Monday, March 24, 2008

White Plains NY 4 C#.NET developers needed candidates do not have to have strong communication and will look at consultants who want full time.


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·     Software Developer


Qualifications
A qualified applicant should have the following training, education, and/or equivalent experience:
* Minimum of two years work experience programming in a windows environment with Microsoft Visual Studio and Windows API.
* C/C++, C#, COM, MFC, XML
* Knowledge of Web-based application development.
* Database programming and design using MySQL/MS-SQL.
* Strong communication skills.
* Broadcast or digital audio experience is a plus.

Duties & Responsibilities
* Design, modify, develop, write and implement software applications.
* Software applications design using Object Oriented methodologies.
* Perform code reviews and unit testing.
* Create test instructions for the QA department to confirm that applications meet specifications.
* Communicate with users to analyze and understand the functions to be automated, user needs, objectives, desired features, and input and output requirements.
* Write and maintain functional and technical specifications using MS Word.
* Research and evaluate software and hardware to assist in programming and to use as program platforms.
* Provide technical assistance to the Technical Support department, as well as participation in end user training.
* Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
* Other duties as assigned.

 

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NO RELOCATION. NO 3RD PARTIES. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES.

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3 openings in Interest Rate Derivatives Team- 120-140k TC 200-220k



 
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Excel Development (min. 3-5 Years)
Experience working with  Excel in a trading/risk management spreadsheet
Needs experience with trade loading, valuation market creation; pricing sheet experience would be acceptable
Good communication skills, good problem solving skills
Some Business knowledge - knows Yield curves and how to price a basic interest rate swap

 

Application Developer (min. 3-5 years)
Some Business Knowledge
Experience/knowledge of risk management systems
Only C#, .Net experience. Candidates with only Java or Unix is unacceptable.
Great IT skills (C#, .Net) can make up for some other short falls in business knowledge, risk mgmt experience, etc
Experience working with big, source code based systems - not just small applications.
Should have experience working with other's code, not just their own.

 

Implementation Role (min. 3-5 years)
Interest Rate Derivative Knowledge
Experience/knowledge of risk management systems (pricing and valuation of derivative products)
Good communication skills required (will interact with FO traders, Product Controllers, risk managers, and IT developers in NY, LDN and Asia)
IT knowledge/experience - will need to assist in xml configuration, working thru issues in complex VBA/Excel spreadsheets (debugging, rather than coding); querying databases, interacting with developers (explaining issues, working thru software set up, and testing); assisting with the release of software; scripting knowledge preferred
Superior Problem solving skills
Job will also include: support of Front Office traders, system testing (for new functionality on in house built software), gathering and documenting user requirements; assisting in the documentation of testing and release plans; understanding and the ability to problem solve data quality; valuation and trade entry issues.

 

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SW Dev/Arch #5229 145K-180K + bonus


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Manage Architecture team (at least 4-5). Hands on management. .Net experience. Project management skills.

Position:  Director, Software Development/Architecture

Location:  Jersey City

MSS:  5229 

Salary:  $145,000-$180,700

 

Job Description:

Lead Architect/Manager

This position will provide architectural leadership to ongoing application development efforts.

Skills Required:

·        10+ Years experience architecting enterprise solutions

·        5+ years experience managing architects

·        5+ Years experience developing distributed applications

·        Broad deep distributed computing expertise, including service oriented architectures, web applications, relational databases, information security, servers, networking, and other relevant technologies.

·        .Net expertise

·        Experience with application integration techniques and technologies

·        Project management skills and experience

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·        Collaboration skills with a proven track record of success in a multi-constituency team

·        Process oriented thinking

·        Systems engineering mindset

 

Skills Desired:

·        Experience in financial services

·        Experience in portfolio accounting

·        Experience in Separately Managed Accounts

 

Education Required:

Bachelors degree in engineering or computer science.

 

Email resume in Word to thebiggamehunter@cisny.com  ONLY IF YOU HAVE THE EXPERIENCE SOUGHT. Please include the job code with the position.

NO RELOCATION. NO VISA TRANSFERS. NO 3RD PARTIES. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES.

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Director Software Development #5505 153K-190K +bonus


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Manage multiple development teams. Handle strategic initiatives. Build organizational relationships. Experience with matrix management. Offshore experience a big plus. Financial services background. No consultants (unless long term with management exp. from top firms).
We are one of only six companies working on these openings.

Position: Director, Software Development
Location: Jersey City

MSS#: 5505
Salary: $153,800 - $191,600

 

Job Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for the following:

 

·          Manages all aspects of program and project delivery by effectively initiating, planning, scheduling, controlling, and bringing to closure multiple, large, high profile, high priority projects.

