Chief Programmer/Architect New York City

Chef Programmer/Architect

Job ID: Job-0902 Job Title: Chef Programmer/Architect location: New York, NY Jobtype: Permanent Description: Chief Programmer/Architect to join a Risk Team.  Strong C++ and design skills to work alongside a quantitative team. Enhance and extend supporting architecture of pricing and risk models. These models are used by leading traders and risk managers at hedge funds and investment banks around the world.  * MS or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline (eg. Physics, Engineering) required.  * Experience in building and maintaining large-scale software systems. Five years experience programming in C++. The ideal candidate will be a practitioner in C++ with the ability to create highly-reusable and easily-extendable modular code that fulfills the quantitative requirements using suitable design patterns.  * Knowledge of relational databases is a plus.  * Ability to work independently and within a team in a customer-facing environment.  * Prior experience in program management or project leadership desirable.  * Business-related acumen in trading and/or risk management support Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume.  NO RELOCATION. NO VISA TRANSFERS. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES.  To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe.  Receive tweets from Twitter with job search tips and job listings – TheBigGameHuntr

Chef Programmer/Architect New York City

Chef Programmer/Architect

Job ID: Job-0902 Job Title: Chef Programmer/Architect location: New York, NY Jobtype: Permanent Description: Chief Programmer/Architect to join a Risk Team.  Strong C++ and design skills to work alongside a quantitative team. Enhance and extend supporting architecture of pricing and risk models. These models are used by leading traders and risk managers at hedge funds and investment banks around the world.  * MS or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline (eg. Physics, Engineering) required.  * Experience in building and maintaining large-scale software systems. Five years experience programming in C++. The ideal candidate will be a practitioner in C++ with the ability to create highly-reusable and easily-extendable modular code that fulfills the quantitative requirements using suitable design patterns.  * Knowledge of relational databases is a plus.  * Ability to work independently and within a team in a customer-facing environment.  * Prior experience in program management or project leadership desirable.  * Business-related acumen in trading and/or risk management support   Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume.  NO RELOCATION. NO VISA TRANSFERS. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES.  To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe.  Receive tweets from Twitter with job search tips and job listings – TheBigGameHuntr

Operations Specialist--Project Delivery NYC

Operations Specialist--Project Delivery

Job ID: Job-0901 Job Title: Operations Specialist--Project Delivery location: New York City Jobtype: Permanent Rate: $90K - $110K +bonus Description: 10% travel  Accountable for the effective implementation of change management related to new and/or revised systems and product services provided through the business unit, ensuring minimal disruption to the business. Act as the escalation point for business issues related to small projects, and serve as a main integration point for technical projects/ change management initiatives for the assigned business unit. Accountable for one or more of the various stages of the project lifecycle including idea and opportunity assessment, business case development, solution design development, initiative implementation, and/or play a critical role in maintaining/ sustaining business as usual state for small projects/ initiatives in support of the assigned business unit. Accountable to provide business/ operational subject matter expertise (SME) and knowledge to projects. This role meets objectives within a six- to twelve-month time horizon.  KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS  Knowledge:  • University degree/college diploma or equivalent work experience  • 5 to 7 years of project-related work experience  • Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and its relationship to business systems design and implementation  • Familiar with established process analysis and improvement tools  • Familiar with products, operations and market practices  • Solid knowledge of OTC Derivatives including Credit, Equity, Total Return, Rates etc.  • Solid knowledge of OTC Derivatives processing including Confirmation, Collateral Management, Settlement, Accounting and Life Cycle events  • Solid knowledge of testing strategies, test plans and execution  • Solid knowledge of conversion, parallel and implementation processes  • Strong knowledge of process and/or project management  • Solid knowledge of standard desktop applications used by the business unit  • Solid knowledge and understanding of the business unit’s key products and services, processes and controls  • Solid understanding of the business unit’s risk and regulatory requirements including Dodd-Frank, CFTC, CCP, DTCC GTR, Position Limits Reporting etc.  • Solid knowledge of the business unit’s transaction fulfillment procedures  • Solid knowledge of departmental systems and applications including Calypso, Summit, MarkitWire, LCH SwapClear, IceLink, CME CORE, DS Match, Imagine, OpenLink or similar packages  • Solid understanding of internal business partner’s business, services and organization  Skills:  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to analyze a component or components of a process to optimize system functionality  • Strong decision-making skills  • Tolerance and flexibility for resolving ambiguities  • Strong change management skills  • Strong prioritization skills  • Strong planning skills (re finance, resource, strategy, business)  • Solid risk management skills  • Strong customer service and relationship management skills  • Strong facilitation/ presentation skills  • Strong conflict management/ resolution skills  • Strong teamwork and team leadership skills  • Strong written and oral communication skills, with the capability to present and articulate complex concepts  • Strong multi-tasking skills covering a wide range of challenges which are independent and distinct  • Ability to translate business requirements into system solutions according to Bank standards  • Ability to document requirements, acceptance test plans, conversion and implementation plans  Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume.  NO RELOCATION. NO VISA TRANSFERS. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES.  To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe.  Receive tweets from Twitter with job search tips and job listings – TheBigGameHuntr

