Project Manager New York, NY

Project Manager

Job ID: Job-0969 Job Title: Project Manager location: New York, NY Jobtype: Permanent Rate: $100K - $110K +bonus Description: Primary ongoing responsibility is for management of projects. Focus on meeting project commitments, including communications with sponsors. As assigned, lead or assist in the planning, implementation and introduction of projects, managing project budget and resource allocation.  Facilitate the definition of project missions, goals, tasks, and resource requirements; resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts between projects or functional areas; develop methods to monitor project or area progress; and provide corrective action if necessary.  Facilitate the definition of service levels and customer requirements. Interact regularly with existing or potential clients to determine their needs and to develop plans for improving delivery. Advocate on behalf of clients and represent clients' needs as appropriate to senior management. Work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes, following a defined, agreed upon project management methodology.  Present oral and written reports defining plans, problems, and resolutions to appropriate levels of management.  EXPERIENCE: 8-10 years of relevant experience. Thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management phases, techniques and tools:  • Initiation  • Preparation: definition/scope/requirements  • Execution & Control: work plans, resources, deliverables, budget management  • Transition: completion and assessment (post implementation review)  Strong and tested project management skills, including sponsor and risk management.  Understands who the client is, and what are the client's needs; provides realistic expectations; establishes specific client satisfaction standards and actively monitors client satisfaction.  SKILLS: Recognizes problems or situations that are new or without clear precedent. Evaluates alternatives and finds solutions using a systematic, multi-step approach to develop improvements and innovations to enhance performance.  Understands how and when to make a choice; how and when to escalate issues to higher levels. Analyze the risks and future impact of decisions, exerting strong negotiation skills to impact choices on short and long-term directions.  Undertake continual adjustments with stakeholders in a persuasive manner, to keep the project on course, by establishing trust and by use of positive win/win negotiation.  Recognizes how corporate culture impacts the success of the project; knows how to use organization to achieve objectives.  Prioritizes own and team’s work. Anticipate consequences of actions, potential problems, or opportunities for change.  Sets and meets realistic deadlines. Forecasts changes and communicates current and projected issues.  Ensure a high level of fiscal control and accountability for project budget. Create a shared focus within the team on the importance of achieving results.  Creates work standards for project; establishes and defines roles and responsibilities, specific outcomes, and clear measures for quality and success of the team.  Follow through with fair and consistent consequences for both achieving and not achieving results. Provides performance feedback and assists employees with plans for development and training.  As this role will largely be deliverable / milestone driven, late nights and weekends may be required to meet deadlines  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

Project Manager New York, NY

Project Manager

Job ID: Job-0969 Job Title: Project Manager location: New York, NY Jobtype: Permanent Rate: $100K - $110K +bonus Description: Primary ongoing responsibility is for management of projects. Focus on meeting project commitments, including communications with sponsors. As assigned, lead or assist in the planning, implementation and introduction of projects, managing project budget and resource allocation.  Facilitate the definition of project missions, goals, tasks, and resource requirements; resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts between projects or functional areas; develop methods to monitor project or area progress; and provide corrective action if necessary.  Facilitate the definition of service levels and customer requirements. Interact regularly with existing or potential clients to determine their needs and to develop plans for improving delivery. Advocate on behalf of clients and represent clients' needs as appropriate to senior management. Work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes, following a defined, agreed upon project management methodology.  Present oral and written reports defining plans, problems, and resolutions to appropriate levels of management.  EXPERIENCE: 8-10 years of relevant experience. Thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management phases, techniques and tools:  • Initiation  • Preparation: definition/scope/requirements  • Execution & Control: work plans, resources, deliverables, budget management  • Transition: completion and assessment (post implementation review)  Strong and tested project management skills, including sponsor and risk management.  Understands who the client is, and what are the client's needs; provides realistic expectations; establishes specific client satisfaction standards and actively monitors client satisfaction.  SKILLS: Recognizes problems or situations that are new or without clear precedent. Evaluates alternatives and finds solutions using a systematic, multi-step approach to develop improvements and innovations to enhance performance.  Understands how and when to make a choice; how and when to escalate issues to higher levels. Analyze the risks and future impact of decisions, exerting strong negotiation skills to impact choices on short and long-term directions.  Undertake continual adjustments with stakeholders in a persuasive manner, to keep the project on course, by establishing trust and by use of positive win/win negotiation.  Recognizes how corporate culture impacts the success of the project; knows how to use organization to achieve objectives.  Prioritizes own and team’s work. Anticipate consequences of actions, potential problems, or opportunities for change.  Sets and meets realistic deadlines. Forecasts changes and communicates current and projected issues.  Ensure a high level of fiscal control and accountability for project budget. Create a shared focus within the team on the importance of achieving results.  Creates work standards for project; establishes and defines roles and responsibilities, specific outcomes, and clear measures for quality and success of the team.  Follow through with fair and consistent consequences for both achieving and not achieving results. Provides performance feedback and assists employees with plans for development and training.  As this role will largely be deliverable / milestone driven, late nights and weekends may be required to meet deadlines  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

