Compliance Officer

 
Job ID: Job-1257       

location:       New York, NY   
Jobtype:        Permanent      
Rate:   $110K - $120K +bonus   

Description:    The position has responsibility for the overall management of the daily operation and monitoring of the firm’s OFAC and KYC Compliance programs. This includes:  
- Ensuring the BSA/AML Compliance Program is in line with current industry best practices and is both efficient and effective in terms of current BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC governance and internal controls per all applicable BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC requirements.  
- Tasked with keeping the CCO and the In-Office Compliance Committee informed of ongoing BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC issues.  
- Personally drafting AML and OFAC Risk Assessments and Money Laundering Survey.  
- Continuous efforts to maintain a sustainable, effective and efficient BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC Compliance Program and making appropriate enhancements as necessary.  
- Devising and assisting with the administration of general and business-specific BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC related training programs to employees.  
- Front line Compliance coordinator for all internal audits, Compliance Department examinations and regulatory examinations of the BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC Compliance Program. Address any audit or examination findings accordingly.  
- Assist in the development and enhancement of BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC/CIF Compliance automation, including reviewing specifications, participating and evaluating through testing and making recommendations.  
EXPERIENCE:  
- Extensive knowledge of current anti-money laundering regulations, policies and reporting requirements per the Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act.  
- Minimum of five (5) years BSA/AML experience. Advanced degrees (J.D. and/or Masters) are a plus. A certification such as the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) is also beneficial.  
- Hands-on BSA/AML experience, excellent written and verbal communication skills, personal investigative and SAR filing experience at a financial institution, proven global staff management experience and the ability to multi-task. Past experience of interaction with regulators and auditors.  
- Detailed understanding of complex OFAC regulations to assess transactions and business deals. Knowledge of OFAC risks associated with products, business lines and countries in order to accurately assess and draft a comprehensive OFAC Risk Assessment.  
- Where possible, the incumbent should be an innovator in the BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC field to identify areas considered best practice and work with colleagues within Compliance community, with regulators and enforcement agencies to set new standards for effectiveness and efficiency within a specified regulatory area.  
SKILLS:  
- Thorough knowledge of federal and state banking laws and regulations, particularly the Bank Secrecy Act and the USA PATRIOT Act hereunder.  
- Strong leadership abilities and be able to capably make important decisions regarding the BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC Compliance Program.  
- Strong relationship and project management skills. Hands-on experience in the implementation and testing of automated monitoring, filtering and database systems (and vendors that provide them) that enable BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC processes to be more efficient and effective.  

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.  

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Compliance Officer

 
Job ID: Job-1257       

location:       New York, NY   
Jobtype:        Permanent      
Rate:   $110K - $120K +bonus   

Description:    The position has responsibility for the overall management of the daily operation and monitoring of the firm’s OFAC and KYC Compliance programs. This includes:  
- Ensuring the BSA/AML Compliance Program is in line with current industry best practices and is both efficient and effective in terms of current BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC governance and internal controls per all applicable BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC requirements.  
- Tasked with keeping the CCO and the In-Office Compliance Committee informed of ongoing BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC issues.  
- Personally drafting AML and OFAC Risk Assessments and Money Laundering Survey.  
- Continuous efforts to maintain a sustainable, effective and efficient BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC Compliance Program and making appropriate enhancements as necessary.  
- Devising and assisting with the administration of general and business-specific BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC related training programs to employees.  
- Front line Compliance coordinator for all internal audits, Compliance Department examinations and regulatory examinations of the BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC Compliance Program. Address any audit or examination findings accordingly.  
- Assist in the development and enhancement of BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC/CIF Compliance automation, including reviewing specifications, participating and evaluating through testing and making recommendations.  
EXPERIENCE:  
- Extensive knowledge of current anti-money laundering regulations, policies and reporting requirements per the Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act.  
- Minimum of five (5) years BSA/AML experience. Advanced degrees (J.D. and/or Masters) are a plus. A certification such as the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) is also beneficial.  
- Hands-on BSA/AML experience, excellent written and verbal communication skills, personal investigative and SAR filing experience at a financial institution, proven global staff management experience and the ability to multi-task. Past experience of interaction with regulators and auditors.  
- Detailed understanding of complex OFAC regulations to assess transactions and business deals. Knowledge of OFAC risks associated with products, business lines and countries in order to accurately assess and draft a comprehensive OFAC Risk Assessment.  
- Where possible, the incumbent should be an innovator in the BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC field to identify areas considered best practice and work with colleagues within Compliance community, with regulators and enforcement agencies to set new standards for effectiveness and efficiency within a specified regulatory area.  
SKILLS:  
- Thorough knowledge of federal and state banking laws and regulations, particularly the Bank Secrecy Act and the USA PATRIOT Act hereunder.  
- Strong leadership abilities and be able to capably make important decisions regarding the BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC Compliance Program.  
- Strong relationship and project management skills. Hands-on experience in the implementation and testing of automated monitoring, filtering and database systems (and vendors that provide them) that enable BSA/AML/OFAC and KYC processes to be more efficient and effective.  