Operations Specialist--Project Delivery NYC

Operations Specialist--Project Delivery

Job ID: Job-0901 Job Title: Operations Specialist--Project Delivery location: New York City Jobtype: Permanent Rate: $90K - $110K +bonus Description: 10% travel  Accountable for the effective implementation of change management related to new and/or revised systems and product services provided through the business unit, ensuring minimal disruption to the business. Act as the escalation point for business issues related to small projects, and serve as a main integration point for technical projects/ change management initiatives for the assigned business unit. Accountable for one or more of the various stages of the project lifecycle including idea and opportunity assessment, business case development, solution design development, initiative implementation, and/or play a critical role in maintaining/ sustaining business as usual state for small projects/ initiatives in support of the assigned business unit. Accountable to provide business/ operational subject matter expertise (SME) and knowledge to projects. This role meets objectives within a six- to twelve-month time horizon.  KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS  Knowledge:  • University degree/college diploma or equivalent work experience  • 5 to 7 years of project-related work experience  • Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and its relationship to business systems design and implementation  • Familiar with established process analysis and improvement tools  • Familiar with products, operations and market practices  • Solid knowledge of OTC Derivatives including Credit, Equity, Total Return, Rates etc.  • Solid knowledge of OTC Derivatives processing including Confirmation, Collateral Management, Settlement, Accounting and Life Cycle events  • Solid knowledge of testing strategies, test plans and execution  • Solid knowledge of conversion, parallel and implementation processes  • Strong knowledge of process and/or project management  • Solid knowledge of standard desktop applications used by the business unit  • Solid knowledge and understanding of the business unit’s key products and services, processes and controls  • Solid understanding of the business unit’s risk and regulatory requirements including Dodd-Frank, CFTC, CCP, DTCC GTR, Position Limits Reporting etc.  • Solid knowledge of the business unit’s transaction fulfillment procedures  • Solid knowledge of departmental systems and applications including Calypso, Summit, MarkitWire, LCH SwapClear, IceLink, CME CORE, DS Match, Imagine, OpenLink or similar packages  • Solid understanding of internal business partner’s business, services and organization  Skills:  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to analyze a component or components of a process to optimize system functionality  • Strong decision-making skills  • Tolerance and flexibility for resolving ambiguities  • Strong change management skills  • Strong prioritization skills  • Strong planning skills (re finance, resource, strategy, business)  • Solid risk management skills  • Strong customer service and relationship management skills  • Strong facilitation/ presentation skills  • Strong conflict management/ resolution skills  • Strong teamwork and team leadership skills  • Strong written and oral communication skills, with the capability to present and articulate complex concepts  • Strong multi-tasking skills covering a wide range of challenges which are independent and distinct  • Ability to translate business requirements into system solutions according to Bank standards  • Ability to document requirements, acceptance test plans, conversion and implementation plans  Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume.  NO RELOCATION. NO VISA TRANSFERS. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES.  To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe.  Receive tweets from Twitter with job search tips and job listings – TheBigGameHuntr

