Wednesday, May 14, 2008

(IT) Leading Software House - London - Business Analyst


Rate: Up To 65k + Benefits + Bonus   Location: London   

Exciting new role has just been released within a Leading Software Vendor in London for an experienced Business Analyst. You will be working within the Front Office IT team to support change through project delivery for LZ/Capstone related projects and initiatives: Minerva, Tesseract and Sentinel. The role will play a key part to trade decision support, order management and compliance. You will be performing full life cycle business analysis on multiple change activities relating to LZ/Capstone. There are high demands placed on the programme so the BA will need to take on responsibility for assigned LZ/Capstone components functions and products; Initiatives include; FIX Globalisation, FIX Continuity, Capstone Release Programme, Fixed Income ETDs and Enhancements for complex instruments and derivatives. Company offers fantastic benefits and the opportunity for career progression and growth, as you'll be able to mould the role to meet your needs as the position and you develop. URGENT! (Madison Black Ltd acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business)
    Rate:Up To 65k + Benefits + BonusType:PermanentLocation:LondonCountry:EnglandContact:Gemma WestwoodAdvertiser:Madison Black (Permanent)Start Date:ImmediateReference:JSIT MB2516 D1803GMWS12013140 AD00661134

(IT) C# Test Developer (English Speaker) - Germany


Rate: Market Rates   Location: Germany   

C# Test Developer. Tasks: Within MIB (Markets and Investment Banking) we are developing an in-house Front-to-Back Trading and Risk Management System for structured OTC Fixed Income Derivatives. To support our projects we are searching for a C# Test Developer to join our team. Technologies include C#/.NET 2.0-3.5, MS SQL Server, WebServices, Grid Computing, OLAP, MS Excel, and other. Role: Development of test automation; Write test concepts jointly with business analysts. Essential SKILLS: Experience with automated testing (unit-, regression test); strong .NET C# skills; .NET 3.0 (WF, WCF); Visual Studio Testing Framework; XML; MS SQL Server; Web Services; Winforms. CHANCE TO MOVE INTO BANKING (IE NO Previous BANKING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED). English Speaker.
    Rate:Market RatesType:ContractLocation:GermanyCountry:GermanyContact:Tony CurtisAdvertiser:IT SkillfinderEmail:Tony.Curtis.C3C37.3ADDF@mail.jobserve.comStart Date:FlexibleReference:JS/1965

(IT) C#/Banking (German Speaker) - Germany


Rate: Market Rates   Location: Germany   

C# Developer for an Trading and Risk Management System for structured derivatives. SKILLS: strong C# development skills. Banking skills: knowledge of investment bank processes; knowledge of structured derivatives (Fixed Income, Interest rates, Credit or Equity). Duties: collaboration for further developments for our Trading & Risk Management System for structured derivatives (in house solution); depends on skill set: IT infrastructure development; UI development; Implementation of pricing models; risk analysis engine; market data module; interfaces to other bank system. English Speaker.
    Rate:Market RatesType:ContractLocation:GermanyCountry:GermanyContact:Tony CurtisAdvertiser:IT SkillfinderEmail:Tony.Curtis.FE7F2.1DC22@mail.jobserve.comReference:JS/1151

(IT) Application Support/Integration Engineer


Location: London   

Application Support/Integration Engineer An Application Support/Integration Engineer is needed urgently to work for my client a City based financial consultancy who specialize in credit, market and operational risk. You will need to have a solid understanding of the banking and finance domain as well as an all rounded technical skill set. Reporting to the Global Implementation Manager, you will be involved in the development, deployment, and support for complete risk management solutions, installed either in-house or at external client sites. You will be required to troubleshoot and carry out customisations to applications using; Java, C++ and Perl. Suitable candidates must have hands on experience with at least one RDBMS (SYBASE OR Oracle preferred) to DBA level and be confident in writing and debugging SQL queries. You should also have experience in Solaris and be experienced in Shell Scripting. Candidates must not only be technically strong but be able to communicate technical faults to a non technical audience. This is a client facing role where you occasionally you will be carrying out client visits and therefore need to be client driven and focused. It would be advantageous if candidates have an understanding of Risk Management concepts. Salaries vary depending on experience plus a competitive bonus scheme and full benefit package on offer. Languages: Java, C++, Perl Operating Systems: Unix RDBMS: Oracle, Sybase
    Type:PermanentLocation:LondonCountry:EnglandContact:Steve CromptonAdvertiser:ReThink RecruitmentEmail:Steve.Crompton.D1DF1.D3165@mail.jobserve.comStart Date:ASAPReference:JSSCAP/IE001

