Messages In This Digest (2 Messages)
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- Lead SW Eng. - Equity Trading - Java - Messaging - DB - Trading - Bo From: Gary Wright - Wright Associates
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- Development Manager - Investment Administration - FS - Boston, MA Ar From: Gary Wright - Wright Associates
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Lead SW Eng. - Equity Trading - Java - Messaging - DB - Trading - Bo
Posted by: "Gary Wright - Wright Associates" gary_wright@verizon.net wrightassociates
Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:46 am (PDT)
Please feel free to refer this position to other groups and people you know.
Position Title – WR095001
Lead SW Eng. – Equity Trading - Java – Messaging – Frameworks - Boston, MA
Area - Outstanding Package
Outstanding Compensation Package – Base + Bonus + PS
Local Candidates Only – No Sponsorship
Company
Large, successful, and growing Boston based Investment Management Firm –
Great Company – Lots of Upside – Excellent Compensation Package – Bonus –
Profit Sharing etc. Join a team oriented, collaborative, results focused
environment and become part of an elite organization with great growth
possibilities.
Position Responsibilities - Summary
This individual will be a lead software engineer for the development of the
firm's Equity Derivative Trading platform as part of their Global Trading
System (GTS) initiative. Role is expected to be 30-40% Hands On. This role
will report to the Software Engineering Manager for the Equity Trading
applications.
Detailed Responsibilities;
As a senior member of the Transaction Application team, the individual will
have the following responsibilities:
· Lead the technical design, implementation, deployment, and support of the
Equity Derivative Trading platform
· Team management responsibilities, including the direct supervision of
approximately 5-6 software engineers (consultants)
· Partner with Business Analysts to review and implement business
requirements
· Partner with Project Managers, Technical and QA Leads on estimates,
status, design and quality assurance
· Partner with the Architecture team to ensure track work is aligned with
the strategic direction of the enterprise
· Stay current with evolving Trading industry and technical trends to ensure
systems and team are of highest caliber
Keys to This Position:
1. Technical requirements: Java, Messaging (i.e. JMS), Java Frameworks
(i.e. Spring) and PL/SQL.
2. Leadership experience. Team management responsibilities, including the
direct supervision of approximately 5-6 software engineers (consultants).
3. Trading Systems experience.
4. Equities or Fixed Income experience.
5. Strong Communication skills.
6. Seeking experience with High Volume, High Transactional Systems. This
individual will be a strong Java Developer that knows how to build High
Speed Performance Applications.
Required Skills and Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have excellent leadership, management and
communication skills plus proven ability to design and deliver solutions
relevant to complex business problems.
· Strong analysis, design and modeling skills
· Seven plus years in systems development using Java (Server Side) and J2EE
· Strong knowledge and experience with message technologies (e.g. JMS)
· Strong knowledge and experience with frameworks (e.g. Spring)
· Strong Knowledge of Oracle Database or related RDB''s
· Knowledge of software development and testing methodologies and their
effective application
· Experience developing high performance Trading applications
· Strong motivation and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented
environment supporting a business-critical production environment
· UI Development experience would be considered a strong plus
· Computer Science degree or related field
Compensation
Very Competitive Base Salary + Profit Sharing + Bonus - Comprehensive
Benefits Package
No Sponsorship Available – Local Candidates Only
Contact Information
Gary Wright - President – Wright Associates
Phone - (508) 761-6354 - Email - replywrightassociates@verizon. - WEBnet
Site – www.wrightassociates.org
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Development Manager - Investment Administration - FS - Boston, MA Ar
Posted by: "Gary Wright - Wright Associates" gary_wright@verizon.net wrightassociates
Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:46 am (PDT)
Please feel free to refer this position to other groups and people you know.
Position Title – WR713881
Development Manager – Investment Administration – FS - Boston, MA Area -
Outstanding Package
Outstanding Compensation Package – Base + Bonus + PS
Local Candidates Only – No Sponsorship
Company
Large, successful, and growing Boston based Investment Management Firm –
Great Company – Lots of Upside – Excellent Compensation Package – Bonus –
Profit Sharing etc. Join a team oriented, collaborative, results focused
environment and become part of an elite organization with great growth
possibilities.