Client Services Manager New York, NY

Client Services Manager

Job ID: Job-0967 Job Title: Client Services Manager location: Jersey City, NJ Jobtype: Permanent Rate: $100K - $110K +bonus Description: This position would be overseeing and managing back office operations of Money Transfer, Investigation and Compensation and Customer Service. This position would also be responsible for marketing Clearing products and services. We are looking for a person who has a money transfer / customer service background. We are looking for an operations person as opposed to a marketing person.  EXPERIENCE: 7-10 years of experience in banking back office operations with a detailed understanding of CHIPS and Fed wire processing.  Knowledge of SWIFT messages and message types related to Money Transfer, Trade Services and Investigation / Compensation as well as the associated procedures and ISFA rules.  The candidate will have extensive contact with other bank offices and clients for effective and profitable marketing of new products and the enhancement of existing products.  SKILLS: Excellent written and verbal communication skills and formal presentation skills.  The ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel including overseas offices.  Provide outstanding customer service to other banking offices.  Develop and establish key relationships with overseas offices and correspondent banks.  Proactively assist with complex customer needs.  Travel to Asia and possibly Europe for marketing of USD Clearing products and services (Approximately 8 weeks per year).  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

Client Services Manager New York, NY

Client Services Manager

Job ID: Job-0967 Job Title: Client Services Manager location: Jersey City, NJ Jobtype: Permanent Rate: $100K - $110K +bonus Description: This position would be overseeing and managing back office operations of Money Transfer, Investigation and Compensation and Customer Service. This position would also be responsible for marketing Clearing products and services. We are looking for a person who has a money transfer / customer service background. We are looking for an operations person as opposed to a marketing person.  EXPERIENCE: 7-10 years of experience in banking back office operations with a detailed understanding of CHIPS and Fed wire processing.  Knowledge of SWIFT messages and message types related to Money Transfer, Trade Services and Investigation / Compensation as well as the associated procedures and ISFA rules.  The candidate will have extensive contact with other bank offices and clients for effective and profitable marketing of new products and the enhancement of existing products.  SKILLS: Excellent written and verbal communication skills and formal presentation skills.  The ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel including overseas offices.  Provide outstanding customer service to other banking offices.  Develop and establish key relationships with overseas offices and correspondent banks.  Proactively assist with complex customer needs.  Travel to Asia and possibly Europe for marketing of USD Clearing products and services (Approximately 8 weeks per year).  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

Sr. Manager, Securities Valuation and Pricing NYC moving to Jersey City in January 2013

Sr. Manager, Securities Valuation and Pricing

Job ID: Job-0966 Job Title: Sr. Manager, Securities Valuation and Pricing location: NYC, moving to Jersey City in Jan 2013 Jobtype: Permanent Rate: up to $135K + bonus Description: Position starts in NYC and moves to Jersey City in Jan 2013  Education: Financial Engineering & Computer Science degrees  Skill Set:  • IT skills  • Asset experience/knowledge  • Quant Mind—create models and use in asset class perspective…development around structured products  • Strategist experience  Has the tools to develop from an asset class perspective research studies, create models, and do empirical studies, and be able to articulate what he is doing. • Pricing Expertise  ? In depth knowledge of all credit, all mortgage, or all muni products. Have both pricing of complex FI structured securities(cash or synthetic), CDOs backed by RMBS, CMBS, ABS, IG and High Yield Corporate bonds.  ? Has the pricing and structuring components in background for products in depth.  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

