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 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
Our client, an elite electronic trading firm is seeking an exceptional C++ developer to participate in the architecture and development of the next generation of trading applications.
Job Requirements:
- Exceptional developer with 3 – 5+ years experience
- BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or similar technical field
- Trading or Investing Firm Experience a plus
- US Equity Options &/or Exchange connectivity Experience a major plus
- Experience working with large data sets a plus
- Experience with network programming involving low latency and high message rates
- Creative/Innovative problem solving skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Implementing domain-optimized data structures
- Learn and internalize the theories behind current trading system.
- Participate in the design, architecture and implementation of automated options trading systems.
- Take ownership of system from design through implementation.
Key Skills:
- Expert in C++; Java a major plus
- Exchange Connectivity, a plus
- Options experience preferred, but not required
- Familiarity with Linux environments; Windows a plus
- Strong knowledge of scripting languages a plus (especially Python)
- High level knowledge & competencies in one or more of the following areas:
- TCP stack optimization
- multi-core 1 machine parallelism
- low level performance / cache optimization / profiling
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Competitive
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
Our client, an elite electronic trading firm, is seeking a dedicated Surveillance Officer for its growing client services operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the trading, technology, clearing, and finance departments to assist with the implementation of compliance programs.
- Create, review, and monitor surveillance reports
- Create software design requirements to ensure building for compliance.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with Regulation SHO, Regulation NMS, SEC Books & Records requirements, and other areas requiring compliance oversight.
- Assist in the creation and revision of policies and procedures for our client’s compliance program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
- Ability to build code and scripts for database queries.
- Assist in interpretation and implementation of SEC & FINRA and other relevant regulations.
- Assist in developing, drafting and implementing policies and procedures.
- Revise, prepare, and disseminate new and updated compliance standards and procedures.
- Assist in conducting compliance monitoring.
Key Skills:
- Knowledge of SEC and SRO Rules and Regulations
- Strong knowledge of trading/financial industry
- Ability to conduct statistical analysis
- Strong knowledge of SQL, preferably Microsoft SQL server
- Strong knowledge of C++/C#/Python languages
- Understanding of web based reporting, preferably ASP.NET
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Technology savvy
- WebCRD, a plus
- Knowledge of Bloomberg, Reuters products, a plus
Job Requirements:
- Five years or more of experience preferred
- NASD Series 7, 24, and 55 licenses desired
- Prior experience working with an Institutional Brokerage or ATS a plus
- Experience utilizing Compliance disciplines in a high tech environment
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
Design, develop and support standard interfacing and integration packaged solutions and frameworks. Provide technical assistance to colleagues and clients during the implementation and testing phases of a project. Create documentation to support said products and or document procedures that facilitate the usage said products. Provide technical assistance to sales and account personnel during the sales process. At times the individual may be required to conduct QA testing and/or training. Individual must be willing to travel domestically and or internationally to perform training and/or provide consultation services.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must have knowledge of C++, Java, and SQL
Must be able to come up to speed rapidly through on the job training
.Net is a plus
Knowledge of trading concepts for natural gas, Crude or Power markets is a plus
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
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
Responsibilities:
Heavy Travel Required.
Our client has an immediate opening for an Implementation Project Manager. They are looking for someone who wants to take the next step in their career path. This position is based out of their NYC office, but heavy travel is required. You may be away for long periods of time domestically and internationally. This is a full time position. The Project Manager will be responsible for implementing their proprietary software packages and products at client sites in the Energy and Financial sectors. You will manage teams, develop project plans and budgeting, coordinate resources, and hold weekly project management meetings. The PM will also coordinate and meet delivery dates, and track project risks and issues. You will manage client relationships and ensure client satisfaction. This person will work in a team to set goals, understand client requirements and develop detailed plans. The Project Manager will act as the primary client interface and ensure consistent client satisfaction. You may be required to provide sales support and other related tasks required to support our client`s products and clients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A BS/BA degree or higher is required
3+ years of project management experience is required; You must have experience implementing software
3+ years of experience with trading and risk management is required
Consulting experience is required, preferably in the financial services or Energy markets
Solid understanding of application development life cycle (SDLC or TLC)
Strong skills with MS Project, Excel and Word
Excellent organizational, time management and planning skills
Acute attention to detail
Outstanding organizational skills
Ability to self start and work independently and in a team setting
Strong analytical, presentation, writing, communication and problem solving skills
Expected travel is around 75%
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $100,000 – $135,000
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
The following functions, duties and responsibilities are related to our client’s Commodity and Energy products supporting the Power, LNG, Natural Gas and Crude market from Production to Trading, Risk and Logistics.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Being responsible for the design and strategic development of one of their Energy products
Supervising Business Analysts
Analysis of Market developments/requirements/opportunities
Support the creation of business and design specifications
Working closely with our internal QA, Business, and Development staff as well as with various clients in gathering requirements, use cases, specifications, test cases
Support of enhancement planning
Support knowledge transfer to local product management, business analysts and client services
Sales support
Support of documentation, marketing, training and QA
Support of client services (business analysis, standard implementation plans, sanity checks)
JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
Minimum 3-5 yrs experience in energy business with exposure to Power, LNG, Natural Gas, or Crude
Energy Trading, Logistics or Risk experience is preferred
Experience with ETRM systems is highly preferred
Excellent team leading skills
Excellent problem-solving and analysis skills
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
Bachelors degree required. Graduate or MBA preferred
Travel will be required
Experience with Software design required
Location: Long Island, NY
Salary: Competitive
Contact: Kendal Ridgeway