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.  

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Mobile Architect NYC

 
Job ID: Job-1256       

        location:       New York, NY   
Jobtype:        Permanent      

Description:    • As part of a cross-functional agile software team, define the architecture for the development of new and innovative Android libraries and apps 
• Collaborate with product owners, UX designers, and sometimes users to define clear requirements, deliverables, and timelines for mobile applications development 
• Lead the technical analysis and evaluation of new technologies, vendors, products, and product enhancements with a strong point of view on end-user functionality and an eye for highly usable user interface design 
• Maintenance and engineering support for currently deployed and future products 
• Provide hands on approach to mobile development and the ability to communicate strategy, process, and development status at all levels of the organization when necessary 

Requirements: 
• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent 
• Over five years of experience developing interactive applications in Java 
• Over two years of mobile application development experience, particularly with Android, preferably on tablet platform 
• Prior experience on designing and architecting mobile application solutions 
• Strong understanding of server side software, scalability, performance, and reliability aspects 
• Must have the ability to deliver on strategic concepts including the ability to prioritize to ensure near-term deliverables. 
• Ability to operate in a high-energy, high-intensity and rapidly evolving environment 
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills 

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

NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES. 

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Mobile Architect NYC

 
Job ID: Job-1256       
       
location:       New York, NY   
Jobtype:        Permanent      

Description:    • As part of a cross-functional agile software team, define the architecture for the development of new and innovative Android libraries and apps 
• Collaborate with product owners, UX designers, and sometimes users to define clear requirements, deliverables, and timelines for mobile applications development 
• Lead the technical analysis and evaluation of new technologies, vendors, products, and product enhancements with a strong point of view on end-user functionality and an eye for highly usable user interface design 
• Maintenance and engineering support for currently deployed and future products 
• Provide hands on approach to mobile development and the ability to communicate strategy, process, and development status at all levels of the organization when necessary 

Requirements: 
• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent 
• Over five years of experience developing interactive applications in Java 
• Over two years of mobile application development experience, particularly with Android, preferably on tablet platform 
• Prior experience on designing and architecting mobile application solutions 
• Strong understanding of server side software, scalability, performance, and reliability aspects 
• Must have the ability to deliver on strategic concepts including the ability to prioritize to ensure near-term deliverables. 
• Ability to operate in a high-energy, high-intensity and rapidly evolving environment 
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills 

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

NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES. 

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SAP XI/PI Professionals CT

 
Job ID: Job-1255       

location:       Westport, CT   
Jobtype:        Permanent      
Rate:   $110K - $145K +bonus   

Description:    Experience with Process Integration PI 7.0, PI 7.1 and PI 7.3 (AEX). 
Extensively worked on PI tools, which include System Landscape Directory (SLD), Enterprise Service Repository (ESR), Integration Builder (ID), Runtime Workbench and Configuration and Monitoring. 
Hands on experience on features and configuration of Advance Adapter Engine Extended (AEX) is required, 
Excellent Development experience using all Mapping techniques (Message, Java, XSLT and ABAP), Adapters (RFC, SOAP, XI, IDOC, JMS, IDOC_AAE) and Proxies (ABAP), Good Xl/PI monitoring skills (Integration Engine, Business Process Engine, Component, Message, End to End and Performance monitoring) 
Good understanding of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and web services 
Should be capable of doing advance troubleshooting and performance tuning. 

Qualifications: 
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. 
4+ years of SAP Technology/Development experience. 
Broad knowledge across multiple aspects of SAP technology (i.e.BASIS, ABAP, PI, XI, ALE, IDocs, BAPIs, BADIs, RFC etc) and systems. 
Excellent understanding of SAP ERP NW EHP systems. 
Well experienced with PI Integration Builder (IR/ID) tools. 
Excellent in PI monitoring/Troubleshooting and PI tools RWB, IE and BPE. Worked on Large size SAP Integration implementations. 
Worked with SAP delivered PI Enterprise Services/S0A, SLD Tools. 