(IT) BUSINESS ANALYST - IPV FINANCE CHANGE PROGRAMME


Rate: £500-£650/Week   Location: London   

BUSINESS ANALYST - IPV PRODUCT CONTROL - FINANCE PROJECTS My client, a leading European Investment Bank seeks an experience Business Analyst to work on a high profile IPV and Reserves project, implementing a more robust and IPV and Reserves solutions cross product for the Credit and Rates product control functions. This will be carried out in three phases: To identify and implement short term fixes where processes are under immediate strain, leveraging RAD IT where necessary; To design, build, test and implement an number of medium term specific automated core IT solutions; To input to the relevant integration programme to ensure strategic solutions are in line with the Finance target operating mode. Sat within the product control projects space your responsibilities will include liaising with current users and other areas to determine project requirements; Product of functional specifications; Preparing test plans and migration plans; Performing system testing; Coordinating user acceptance testing ; Liaising with Technology, Operations, Front Office and other departments. The successful candidate will have come from a Fixed Income product control background and therefore possess excellent product knowledge. You will also have a minimum of 3 years Business Analysis experience ideally within the product control projects space. You will also have had experience of working on systems and process engineering programmes within an Investment Banking environment. For more
    Rate:£500-£650/WeekType:ContractLocation:LondonCountry:EnglandContact:Sarah MolyneuxAdvertiser:M C Partners LtdEmail:Sarah.Molyneux.64870.1C248@mail.jobserve.comStart Date:ASAPReference:JSSMBAIPV-07

(IT) Project Manager


Rate: £70k + Bonus   Location: London   

Equity or credit, or Fixed Income, FX, bonds, forwards, futures, options, pricing, Prince II My client is looking for a skilled Project Manager to work on their greenfield trading system project. You will be budget orientated with good experience within Finance and IT. You will be able to build strong relationships with clients and have experience delivering on global projects. Skills - Good knowledge of IT - Experience in any asset class with pricing is ideal - Prince II
    Rate:£70k + BonusType:PermanentLocation:LondonCountry:EnglandContact:Rebecca ThompsonAdvertiser:Nicoll Curtin LimitedEmail:Rebecca.Thompson.C46F2.51E00@mail.jobserve.comStart Date:ASAPReference:JSNCT_RT_PM

(IT) Leading Investment Bank Seeks C# ASP.NET Developer To Join Team


Rate: Up To 70k   Location: City, London   

Senior C# ASP.NET developer to join a Tier 1 Investment Bank for their Front Office. This Investment Bank serves governments, corporations, institutions and individuals world-wide on corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. They also trade in Equities, and Fixed Income sales, securities research, private client services, derivatives, foreign exchange and futures sales and trading, asset management and custody services. Headquartered in New York City and based Canary Wharf with 1100 staff. The ideal candidate will come from a Front Office environment looking to further his/her development career. Front Office role is in the structured products area developing a structured product trading system to trade through distributors and exchanges in EU. The ability to work Front Office and have a proven background in C# ASP.NET Development is essential. The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge in Windows. Any Bloomberg or Reuters experience is would be preferred. You will be responsible for Front End trading systems and have direct exposure to working with traders. You will also have direct exposure to cross asset classes. Unlike other Front Office roles you will actually gain intensive knowledge of asset classes and how they work and what they do. This role pays up to 70k. If you are looking for a new challenge in a Front Office environment for a Leading Investment Bank I would like to hear from you. Please call Harri Sopal on 0207 469 5656 Madison Black Ltd acts
    Rate:Up To 70kType:PermanentLocation:City, LondonCountry:EnglandContact:Hardeep SopalAdvertiser:Madison Black (Permanent)Start Date:ASAPReference:JSIT MB3716 D1803HRSP12040477 AD00661066

(IT) Interest Rates Developer For A Top Tier Investment Bank In The City


Location: City, London   

My Client is seeking a C++ developer to join their Interest Rate Middle Office team. The candidate should have good knowledge of Summit, excellent current, commercial experience of C++, good experience of Linux/Solaris development experience. Good knowledge of databases/SQL will also be beneficial. Solid experience of working in Fixed Income or Credit Derivatives for an investment bank is also expected, as is working knowledge of analytics, pricing and risk of one area of Fixed Income or Credit. Good verbal and written communication is essential. Interviews taking place immediately. For more information or for a confidential discussion please call Era Christou at Real Resourcing on 020 7758 7300. (Real Resourcing acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business)
    Type:PermanentLocation:City, LondonCountry:EnglandContact:Era ChristouAdvertiser:Real Resourcing - London Permanent BankingReference:JSIT RR5614 D1803EOCR12014110 AD00661031