Head of Model Risk Management

Head of Model Risk Management

Job ID: Job-0965 Job Title: Head of Model Risk Management location: NYC, moving to Jersey City in Jan 2013 Jobtype: Permanent Description: The position Starts in NYC and moves to Jersey City, NJ in January 2013  The Head of Model Risk Management is responsible for all aspects of model risk management  Principal Responsibilities:  • Manage the MRM team  • Interface with the Regulators on all aspects of model validation and reporting  • Work with Product Risk, senior management, and Internal Audit on all issues of model risk management  • Maintain model validation schedule  • Coordinate and oversee model validation projects performed by independent vendors  • Maintain Model Inventory, perform its quarterly certification  • Maintain Model Methodology Documentation Inventory, ensure its compliance with ERM’s policies and procedures  • Conduct model performance analysis, produce model performance reports  • Perform threshold monitoring and reporting, parameter calibration reporting, model assumption analysis  • Track model changes and model issues  • Perform Annual Model Review  Experience:  10+ years of experience in quantitative financial analysis and modeling, experience managing a quant team  Knowledge and Skills Required:  • Broad expertise in quantitative finance with particular emphasis on valuation models (curve building methodologies, term structure models, option models, credit models), and risk management models and methodologies (greeks, VaR, back testing)  • Expertise in all aspects of model risk management  • Deep understanding of the regulatory environment surrounding model risk management  • Strong management and leadership skills  • Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills, ability to communicate quantitative concepts to financial professionals  • Ability to operate autonomously, as well as be an effective member of a broader team.  • Strong mathematical background, especially in probability theory, stochastic processes, and PDE’s  • Econometric modeling and applied statistics skills (i.e. estimation, time series modeling, Monte Carlo simulation techniques, etc.).  • High level of computer literacy, ability to work effectively with Matlab, R, Excel, SQL  Education, Training &/or Certification:  Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Physics, Engineering, etc) from a major university

Hed of Model Risk Management NYC moving to Jersey City in Jan 2013

Head of Model Risk Management

Job ID: Job-0965 Job Title: Head of Model Risk Management location: NYC, moving to Jersey City in Jan 2013 Jobtype: Permanent Description: The position Starts in NYC and moves to Jersey CIty, NJ in January 2013  The Head of Model Risk Management is responsible for all aspects of model risk management  Principal Responsibilities:  • Manage the MRM team  • Interface with the Regulators on all aspects of model validation and reporting  • Work with Product Risk, senior management, and Internal Audit on all issues of model risk management  • Maintain model validation schedule  • Coordinate and oversee model validation projects performed by independent vendors  • Maintain Model Inventory, perform its quarterly certification  • Maintain Model Methodology Documentation Inventory, ensure its compliance with ERM’s policies and procedures  • Conduct model performance analysis, produce model performance reports  • Perform threshold monitoring and reporting, parameter calibration reporting, model assumption analysis  • Track model changes and model issues  • Perform Annual Model Review  Experience:  10+ years of experience in quantitative financial analysis and modeling, experience managing a quant team  Knowledge and Skills Required:  • Broad expertise in quantitative finance with particular emphasis on valuation models (curve building methodologies, term structure models, option models, credit models), and risk management models and methodologies (greeks, VaR, back testing)  • Expertise in all aspects of model risk management  • Deep understanding of the regulatory environment surrounding model risk management  • Strong management and leadership skills  • Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills, ability to communicate quantitative concepts to financial professionals  • Ability to operate autonomously, as well as be an effective member of a broader team.  • Strong mathematical background, especially in probability theory, stochastic processes, and PDE’s  • Econometric modeling and applied statistics skills (i.e. estimation, time series modeling, Monte Carlo simulation techniques, etc.).  • High level of computer literacy, ability to work effectively with Matlab, R, Excel, SQL  Education, Training &/or Certification:  Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Physics, Engineering, etc) from a major university

Sr. Quant Specialist - Team Lead

Sr. Quant Specialist – Team Lead

Job ID: Job-0964 Job Title: Sr. Quant Specialist – Team Lead location: NYC, moving to Jersey City in Jan 2013 Jobtype: Permanent Rate: to $155K + bonus Description: Position initially starts in New York City and moves to Jersey City in January, 2013  The Quantitative Risk Department is responsible for developing new models, analytic processes and system approaches for the Risk Management Department and performing impact studies to support proposals to the Board of Directors.  Position Summary:  The Senior Quantitative Specialist – Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of fixed income quants in designing, developing and testing quantitative pricing and risk models.  Principal Responsibilities:  • Lead a team of fixed income quants  • Assist in identifying fixed income risk issues and providing solutions  • Construct, verify/validate and maintain a library of models to support the fixed income business lines  • Participate in the development of risk management tools by enhancing existing analytical models and focusing on designing and implementing new models (e.g. VaR, back test, stress test, etc.)  • Implementation of pricing models and risk models across different fixed income asset classes, including interest rate models and volatility models etc.  Experience:  • 7+ years relevant fixed income quantitative modeling experience.  • Experience in leading a quant team is a plus  Knowledge and Skills Required:  • Strong knowledge with quantitative models such as multi-curve framework, interest rate models and volatility models etc.  • Hands-on experience with model implementations using Monte Carlo simulation, tree method and finite difference method etc..  • Strong knowledge with risk models such VaR, expected shortfall and Greeks and their implementations for fixed income products in a cross asset classes setting etc.  • Familiarity with fixed income asset classes – both plain vanilla types and derivatives - and market conventions, particularly in government securities and mortgage backed securities.  • Solid mathematical background with top level quantitative knowledge and skills in probability theory, statistics, econometrics and PDE etc.  • Strong hands-on experiences with C++ and with at least one of the following tools: R, MatLab or SAS. Experience with SQL programming is a plus.  • Leadership qualifications and managerial skills.  • Excellent communication and presentation skills  Education, Training &/or Certification:  • Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline  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

