Fixed Income Project Manager/Project Lead - (US-CA-Greater Los Angeles)

 

Fixed Income Project Manager/Project Lead - (US-CA-Greater Los Angeles)

Compensation: $130K - $140K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: WJKJA24

Total comp to $180000 

They are specifically looking for strong Fixed Income systems experience and SDLC knowledge. The manager is looking for a "highly committed, go-getter". 

Demonstrated ability to manage a project through its full life cycle 
Demonstrated ability to manage a team as well as interface with clients and manage/develop client relationships. Responsible for production and development efforts involving support of security master, market data vendor feeds, pricing systems, and risk management systems supporting the fixed income investment process. Work closely with members of the Analytics/Risk Management, SMF, and Pricing groups. 

Job Description: 
Will lead project teams to determine project requirements, develop project plans, and analyze, design and implement new technology and/or enhancements to existing systems. 

This individual will help create strategic partnerships to the Analytics and Risk Management business unit. Will provide in-depth analysis of user needs and contribute toward application design efforts for proprietary applications. Identifies complex business requirements, evaluates alternative solutions and translates solutions into specifications suitable for the development or maintenance of business specific systems. Coordinates development teams on large and/or complex projects. Develops and implements test plans. . 

Competencies: 
§ Must have direct experience in the Financial Services industry, specifically experience working with market data feeds in the Fixed Income arena. 
§ Must have Fixed Income systems and software development experience. 
§ Some experience working with market data vendors such as Bloomberg, FTID, Lehman, etc. 
§ 5+ years of software development experience including knowledge of systems development concepts including underlying technologies, database and application design and system architecture3+ years of involvement with fixed income investment practices 
§ 3+ years experience in the design, testing of financial or fixed income market data or vendor applications 
§ 2+ years of project management and organizational skills with ability to both lead and participate in cross-organizational teams; ability to initiate, track, and follow through on multiple ongoing projects 
§ Knowledge of systems development concepts including underlying technologies, database and application design and system architecture
§ Demonstrated ability to manage a project through it's full life cycle 
§ Demonstrated ability to manage a team 
§ Demonstrated ability to interface with clients and manage/develop client relationships 
§ Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage assigned project responsibilities with limited supervision 
§ Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills 
§ Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship building skills 

BS degree in Finance, Mathematics or Computer Science 
Graduate degree in Mathematics/Computer Science desirable. 

Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume. 

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