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Job Description / Responsibilities:
WFS Operations –
This position is a Middle Office Operations role supporting Fixed Income Derivative Sales and Trading strategies as it relates to Industry Initiatives (i.e. Client Clearing), system migrations, model rollouts, and overall process flows and procedures. The candidate will work closely with Line Managers of Middle Office, Technology, Market Risk, Finance, Compliance, Front Office and Industry Peers to successfully accomplish these goals. The goal of this team is to ensure quick turnaround of adhoc or strategic needs while leaving the MO Line Manager to focus on the daily support functions and staff management. The role will cover all asset classes, including but not limited to Rates, Munis, Credit, Counterparty Credit, Commodities, and Structured Products. There may also be initiatives that require support of Securities Trading (High Yield, High Grade, Muni Cash, Treasury, CMBS, ABS and MBS). The candidate must provide superior customer service while responding to inquiries from both internal and external customers as per the standard defined by our client.
Minimum Qualifications
The candidate should possess 4+ years experience in the Financial Services industry with significant exposure to Interest Rate, Credit or Commodity derivatives. Candidates must have a 4yr College Degree in Business, Finance, Economics or Mathematics related field. The candidate must have a solid understanding of a broad array of capital markets products (specifically derivatives), industry trends, regulatory initiatives and industry-wide best practices. They will have demonstrated that they are adept at identifying and understanding issues related to a front to back trading system, by developing appropriate solutions and taking action consistent with available facts and constraints. Strong candidates will possess superior ability to organize verbal and written communication to clarify purpose and importance, stress major points and follow a logical sequence. They also must comprehend communication from others, attend to and correctly interpret messages, then respond appropriately. Candidates are proficient with mathematical and business concepts, meticulous with detail and capable of developing conclusions independently. They must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Skills
• Calypso V7 to Calypso V12
• Familiarity with existing industry initiatives and federal regulations
• Experience working with MS Access, specifically coding in VB
• Proven experience with front or middle office support roles
• Calypso, FISTS, Openlink/Endur experience
Location: Charlotte, NC
Salary: $68,200 – $79,800 Plus Bonus (total potential comp $96 – $114K)
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
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, a growing Hedge Fund is seeking a SQL Consultant. The ideal candidate will have an equal mix of business and technology skills.
Not a programmer.
Requirements:
Strong SQL Knowledge
Strong SQL Server Knowledge
Strong Stored Procedure Programming skills
Background in fix income securities / bank loans / Bank Debt /ABS etc.
Looking for people with 2-6 years work experience
Working at a hedge fund a big plus
Good communication skills both written and oral
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Competitive
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
Our client, a market leading provider of Centralized Data Management (CDM) solutions for financial services firms, is seeking a New York-based Implementation Manager to facilitate, execute and finalize client projects according to strict deadlines and budgets. This includes planning & managing resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Implementation Manager will also oversee quality control throughout the project life cycle.
Principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Direct, monitor and report on project implementation from beginning to end together with customer’s project manager.
- Work with the client to define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with architects, senior management and stakeholders.
- Work with the client Project Manager to develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents / status reports.
- Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and internal/external stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion continually during the duration of the project.
- Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.
- Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team with respect to both our client and customer Staff. Work together with customer project manager when dealing with customer resources.
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
- Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations.
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify project risks, and devise contingency plans in cooperation with account management, development, and sales.
- Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
- Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
- Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management
- Create sales orders and review customer invoices before they are released
- Create Steering Committee presentations
- 20% Travel Required
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with similar role in the financial industry
- Project Management training, technical and/or business-related training preferred
- PMP or similar accreditation preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Experience in managing external projects
- Must be able to handle multiple projects in parallel
- Able to handle stress and work under pressure with tight schedules and deadlines
- Excellent reporting skills.
Our client attracts highly motivated, talented professionals who thrive in the stimulating environment of the world’s major financial markets. Their corporate culture encourages teamwork and diversity, and drives both business and personal success.
They offer a competitive base salary and bonus, work-life balance and great colleagues. Excellent benefits include fully employer-paid comprehensive medical and dental plans, STD, LTD and life insurance, as well as a vision plan, company-sponsored 401k, and 4 weeks of Paid Time Off.
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $110,000 – $120,000
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
Our client, a market leading provider of Centralized Data Management (CDM) solutions for financial services firms, is seeking a New York-based IT Consultant advise customers about the business and technical uses of their product suite and ensure the successful deployment of the product at the customer site. The Consultant will work with their core team of developers and partners around the world to ensure high-quality implementation of the various projects.
Principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Install, configure and deliver the products according to acceptance criteria
- Customize product configurations to meet customer requirements and maintain products at customer site
- Advise customers regarding the uses of the products, answer customer questions and address concerns
- Establish and maintain strong customer relations throughout projects
- Detail activities in written reports for management
- Complete work in a timely, project-based manner in accordance with project plans, deadlines, etc.
- Extensive travel required (may include international)
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline
- 3 years of experience in at least one of the following:
- Unix/Linux command prompt; Shell scripting; Java/”Java Script” programming; Relational databases (Oracle/Sybase/MS SQL server)
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills with ability to transfer knowledge to customers
- Must have financial services industry knowledge (instruments, processes, regulations, etc.)
- Prefer knowledge of data vendor data (Bloomberg, Reuters, IDC, etc.)
- Prefer at least two years of experience within the financial services industry working with market data
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $110,000 – $120,000
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 a leading provider of Centralized Data Management (CDM) software solutions for financial services firms, is seeking a Customer Support Engineer for their New York office. This individual will be responsible for responding to and resolving issues (e.g. operational problems/software issues, requests for information, suggestions for enhancements) to the satisfaction of the customer.
Responsibilities:
•Respond to questions and issues. Analyze, recreate and resolve issues. •Build relationships with and manage expectations of customers by proactive communication, regular calls and visiting customers where applicable to achieve a high customer satisfaction index; •Administer the tickets (issues) and follow up internally by liaising with Product Management, Account Management and the development team; •Attend knowledge sharing sessions from Product & Development and work with new products and features to make sure that the product knowledge is up-to-date; •Continuously work with our client’s product, to provide feedback to Product & Development to improve the usability and functionality. Recreate customer environments where necessary (using VMware technology) to recreate and analyze the issues; •Assist customers with analyzing high-priority issues using remote access to connect to customer environments; •Provide training to new support members; •Generate and manage a knowledge base, used by customers prior to reporting issues. •When required, travel to customers to troubleshoot and resolve issues; •Work as a standby during the non-business hours to cover 24*7 support for urgent production issues from customers.
Qualifications include:
•Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Finance or related field
•2 – 5 years of related experience
•Knowledge of related technologies (Unix, SQL, Oracle/Sybase, Java)
•Broad programming/debugging knowledge of e.g. Shell scripts, Perl and Java
•Troubleshooting issues related to our client’s core product set (including Bloomberg and Reuters interfaces, Workflow and Normalization) preferred
•Proficient in using Support tools such as Request Tracker, Kbase
•Strong communication skills and ability to deal with Priority 1 issues with the aid from other Customer Support Engineers
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $60,000 – $80,000 + Bonus
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
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 Strategic Accounts Team, you are responsible for developing and executing on a sales plan for strategic accounts across North America. Based in New York you will pro-actively manage the strategic accounts to generate on-going revenue 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 Company 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
Requirements:
Proven track record in consistently meeting/exceeding sales quotas with a Software applications company selling into the tier one marketplace
5+ years of direct sales experience in Finance or Financial Software company 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 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
Education:
Post Secondary Education preferably in finance/computer science or business related degrees
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 (Total Comp: $300K)
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
Our client’s Enterprise Solutions team is looking for a highly motivated software developer to play a key role developing and supporting critical applications and services for the Fund of Funds Department.
Main project will be to provide customizations for their Fund Administration Application using XML, SQL and iReports. Other critical tasks will be to provide interfaces between the various applications used in the Fund of Funds department and create a new reporting solution.
Ideal candidate will be highly motivated and able to work in a fast paced highly demanding environment, have good communication skills, ability to work directly with the end-user, must be able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, ability to provide solutions for complex problems and challenges and must be able to work independently.
Requirements:
Bachelor or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline, or proven equivalent in work experience.
3+ years working experience in the IT industry involving software design and development, working experience in developing applications in Java, C#, C++ or other object oriented languages
Extensive SQL and stored procedure experience
Experienced with XML
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Experience and proven skills with ADO.NET developing for MS SQL Server
Experience with BI tools like iReports
Experience at a financial institution, Fund of Hedge Funds is a huge plus
MS Analysis and Reporting Services
VBA for Excel to support legacy applications
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $80,000 – $100,000 + Bonus (for SQL expert could go higher)
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