Senior Production Underwriter Western USA

Senior Production Underwriter,

Job ID: Job-0899 Job Title: Senior Production Underwriter, location: Western USA Jobtype: Permanent Description: The Senior Production Underwriter makes decisions on risks and performs related activities consistent with established company goals and objectives. This position will be responsible for servicing the Western Region and will be home based (the individual should be located in the Western Region).  Essential Job Functions:  • Initiates and manages relationships with the Producers who fit guidelines.  • Establishes a book of business following company underwriting guidelines.  • Performs all marketing duties for respective Producers including establishing production goals.  • Monitors the results of its respective Producers.  • Services designated book of business within company’s underwriting guidelines.  • Evaluates, reviews and makes corrective actions on existing accounts annually, including midterm reviews as necessary.  • Makes recommendations on risks which exceed their letter of authority using established referral procedures.  • Controls new business, renewals, endorsements so that all related handling is processed timely and accurately. This includes:  • Gathers/evaluates information to determine acceptability of new accounts.  • Issues quotations  • Issues policies and endorsements  • Prepares individual risk filings, when necessary  • Issues new business and cancellation/non-renewal notices  • Orders Loss Control surveys  • Recommends and places proper reinsurance (including facultative) when necessary and authorized.  • Promotes activities between Department, AEOs and producers to maximize renewals and new opportunities. Maintains good communications and relations with all AEOs, producers and clients.  • Assists Corporate Reinsurance, Accounting and Claims on problems as they arise.  • Assists in the training of other staff members.  • Prioritizes and delegates work to meet department deadlines. Reviews previously performed work for quality, as necessary.  • Adheres to department goals and objectives. Coordinates, implements and monitors producer plan which includes visits, new business, renewal retention, pricing increase and profitability.  • Assists Accounting in the timely collection of overdue premiums, keeping 90 day overdue premiums at a minimum. Assists junior members of staff in the timely collection of overdue premium reports.  • Reduces administration level within all areas of the department.  • Creates new business ideas and systems to achieve overall Department Business Plan.  • Develops computer systems to achieve added value services to the department, producers and clients.  • Responsible for complying with proper internal controls as necessary to conduct job functions and/or carry out responsibilities and/or administrative activities at Company.  Other Functions:  • Performing other duties as may be assigned.  • Regular and reliable attendance.  Qualifications:  • College degree required.  • Ten years or more ocean marine cargo underwriting experience required. Inland marine underwriting experience a plus.  • Good oral and written communication skills.  • Ability to innovate and apply new ideas.  • Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Powerpoint)  • Able to successfully work in a home based environment  Participation in insurance related courses  • AMIM or CPCU designation preferred.  The Senior Production Underwriter makes decisions on risks and performs related activities consistent with established company goals and objectives. This position will be responsible for servicing the Western Region and will be home based (the individual should be located in the Western Region).  Essential Job Functions:  • Initiates and manages relationships with the Producers who fit guidelines.  • Establishes a book of business following company underwriting guidelines.  • Performs all marketing duties for respective Producers including establishing production goals.  • Monitors the results of its respective Producers.  • Services designated book of business within company’s underwriting guidelines.  • Evaluates, reviews and makes corrective actions on existing accounts annually, including midterm reviews as necessary.  • Makes recommendations on risks which exceed their letter of authority using established referral procedures.  • Controls new business, renewals, endorsements so that all related handling is processed timely and accurately. This includes:  • Gathers/evaluates information to determine acceptability of new accounts.  • Issues quotations  • Issues policies and endorsements  • Prepares individual risk filings, when necessary  • Issues new business and cancellation/non-renewal notices  • Orders Loss Control surveys  • Recommends and places proper reinsurance (including facultative) when necessary and authorized.  • Promotes activities between Department, AEOs and producers to maximize renewals and new opportunities. Maintains good communications and relations with all AEOs, producers and clients.  • Assists Corporate Reinsurance, Accounting and Claims on problems as they arise.  • Assists in the training of other staff members.  • Prioritizes and delegates work to meet department deadlines. Reviews previously performed work for quality, as necessary.  • Adheres to department goals and objectives. Coordinates, implements and monitors producer plan which includes visits, new business, renewal retention, pricing increase and profitability.  • Assists Accounting in the timely collection of overdue premiums, keeping 90 day overdue premiums at a minimum. Assists junior members of staff in the timely collection of overdue premium reports.  • Reduces administration level within all areas of the department.  • Creates new business ideas and systems to achieve overall Department Business Plan.  • Develops computer systems to achieve added value services to the department, producers and clients.  • Responsible for complying with proper internal controls as necessary to conduct job functions and/or carry out responsibilities and/or administrative activities at Company.  Other Functions:  • Performing other duties as may be assigned.  • Regular and reliable attendance.  Qualifications:  • College degree required.  • Ten years or more ocean marine cargo underwriting experience required. Inland marine underwriting experience a plus.  • Good oral and written communication skills.  • Ability to innovate and apply new ideas.  • Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Powerpoint)  • Able to successfully work in a home based environment  Participation in insurance related courses  • AMIM or CPCU designation preferred.  Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume.  NO RELOCATION. NO VISA TRANSFERS. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES.  To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe.  Receive tweets from Twitter with job search tips and job listings – TheBigGameHuntr