(IT) Quant Developer Front Office C# 2.0 SQL Server Agile - London


Rate: Up To £950/Day   Location: City Of London   

Quant Developer Front Office C# 2.0 SQL Server Agile, London My client, a top tier Investment Bank based in the City of London, currently requires a Front Office Quant Developer to work within their Fixed Income trading and sales technology team. You will be required to work on a Credit Analysis and Optimization tool for the Asset and Liability Management team specific responsibilities includes the development and support of new and existing tools used for the exotic rates and hybrids business group Technically, you should be a highly proficient Server Side developer with strong skills with associated technologies C# 2.0 Multithreading, SQL Server and Agile Methodologies, coming from a strong OO background. Candidates with a strong academic background in a Mathematical or Scientific discipline will hold a distinct advantage.
    Rate:Up To £950/DayType:ContractLocation:City Of LondonCountry:EnglandContact:Manan MalikAdvertiser:Aston CarterEmail:Manan.Malik.756B2.B6751@mail.jobserve.comStart Date:ASAP (4 Weeks Notice Ok)Reference:JSMM0990

(IT) Application Support - Equities, Front Office, Unix, SQL, Perl


Location: London   

Front Office Application Support Analyst, with Unix, Windows and SQL, Perl and Shell Scripting skills, required for an Equity team within a leading Investment Bank based in London.You will be supporting mission critical Front Office applications within Equities liaising directly with traders on a day to day basis. You need to have had experience supporting applications in a Front Office capacity, with a good grasp of business knowledge in particular around Equities and Derivatives. Technically you need to have strong: RDBMS knowledge, Windows, Unix Scripting, Perl and SQL. A candidate from a development/Unix System Admin background would be at an advantage for this role as strong technical skills are a must. My client is looking for top class candidates with excellent communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity in a top Investment Bank with huge opportunity to further your career in a fast paced environment. Please send your CV ASAP.
    Type:PermanentLocation:LondonCountry:EnglandContact:Melissa HardingAdvertiser:McCabe & BartonEmail:Melissa.Harding.AD936.72BF9@mail.jobserve.comStart Date:ASAPReference:JS/MH/9962

(IT) Application Support Analyst - London


Rate: £45k - £55k Per Annum + Benefits, Bonus   Location: London   

Credit Risk Systems Support Analyst - Investment Banking - Become a developer. A top tier investment bank seek an experienced IT Analyst with SQL, Excel and Windows skills to work on their Derivatives Credit Risk pricing system. The system currently values over 1.4m trades using Monte Carlo methodology. You will be working as part of the BAU team which sits between development and support teams and has two main roles. The first is running the application and the second is working with business to organise and test batches as requested. You should have solid SQL, Excel and Windows Server experience and be looking to move towards a Development role. The system is built using C++/C# so there is great scope to learn the business and technology.
    Rate:£45k - £55k Per Annum + Benefits, BonusType:PermanentLocation:LondonCountry:EnglandContact:Kent MercerAdvertiser:iKas InternationalEmail:Kent.Mercer.96BB1.7965A@mail.jobserve.comStart Date:ASAPReference:JSKM170

(IT) Billing Operations Analyst


Rate: Excellent Package Available   Location: Berkshire   

There is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the UK's largest 3G mobile Operator as a Billing Operations Analyst, based at offices in Berkshire, on a permanent shift rotation basis of 5 days on 5 days off (including weekends). The key objective of the post is to use Singl.eView, SQL, Business Objects, all Peoplesoft and all Microsoft applications to perform daily Quality Assurance and production Bill Cycles. You will also be responsible for: Performing daily SQL scripts for non DD charged customers. Raising Remedy tickets for the Operations team to perform/run various script/dialogue requests. Managing and monitoring the retail billing schedule to ensure invoices are generated in a timely fashion. Performing bill verifications to ensure accuracy of billed data. Analyse verification data and take appropriate action. Managing and monitoring the batch rating process to ensure timely and accurate processing of all event records. Analysis and re-processing of failed events to maximize billable/billed revenue. Liaising with the print vendors to review/agree any schedule changes. Generating the production (daily/weekly/monthly) billing reports. Generating and dispatching automated Oracle accounts receivable invoices. Inputting and generating manual Oracle (wholesale) invoices/credit notes/statements You will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal and be a good team player. You will have good working knowledge of SQL Server. Previous experience of working
    Rate:Excellent Package AvailableType:PermanentLocation:BerkshireCountry:EnglandContact:Hayley RandallAdvertiser:Project People Ltd.Email:Hayley.Randall.2ED52.6315E@mail.jobserve.comReference:JSX/HJR/BILLA