·          Works with partners to decide the technical direction and scope for the delivery team.  Sets the goals of the organization and leads the team to meet goals.

·          Acts as a role model and mentor on project management methodology, standards, strategy, quality and change leadership.

·          Serves as an influential leader by demonstrating PM professionalism, passion/enthusiasm, providing communication/motivation and creating teamwork and collaboration.

·          Professional development:  carries out career development, training planning, performance management, and hiring processes for associates and candidates.

·          Schedule Management: Create and maintain an effort-driven project schedule for each project by identifying and monitoring: overall project timeline, project milestones, tasks, resources, task dependencies, and critical paths.

·          Control and track project performance, time allocations, cost, and quality by constantly evaluating project progress and conducting regular team status meetings.

·          Cost Management: Determines, monitors, and reviews all project economics, including costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, resources, and risk.

·          Cross Functional Leadership: Provides leadership, direction and integrates activities with other departments to ensure successful implementation and support.

·          Issue / Risk Management: Anticipates and identifies Risks and Issues that may impact deliverables and develops and implements mitigation and corrective actions.

·          Reporting: Monitors and reports on the status of project efforts (including weekly time reporting, monthly resource forecasting, monthly executive reporting, issue management and risk prevention/mitigation)

·          Scope: Ensures the project remains focused on key objectives and goals and comply with established methodologies. Develop and manage project expectations ensuring all applicable functional areas are engaged on the project.

·          Procurement: Manages vendor relations as appropriate

·          Closure: Promote continuous improvement by conducting, documenting, and communicating lessons learned.

 

Skills Required:

 

·          Demonstrated experience in delivering a complex business technology solution into production for use by business clients.

·          Ability to solve technical/engineering problems and execute on the solution through the development, testing and architecture teams.

·          Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in project management processes.

·          Knowledge and demonstrated experience in the development project lifecycle

·          Knowledge and demonstrated experience in system architecture, technical design, and system and software development technology.

·          Extensive experience in meeting planning and facilitation

·          Demonstrated experience in professional development and hiring

·          Demonstrated experience in making articulate and effective oral presentations to different audiences

·          Seven years or more of professional experience in a system development project management and delivery.

 

Skills Desired:

 

·          Knowledge and experience with building and supporting applications on Microsoft technology [.Net, ASP, IIS, SQL Server, etc.]

·          Ability to step into projects already in progress or in need of rescue

·          Experience with managing a matrixed organization, including offshore resources and/or suppliers

·          Organization and time management skills: Operates independently with minimal guidance by management

·          Strong interpersonal skills

·          Ability to manage multiple tasks

 

Education Required:

 

·          BS in Computer Science or Engineering

·          Advanced degree in technical discipline or MBA

 

Email resume in Word to thebiggamehunter@cisny.com  ONLY IF YOU HAVE THE EXPERIENCE SOUGHT. Please include the job code with the position.

NO RELOCATION. NO 3RD PARTIES. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES.

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Client Services Assoc., New York City


 

Client Service Associate

$60K Base, Bonus to 20K

(a.k.a. Sales & Marketing Assoc.)

Experience in Fixed Income Required; Degreed – Career-track role

 

Job Description:


Individual will work on a team with one or more Client Service Executives (CSE’s) to provide cohesive and proactive service to specific client relationships.


 

Responsibilities/Duties:


§         Coordinate standard and custom client reporting

§         Coordinate the development, preparation and review of materials to be used in client meetings

§         Ensure information accuracy and availability on all aspects of client relationship including contact database

§         Manage client relationships with CS Executives

§         Collaborate with CS Executives on account start-up, special projects, guideline issues and other items requiring special attention

§         Keep current on investment strategies, market conditions and key occurrences in worldwide marketplace

§         Work with other CS Teams on relevant projects

§         Identify and develops processes or methodologies that improve service to clients


 

Competencies:


§         Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to interact with both clients and managers in other departments

§         Familiarity with investments and accounting concepts, and understanding of complex fixed income investment products

§         Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

§         Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

§         Three (3) plus years of demonstrated experience


 

Academic Qualifications (minimum requirements):


MBA or Undergraduate degree in Business preferred, with concentration in Accounting, Economics, or Finance.  Investment management or financial services related work experience (preferable greater than 3 years). 


 

 

 

Email resume in Word to thebiggamehunter@cisny.com  ONLY IF YOU HAVE THE EXPERIENCE SOUGHT. Please include the job code with the position.

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