Position Responsibilities - Summary
This individual will manage the Investment Administration (IA) Production
Team within the Transaction Applications (TA) in Information Services (IS).
This team provides support and enhancements to approximately 200 internal
business unit staff. These business units include Investment Administration
and Client Operations and they provide operational services to our external
clients and investors globally.
The candidate should have domain knowledge from another asset manager or
financial services firm supporting an operations business group. Key skills
would include; Client Management, Project Management, technical expertise,
team management, communication, strong leadership and crisis management
skills.
This role will report to the Director of IA Applications within IS.
Detailed Responsibilities;
· Lead a team of IS analysts and consultants (approximately 20)
responsible for providing comprehensive first-level systems support (6*24).
· Oversee a dual shore (onshore & offshore in India) outsourcing
arrangement with our strategic consulting partner. Ensure service level
agreements (SLA's) are being adhered to, metrics are captured, process
improvements and efficiencies are being identified and implemented.
· Establish and maintain effective client relationships.
· Work with our internal clients to proactively identify
opportunities for new/improved systems.
· Perform gap analysis between existing systems and making
recommendations for improvements where required.
· Track, manage, and report on support and enhancement requests and
priorities, ensuring that all issues are resolved in a timely and thorough
manner.
· Provide support and enhancements for approximately 30 applications
including: Trade Communication (SWIFT), Reconciliations, Interfaces to our
business outsourcing providers, Client/Trade Files, Corporate Actions,
Failed Trades, Reporting, etc.
· Provide support for other firm wide initiatives such as Disaster
Recovery, Database upgrades, security audits, infrastructure upgrades, etc.
· Escalate and manage production incidents and interface to various
IS teams.
· Manage and track IS budget and staffing plan for the team.
· Stay abreast of the "state of the art" as it relates to
Operations, both within firm and throughout the industry.
Keys to This Position:
1. Management skills. This individual will manage a team of 20 (19
consultants: 10 on shore and 10 offshore) and 1 full time staff.
2. Strong Client Relationship skills are required. This individual will be
supporting Investment Operations, Fund Administration and Hedge Fund
Administration among others.
3. Strong Technical skills. This individual will manage a group that
affects 200 users and utilizes 30 applications. The technical skill set
should reflect a general Development Manager background with Java/PL
SQL/Oracle. This person will need experience in leading, delegating and
also having the technical expertise to challenge and get "hands on" when the
need arises.
4. Strong Communication skills.
Required Skills and Competencies:
· Minimum of ten years of experience in the investment industry,
with a minimum of five years managing an IS Team.
· Demonstrated client focus and relationship management skills.
· Domain knowledge of operations processes for an asset manager or
financial services firm.
· Prior experience managing a 6*24 production IS team is preferred.
· Demonstrated track record managing small to medium sized projects,
including staff management and project management responsibilities.
· Previous experience acting in a business analysis/developer
capacity, including knowledge of software requirements gathering processes.
· Excellent written and crisp, verbal communications skills.
· Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical
production environment with rapidly changing priorities.
· Experience in leading, delegation and also having the technical
expertise to challenge and get "hands on" when the need arises.
· Change Agent, creative, innovative and focused on continuous
improvements.
· Leadership skills and ability to mentor team.
· Strong delivery focus.
· Bachelor's degree is required.
· CFA charter, or work towards one is a plus
Compensation
Very Competitive Base Salary + Profit Sharing + Bonus - Comprehensive
Benefits Package
No Sponsorship Available – Local Candidates Only
Contact Information
Gary Wright - President – Wright Associates
Phone - (508) 761-6354 - Email - replywrightassociates@verizon. - WEBnet
Site – www.wrightassociates.org
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Wright Associates specializes in High Technology Recruiting Services for the New England Market Place.
Phone: 508-761-6354
Email: mailto:garywright@prodigy.net
Website: www.WrightAssociates.org
Gary L. Wright - President/Principal - Wright Associates
Wright Associates specializes in High Technology Recruiting Services for the New England Market Place.
Phone: 508-761-6354
Email: mailto:garywright@prodigy.net
Website: www.WrightAssociates.org
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