(IT) Quant Developer - C++ - Exotic Commodities Pricing Platform


Location: City, London   

My client is an investment bank in the City who are looking for a quantitative developer on a contract basis. The role will involve working on a new pricing system for exotic commodity derivatives. The platform comprises a managed C++ Back End, and .NET Winforms smartclient. You will be required to work closely with the quants, implementing models into the system and undertaking significant C++ design and development. You must have a solid background in quantitative development within a structured derivatives environment. Your core skill must be C++, preferably with its managed extensions. Experience of .NET would be nice to have, as would knowledge of commodities.
    Type:ContractLocation:City, LondonCountry:EnglandContact:Chris PearseAdvertiser:Huxley AssociatesReference:JSIT HAUS1023 D1803CHPA12022940 AD00660991

(IT) IT Business Analyst With DB2 or SQL


Rate: £35k-£40k + Excellent Benefits   Location: Middlesex   

IT Business Analyst with solid Business Analysis skills within the finance area (A/P, A/R, G/L, Sales Order Processing etc). The ideal candidate will have come from a technical background in one of the following DB2 or SQL. The key skills are: Project management and the ability to source and specify IT solutions for commercial business processes. A demonstrative knowledge of business processes in the following areas: The procurement process from procure through to pay and BACS payment processing The sales process from sales enquiry through to billing. The credit control and AR receipt management process. Direct Debit management and AUDDIS processing, Service and maintenance contract administration. Product cataloguing, Inventory, Bill of Material and Product/Cost build processes. Experience of applications (packaged and/or bespoke) running on the following technologies: Windows 2000/2003/2005 Server, Microsoft SQL, ABEAM i-Series (AS400), DB2 400. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proactive Appointments operates as an employment agency and employment business.
    Rate:£35k-£40k + Excellent BenefitsType:PermanentLocation:MiddlesexCountry:EnglandContact:Andrew RobinsonAdvertiser:Proactive AppointmentsEmail:Andrew.Robinson.211B1.B8B25@mail.jobserve.comStart Date:ASAPReference:JSARMID1803

(IT) C++ Developer


Rate: £ Dependent On Experience   Location: London   

C++, C#, VC++, SQL Server 2000, SQL Server 2005, Multithreading, datasynapse, message interprocessing. My client is a leading Investment Bank who is looking for a strong C++ Developer to join their Credit Risk division. Ideally you will have experience in this area or within Market Risk. Technologies: C++, VC++, SQL Server. You will have excellent communication skills both written and spoken. Also you will be able to work well under pressure.
    Rate:£ Dependent On ExperienceType:PermanentLocation:LondonCountry:EnglandContact:Jo-Ann BrowneAdvertiser:Nicoll Curtin LimitedEmail:Jo.Ann.A0DDC.6BB08@mail.jobserve.comStart Date:ASAPReference:JSNCT_JAB_C++

(IT) VBA Developer


Rate: Up To 70k   Location: London   

A City based tier-1 investment bank is looking to recruit an Excel VBA developer to join the Trade Capture team of their global Rates business, developing Fixed Income and Trade Representation models. The ideal candidate for this role will have extensive VBA RAD development experience with strong analytical and problem solving skills gained in a high pressured, Front Office environment. On the business side, a solid understanding of Interest Rate Derivative products is absolutely essential. Any experience of Datamodelling and workflow analysis would be considered a major plus. In return, strong candidates can expect to receive an industry leading package in one of the world's top financial institutions.
    Rate:Up To 70kType:PermanentLocation:LondonCountry:EnglandContact:Gregg WeatherallAdvertiser:McGregor BoyallEmail:Gregg.Weatherall.FDA58.270FD@mail.jobserve.comStart Date:ASAPReference:JSGW64248/0/0