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

NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES. 

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SAP XI/PI Professionals CT

 
Job ID: Job-1255       

location:       Westport, CT   
Jobtype:        Permanent      
Rate:   $110K - $145K +bonus   

Description:    Experience with Process Integration PI 7.0, PI 7.1 and PI 7.3 (AEX). 
Extensively worked on PI tools, which include System Landscape Directory (SLD), Enterprise Service Repository (ESR), Integration Builder (ID), Runtime Workbench and Configuration and Monitoring. 
Hands on experience on features and configuration of Advance Adapter Engine Extended (AEX) is required, 
Excellent Development experience using all Mapping techniques (Message, Java, XSLT and ABAP), Adapters (RFC, SOAP, XI, IDOC, JMS, IDOC_AAE) and Proxies (ABAP), Good Xl/PI monitoring skills (Integration Engine, Business Process Engine, Component, Message, End to End and Performance monitoring) 
Good understanding of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and web services 
Should be capable of doing advance troubleshooting and performance tuning. 

Qualifications: 
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. 
4+ years of SAP Technology/Development experience. 
Broad knowledge across multiple aspects of SAP technology (i.e.BASIS, ABAP, PI, XI, ALE, IDocs, BAPIs, BADIs, RFC etc) and systems. 
Excellent understanding of SAP ERP NW EHP systems. 
Well experienced with PI Integration Builder (IR/ID) tools. 
Excellent in PI monitoring/Troubleshooting and PI tools RWB, IE and BPE. Worked on Large size SAP Integration implementations. 
Worked with SAP delivered PI Enterprise Services/S0A, SLD Tools. 

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

NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES. 

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Applications Architect NYC

 
Job ID: Job-1254       

        location:       New York, NY   
Jobtype:        Permanent      

Description:    • As part of a cross-functional agile software team, define the architecture for the development of new and innovative libraries and apps 
• Collaborate with product owners, UX designers, and sometimes users to define clear requirements, deliverables, and timelines for applications development 
• Lead the technical analysis and evaluation of new technologies, vendors, products, and product enhancements with a strong point of view on end-user functionality and an eye for highly usable user interface design 
• Maintenance and engineering support for currently deployed and future products 
• Provide hands on approach to development and the ability to communicate strategy, process, and development status at all levels of the organization when necessary 

Requirements: 
• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent 
• Over five years of experience developing interactive applications in Java 
• Strong understanding of server side software, scalability, performance, and reliability aspects 
• Prior experience on designing and architecting mobile application solutions, particularly with Android, would be a plus 
• Must have the ability to deliver on strategic concepts including the ability to prioritize to ensure near-term deliverables. 
• Ability to operate in a high-energy, high-intensity and rapidly evolving environment 
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills 

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

NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES. 

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Applications Architect NYC

 
Job ID: Job-1254       
       
location:       New York, NY   
Jobtype:        Permanent      

Description:    • As part of a cross-functional agile software team, define the architecture for the development of new and innovative libraries and apps 
• Collaborate with product owners, UX designers, and sometimes users to define clear requirements, deliverables, and timelines for applications development 
• Lead the technical analysis and evaluation of new technologies, vendors, products, and product enhancements with a strong point of view on end-user functionality and an eye for highly usable user interface design 
• Maintenance and engineering support for currently deployed and future products 
• Provide hands on approach to development and the ability to communicate strategy, process, and development status at all levels of the organization when necessary 

Requirements: 
• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent 
• Over five years of experience developing interactive applications in Java 
• Strong understanding of server side software, scalability, performance, and reliability aspects 
• Prior experience on designing and architecting mobile application solutions, particularly with Android, would be a plus 
• Must have the ability to deliver on strategic concepts including the ability to prioritize to ensure near-term deliverables. 
• Ability to operate in a high-energy, high-intensity and rapidly evolving environment 
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills 

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

NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES. 

