with related industry software packages
Consulting experience is a plus, but not required
Bachelors degree or higher in business, finance, math or computers
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. EXCEL, WORD)
This position will require you to stay a year in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Salary: Competitive
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