(IT) Senior C# Developer/Software Architect In South West London


Location: London   

As a Senior C#/SQL Server 2005/ASP. NET 2.0 Developer/Software Architect, you'll be an integral part of the software development life cycle. You'll have proven experience a hands-on developer work ethos. You'll work within an exciting Commodities Trading Software Development & Maintenance environment and therefore preferably command experience within: - Energy trading/Commodities - Capital Markets - Investment banking Your main skills and experience will be within : - C# - NET 2.0/3.0 - SQL Server 2000/2005 This is an exciting and challenging role with fantastic career progression. You'll gain experience on a Greenfield Trading project, work alongside a fantastic technical and management team and be part of an exciting and forward-thinking organisation. The role offers a substantial salary (highly negotiable) + 25% bonus, 25 days holiday, 10% pension, car allowance, mileage allowance, private health and dental care for self & family, gym allowance for self & family, daily paid lunch, as well as life & travel insurance. Keywords: .NET 2.0, C#, ASP. NET , ADO.NET , NUnit, SQL Server 2005, Subversion, Visual Studio 2005, Cruisecontrol. NET , DBDebploy, Front Office, Middle Office, Back Office, Commodities, Trading, Gas, Banking, Oil, Options, Futures, Coal, Metals, Shipping, Markets, Derivatives, Bloomberg, Reuters, Trayport, SQL Server, Greenfield, Architect.
    Type:PermanentLocation:LondonCountry:EnglandContact:Nicolas LoboAdvertiser:PSR Recruitment LtdEmail:Nicolas.Lobo.F4273.16298@mail.jobserve.comReference:JS/SA/LDN

(IT) Equity Derivatives Business Analyst, London, Investment Banking


Rate: £70k - £85k   Location: London   

Equity Derivatives Business Analyst, London, Investment Banking A Global Investment Bank is looking for a Business Analyst to join their team. They are looking for a business analyst to work within IT, liaising with the business in London, New York and Hong Kong to ensure their requirements are captured and met. You will need to have experience of the full implementation life cycle with a proven delivery record. You will have experience of structured requirements gathering and documentation processes with exposure to Equity Derivatives or similar derivatives products. Relevant Investment Banking and Front Office experience is needed. Experience of Test Director or other testing tools is also required. Please apply if you feel you are suitable for the role.
    Rate:£70k - £85kType:PermanentLocation:LondonCountry:EnglandContact:Alberta HaigAdvertiser:The Wreay PartnershipEmail:Alberta.Haig.16459.E5186@mail.jobserve.comStart Date:ASAPReference:JSJS/CM/AH/24

(IT) Investment Bank - Developer/Support Analyst


Location: City Of London   

Investment Bank - Developer/Support Analyst An extremely exiting opportunity has arisen within a Market Leading Investment Bank in the City of London. The successful candidate will offer good development skills and provide day to day support to different technology platforms within the Futures and Prime Brokerage business areas. Being able to analyse the support issues and queries from various sources is also a vital part of the role. The role will encompass a variety of skills including; C#, .NET, ASP.NET, SQL Server, HTML, XML, Java Scripting/Applets and a full understanding of the development Life cycle in general. Previous exposure to a Front Office environment or business areas such as: Futures, Prime Brokerage, Options, FX, Fixed Income and Derivatives would be extremely advantageous. Please submit Applications to (see below).
    Type:Contract/PermanentLocation:City Of LondonCountry:EnglandContact:Craig DaviesAdvertiser:33-6 Consultancy Limited - BUSINESS APPLICATIONS - DevelopmentEmail:Craig.Davies.5B471.5DFC7@mail.jobserve.comStart Date:ASAPReference:JS-CD-18

(IT) Project Manager - Payplus Or Flexcube Or Chaps Or Bacs


Rate: £90k   Location: London   

Global Banking organisation requires an experienced Payments Project Manager, to deliver their expertise into the banks Global Payments arena. My clients Global Payments business is a very high profile, world-wide initiative designed to replace existing Wire Transfer Payment processing applications by a standard, secure Group wide payment system. It is based around Fundetech Global Pay Plus. You would be expected to perform, and have performed the following tasks; Engage and manage relationships with one or more third party payment suppliers including Fundtech, iFlex, Viveo, BACS, Chaps or SWIFT. Manage the full systems development life cycle and ensure business requirements are met or exceeded, on time and within budget in line with business targets; Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other objectives that must be met by a project. Identify and engage with all key stakeholders participating in the management of the relationship between the business and the IT Project team. Ensure compliance with all relevant internal instructions and external regulatory requirements, including the management of operational risk. Produce project plans, reports and participate in the chairing of meetings. My client is keen to see candidates which have proven project management experience within the area of payments or global payments. You may also have worked in E-commerce or credit card payments. On offer is a market beating base salary and package. Abraxas Plc is a leading
    Rate:£90kType:Contract/PermanentLocation:LondonCountry:EnglandContact:Tunde ArounAdvertiser:AbraxasEmail:Tunde.Aroun.6FBDE.2162F@mail.jobserve.comStart Date:ASAPReference:JSPMGP280208M