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Sr. Business Analyst Settlements

 
Job ID: Job-0750       

location:       Pasadena, CA   
Jobtype:        Consultant     

Description:    Must have experience in NEW Systems Development (documenting business requirements for new systems, products and processes) 

15+ yrs of Business System Analyst experience working in a technology department 
10+ yrs of Software Development life cycle expertise 
5+ years of knowledge of Fixed Income and Derivatives Settlement and Accounting practices 
Knowledge/experience in the design, testing of financial or fixed income settlement and accounting systems 
8 years of project leadership experience 
2 years of SQL experience 

Pro§ Responsible for production and development efforts supporting fixed income confirmation, trade, cash and FX settlement instructions, posting to accounting, reconcilement to custodians and brokers, collateral management, investment/fund accounting, and performance measurement 

§ Work closely with members of Global Settlements and Fund accounting business units 

§ Produces project documentation including formal proposals and schedules, business requirements, functional specifications, project plans and test cases and plans. 

§ Work closely with technical team members to translate business requirements into systems requirements. 

§ Coordinates development teams on large and/or complex projects. Translates end user computing requirements for use by the IT Development team. 

§ Works with business partners and systems personnel to identify new business workflow or change current processes to enhance their effectiveness. 

§ Communicates system changes and processes to appropriate personnel, documenting any processes as necessary. 

§ Communicates discrepancies determined in testing to impacted areas and monitors resolution. 

§ Designs and tests systems and/or system changes accurately to insure system efficiency, integrity, productivity and maintainability. 

§ Sets appropriate goals and priorities that coordinate with the business areas and other organizational units and resources. 

§ Able to work independently and proactively raise issues at the appropriate level of urgency. Work cross teams to provide integration where necessary to other systems and departments. 

§ Able to write detail specifications including detail data mapping of input and out put files, formula definition, User Interface layout and mapping to internal data. Must be able understand data structures and XML. SQL is mandatory for data mining and data analysis. 

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. 

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

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Sr. Business Analyst Settlements

 
Job ID: Job-0750       

location:       Pasadena, CA   
Jobtype:        Consultant     

Description:    Must have experience in NEW Systems Development (documenting business requirements for new systems, products and processes) 

15+ yrs of Business System Analyst experience working in a technology department 
10+ yrs of Software Development life cycle expertise 
5+ years of knowledge of Fixed Income and Derivatives Settlement and Accounting practices 
Knowledge/experience in the design, testing of financial or fixed income settlement and accounting systems 
8 years of project leadership experience 
2 years of SQL experience 

Pro§ Responsible for production and development efforts supporting fixed income confirmation, trade, cash and FX settlement instructions, posting to accounting, reconcilement to custodians and brokers, collateral management, investment/fund accounting, and performance measurement 

§ Work closely with members of Global Settlements and Fund accounting business units 

§ Produces project documentation including formal proposals and schedules, business requirements, functional specifications, project plans and test cases and plans. 

§ Work closely with technical team members to translate business requirements into systems requirements. 

§ Coordinates development teams on large and/or complex projects. Translates end user computing requirements for use by the IT Development team. 

§ Works with business partners and systems personnel to identify new business workflow or change current processes to enhance their effectiveness. 

§ Communicates system changes and processes to appropriate personnel, documenting any processes as necessary. 

§ Communicates discrepancies determined in testing to impacted areas and monitors resolution. 

§ Designs and tests systems and/or system changes accurately to insure system efficiency, integrity, productivity and maintainability. 

§ Sets appropriate goals and priorities that coordinate with the business areas and other organizational units and resources. 

§ Able to work independently and proactively raise issues at the appropriate level of urgency. Work cross teams to provide integration where necessary to other systems and departments. 

§ Able to write detail specifications including detail data mapping of input and out put files, formula definition, User Interface layout and mapping to internal data. Must be able understand data structures and XML. SQL is mandatory for data mining and data analysis. 

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. 

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

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Junior Developer NYC

Junior Developer

 
Job ID: Job-1252       
Job Title:      Junior Developer       
location:       New York, NY   
Jobtype:        Permanent      
Description:    Right out of school or very junior level developer 
Java/Linux required 
logical reasoning. 
Good communication skills 

Will do software development , write test plans etc. 

Company develops trading systems 

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

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

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Junior Developer NYC

Junior Developer

 
Job ID: Job-1252       
Job Title:      Junior Developer       
location:       New York, NY   
Jobtype:        Permanent      
Description:    Right out of school or very junior level developer 
Java/Linux required 
logical reasoning. 
Good communication skills 

Will do software development , write test plans etc. 

Company develops trading systems 

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

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

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