Senior Production Underwriter

Senior Production Underwriter

Job ID: Job-0899 Job Title: Senior Production Underwriter, location: Western USA Jobtype: Permanent Description: The Senior Production Underwriter makes decisions on risks and performs related activities consistent with established company goals and objectives. This position will be responsible for servicing the Western Region and will be home based (the individual should be located in the Western Region).  Essential Job Functions:  • Initiates and manages relationships with the Producers who fit guidelines.  • Establishes a book of business following company underwriting guidelines.  • Performs all marketing duties for respective Producers including establishing production goals.  • Monitors the results of its respective Producers.  • Services designated book of business within company’s underwriting guidelines.  • Evaluates, reviews and makes corrective actions on existing accounts annually, including midterm reviews as necessary.  • Makes recommendations on risks which exceed their letter of authority using established referral procedures.  • Controls new business, renewals, endorsements so that all related handling is processed timely and accurately. This includes:  • Gathers/evaluates information to determine acceptability of new accounts.  • Issues quotations  • Issues policies and endorsements  • Prepares individual risk filings, when necessary  • Issues new business and cancellation/non-renewal notices  • Orders Loss Control surveys  • Recommends and places proper reinsurance (including facultative) when necessary and authorized.  • Promotes activities between Department, AEOs and producers to maximize renewals and new opportunities. Maintains good communications and relations with all AEOs, producers and clients.  • Assists Corporate Reinsurance, Accounting and Claims on problems as they arise.  • Assists in the training of other staff members.  • Prioritizes and delegates work to meet department deadlines. Reviews previously performed work for quality, as necessary.  • Adheres to department goals and objectives. Coordinates, implements and monitors producer plan which includes visits, new business, renewal retention, pricing increase and profitability.  • Assists Accounting in the timely collection of overdue premiums, keeping 90 day overdue premiums at a minimum. Assists junior members of staff in the timely collection of overdue premium reports.  • Reduces administration level within all areas of the department.  • Creates new business ideas and systems to achieve overall Department Business Plan.  • Develops computer systems to achieve added value services to the department, producers and clients.  • Responsible for complying with proper internal controls as necessary to conduct job functions and/or carry out responsibilities and/or administrative activities at Company.  Other Functions:  • Performing other duties as may be assigned.  • Regular and reliable attendance.  Qualifications:  • College degree required.  • Ten years or more ocean marine cargo underwriting experience required. Inland marine underwriting experience a plus.  • Good oral and written communication skills.  • Ability to innovate and apply new ideas.  • Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Powerpoint)  • Able to successfully work in a home based environment  Participation in insurance related courses  • AMIM or CPCU designation preferred.  The Senior Production Underwriter makes decisions on risks and performs related activities consistent with established company goals and objectives. This position will be responsible for servicing the Western Region and will be home based (the individual should be located in the Western Region).  Essential Job Functions:  • Initiates and manages relationships with the Producers who fit guidelines.  • Establishes a book of business following company underwriting guidelines.  • Performs all marketing duties for respective Producers including establishing production goals.  • Monitors the results of its respective Producers.  • Services designated book of business within company’s underwriting guidelines.  • Evaluates, reviews and makes corrective actions on existing accounts annually, including midterm reviews as necessary.  • Makes recommendations on risks which exceed their letter of authority using established referral procedures.  • Controls new business, renewals, endorsements so that all related handling is processed timely and accurately. This includes:  • Gathers/evaluates information to determine acceptability of new accounts.  • Issues quotations  • Issues policies and endorsements  • Prepares individual risk filings, when necessary  • Issues new business and cancellation/non-renewal notices  • Orders Loss Control surveys  • Recommends and places proper reinsurance (including facultative) when necessary and authorized.  • Promotes activities between Department, AEOs and producers to maximize renewals and new opportunities. Maintains good communications and relations with all AEOs, producers and clients.  • Assists Corporate Reinsurance, Accounting and Claims on problems as they arise.  • Assists in the training of other staff members.  • Prioritizes and delegates work to meet department deadlines. Reviews previously performed work for quality, as necessary.  • Adheres to department goals and objectives. Coordinates, implements and monitors producer plan which includes visits, new business, renewal retention, pricing increase and profitability.  • Assists Accounting in the timely collection of overdue premiums, keeping 90 day overdue premiums at a minimum. Assists junior members of staff in the timely collection of overdue premium reports.  • Reduces administration level within all areas of the department.  • Creates new business ideas and systems to achieve overall Department Business Plan.  • Develops computer systems to achieve added value services to the department, producers and clients.  • Responsible for complying with proper internal controls as necessary to conduct job functions and/or carry out responsibilities and/or administrative activities at Company.  Other Functions:  • Performing other duties as may be assigned.  • Regular and reliable attendance.  Qualifications:  • College degree required.  • Ten years or more ocean marine cargo underwriting experience required. Inland marine underwriting experience a plus.  • Good oral and written communication skills.  • Ability to innovate and apply new ideas.  • Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Powerpoint)  • Able to successfully work in a home based environment  Participation in insurance related courses  • AMIM or CPCU designation preferred.  Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume.  NO RELOCATION. NO VISA TRANSFERS. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES.  To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe.  Receive tweets from Twitter with job search tips and job listings – TheBigGameHuntr