SR. QUANT - ECONOMETRICIAN NYC

SR. QUANT – ECONOMETRICIAN

Job ID: Job-0963 Job Title: SR. QUANT – ECONOMETRICIAN location: New York--Moving to Jersey City Jan 2013 Jobtype: Permanent Rate: up to $130K + bonus Description: Job initially starts in NYC then moves to Jersey City in January 2013  The Quantitative Risk Department is responsible for developing new models, analytic processes and system approaches for the Risk Management Department and performing impact studies to support proposals to the Board of Directors.  Position Summary:  The Senior Quantitative Specialist – Econometrician is responsible for data modeling, and designing and executing the back tests and stress tests of margining methodology.  Principal Responsibilities:  • Developing and enhancing VaR and stress test methodologies  • Designing additional statistical back-testing measures  • Identifying potential model issues by analyzing the results of the back tests and stress tests  • Participate in the development of risk management methodologies by enhancing existing analytical models and focusing on improving the econometric aspects of the research efforts  Experience:  • 5+ years of experience in financial data modeling / analysis  • Experience in working with VaR  Knowledge and Skills Required:  • Expertise in applied statistics and econometrics  • Strong knowledge of issues of financial risk management  • Strong knowledge of risk models such VaR and other risk measures  • Hands-on experience with R or SAS. Experience with SQL programming is a plus.  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.  Education, Training &/or Certification:  • PhD in statistics or econometrics from a leading university  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 Developer NYC

Software Developer

Job ID: Job-0962 Job Title: Software Developer location: New York, NY Jobtype: Permanent Rate: up to $70K + bonus Description: Develop & support in-house systems to conduct the operations. Work with existing development staff, business analysts, and users to design and build new solutions. Draw requirements out of users & lines of business, identify problems, assist users in conducting testing.  EXPERIENCE: - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent. 3 - 5 years of relevant experience. Working knowledge of algorithms and data structures.  - Working experience in the C programming language. Knowledge of C++ is acceptable as a substitute in so far as it has not come at the expense of those C features of which C++ is considered a superset. Strong understanding of both low-level C programming concepts (pointers, arrays, macros, memory management) and high-level design approaches (imperative programming, object oriented programming).  - Experience with SQL database concepts and transactional programming.  - Domain knowledge of finance and financial mathematics a plus but not required.  - Quantitative/mathematical knowledge beyond what would normally be covered in a top computer science undergraduate program a plus.  SKILLS: Candidate should:  - Have extremely strong interpersonal skills and maturity. Position requires very heavy interaction with end users in all stages of the design process.  - Be able to explain complex concepts clearly, to technical and nontechnical users, in speaking and in writing,  - Be able to absorb technical and business concepts very rapidly,  - Be able to work independently on open-ended problems.  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

Oracle BRM Developers

Oracle BRM Developer

Job ID: Job-0960 Job Title: Oracle BRM Developer location: New York, NY Jobtype: Permanent Rate: up to $65 p/h c2c Description: Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelors degree  5+ years experience in software development  Requirements and General Skills:  Minimum of 5 years of Application Development experience.  Must have strong C development skills  Experience with Oracle BRM. Knowledge in these BRM areas are preferred:  Billing and Rating  Invoicing  Writing new Opcodes and modifying policy opcodes  Data model 7.2 or above  Collections  Daily batch processes.  Some Java experience helpful  Must be able to effectively communicate with and support other team members and groups  Must have the ability to work from business requirements and technical design.  Strong interpersonal skills - must be able to work effectively as part of a project team and foster team cooperation.  Must show initiative in completing tasks and be able to perform duties with minimal management oversight  Must be able to work in a rapidly changing environment  Willingness to keep technical skills current  Technical Skills:  DBMS: Oracle  Software Development: C, C++, XML, CVS, UNIX shell, Perl, SQL  Subscription applications: Oracle BRM.  Experience with multi-threaded/multi-process applications  Please quote your best rate and email a resume in Word that makes it obvious how you match the specification  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.  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