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 currently seeking an articulate and motivated individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills to join their team as a Director, Application Support.  Responsibilities include day-to-day people management, process management and vendor relations.

Responsibilities Include:

§ Manages the efforts of the applications software support team

§ Manages the configuration, release, and maintenance of software applications and services that support our client’s Trading Platforms

§ Manages the coordination of environments and software applications and services for various internal test groups

§ Improves technical processes by collaborating with management, colleagues, and other internal functional teams.

• Coordinates maintenance and support plans with various software application stakeholders. 
• Coordinates staffing and resource allocation with project managers and provides input into strategic planning for resource development and deployment against projects.
• Coordinates deliverables with other divisions such as Product Development and Network Integration / Operations.
• Leads the implementation of Trading Applications within the Operations and support division and ensures training, implementation and compliance with company objectives.
• Represents the implementation plan and schedule for Application releases within Operations and Support Division.
• Relies on experience and judgment to provide day to day support
• Manager and Liaison for Production Trading Incidents
• Problem Management for Application Related Issues
• Strong knowledge of applications noteworthy to resolve problems

Results Expected:

• Define & Implement Release Management Standards.
• Integrate Change Control function for our client’s Trading Applications
• Management of  our client’s Test Environments
• Management of  their Application Support Team
• Management of Implementation activities in support of the Capacity and Security Program

Required Experience

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area and at least 10 years of experience with either, release management, software development, software support, and/or configuration management.
• Must have a solid understanding of the software application environment. Familiarity with the following technologies:
  • Linux, Unix Operating Systems
  • ASP, ASPX, C#, .NET architecture
  • SQL Server 2000, 2005
  • IIS
  • Windows Server 2003Data Warehousing Tools in SQL Server:  Analysis Services, Reporting Services, ETL, etc.
• Knowledge and experience with a variety of Technology concepts, best practices, and procedures, particularly with Project Management, Release Management, Configuration Management.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft applications infrastructure,
• Ability to build relationships and influence with peers and client management.
• Ability to communicate very effectively with clients and use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Ability and skill to lead and effectively direct the work of others.
• Ability and demonstrated history in managing projects and technical staff.
• Ability to develop and train staff.

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