Software Architect--Durham, NC

Software Architect

Job ID: Job-0898 Job Title: Software Architect location: Durham, NC Jobtype: Permanent Rate: $110L - $120K +bonus Description: Candidates must have Computer Science degrees from good schools. Ideally candidates with at least 2 Object Oriented programming languages  The client likes people coming out of software/product companies, not large banks or insurance companies.  Description:  Design and deliver stable, maintainable software that is operationally sound. Help identify new technologies in the industry and bring them to bear against our many challenges and technologies, from rich-media handheld applications to Web 2.0 tools to large-scale data systems.  Responsibilities of Software Architect:  Must be able to code 'hands-on' while designing solutions based on deep technical knowledge of scalable web and database architectures.  Lead an agile team while implementing engineering best-practices.  Set high-level design objectives.  Review and critique software designs proposed by senior developers.  Write technical documentation and present architecture to others.  Participating in the implementation of critical code pieces.  Requirements for Software Architect:  BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent, followed by 7 or more years of professional software development experience.  Extremely strong CS fundamentals and analytical abilities.  Expertise in Java as well as Object Oriented Design.  Taste for simplicity , elegance in technical design and a willingness or passion to learn new technology such as Scala, NoSQL, Hadoop, Clojure, RESTful or JSON.  Experience leading small teams, establishing development practices, and mentoring individuals.  5+ years of experience with server-side technologies and major application servers.  Strong SQL and data modeling skills, as well as real-world experience with commercial RDMBS.  Strong plusses would be use of Open Source libraries and tools (not just vendor tools).  Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume.  PAID RELOCATION. VISA TRANSFERS WITH AT LEAST 3 YRS REMAINING ON YOUR H-1b VISA OK. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES.  To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe.  Receive tweets from Twitter with job search tips and job listings – TheBigGameHuntr

Software Architect Durham, NC

Software Architect

Job ID: Job-0898 Job Title: Software Architect location: Durham, NC Jobtype: Permanent Rate: $110L - $120K +bonus Description: Candidates must have Computer Science degrees from good schools. Ideally candidates with at least 2 Object Oriented programming languages  The client likes people coming out of software/product companies, not large banks or insurance companies.  Description:  Design and deliver stable, maintainable software that is operationally sound. Help identify new technologies in the industry and bring them to bear against our many challenges and technologies, from rich-media handheld applications to Web 2.0 tools to large-scale data systems.  Responsibilities of Software Architect:  Must be able to code 'hands-on' while designing solutions based on deep technical knowledge of scalable web and database architectures.  Lead an agile team while implementing engineering best-practices.  Set high-level design objectives.  Review and critique software designs proposed by senior developers.  Write technical documentation and present architecture to others.  Participating in the implementation of critical code pieces.  Requirements for Software Architect:  BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent, followed by 7 or more years of professional software development experience.  Extremely strong CS fundamentals and analytical abilities.  Expertise in Java as well as Object Oriented Design.  Taste for simplicity , elegance in technical design and a willingness or passion to learn new technology such as Scala, NoSQL, Hadoop, Clojure, RESTful or JSON.  Experience leading small teams, establishing development practices, and mentoring individuals.  5+ years of experience with server-side technologies and major application servers.  Strong SQL and data modeling skills, as well as real-world experience with commercial RDMBS.  Strong plusses would be use of Open Source libraries and tools (not just vendor tools).  Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume.  PAID RELOCATION. VISA TRANSFERS WITH AT LEAST 3 YRS REMAINING ON YOUR H-1b VISA OK. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES.  To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe.  Receive tweets from Twitter with job search tips and job listings – TheBigGameHuntr