Tuesday, June 24, 2014

[NE-Financial-Services-IT-Jobs] Digest Number 1043

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Digest #1043

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Mon Jun 23, 2014 10:30 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Gary Wright" wrightassociates


Please feel free to refer this position to other groups and people you know.

Position Title - WR735951042014

Senior Systems Analyst - Equity Trading - FS - Boston, MA - Excellent
Package

Excellent Compensation Package - Base + Bonus + PS

Local Candidates Only

Company

Large, successful, and growing Boston based Investment Management Firm -
Great Company - Lots of Upside - Excellent Compensation Package - Bonus -
Profit Sharing etc. Join a team oriented, collaborative, results focused
environment and become part of an elite organization with great growth
possibilities.

Position Summary:

My client's Equity Trading team is looking for a highly motivated business
analyst to make an impact. This is a great opportunity for a business
analyst to build deep expertise on US and International Equities, Listed
Derivatives, OTC Derivatives, Syndicate, and Program Trading in the rapidly
evolving financial investment industry.

The business analysts work directly with traders and trade administrators
and are exposed to the latest industry tools and trends as well as
innovative problem solving. In addition, the business analysts contribute to
all aspects of the definition, implementation, and support of the Trading
Order Management System which is used by the Equity Trading Desk.

Responsibilities:

* Partner with the Equity Trading business to identify and define
business requirements

* Work closely with traders to prioritize needs and ensure
communication to keep them apprised of progress

* Document requirements and work with the development, QA, and
support teams to ensure that all team members understand the business needs.

* Provide thought leadership and direction for team members and
consultant partners to ensure that delivery is performed according to
standards and in conformity with business requirements.

* Partner with Project Managers, Technical and QA Leads on
estimates, statuses, identify issues and raise risks

* Stay current with evolving Trading industry and technical trends
to ensure systems and team are of highest caliber

* Assist with system testing, deployment, training and support of
the Trading Application

Required Skills and Competencies:

* 8+ years BA or systems analysis experience in trading or
portfolio management

* 3+ years in a leadership role

* Demonstrated experience in project management and business
analysis, preferably in trading or portfolio management

* Strong client management skills and experience supporting
investment or trading professionals

* Strong knowledge of Buy Side Equity trading practices and market

* Strong knowledge of order management systems (OMS), Financial
Information eXchange protocol (FIX), electronic trading practices and
markets

* Experience with Charles River, Latent Zero, EZCastle or Calypso
is a plus

* Self-motivated and willing to work on an energetic, fast-paced
team

* Excellent verbal and written communications skills

* Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities

* Experience with Oracle/SQL, PL/SQL, VBA, or Java considered a
plus

* Bachelor's degree required. A CFA or demonstrated progress toward
a CFA would be considered a plus

Keys to this Role

1) Strong Systems Analysis skills

2) Strong Client Relationship skills are very important.

3) Trading Systems or Portfolio Management is a very strong plus.
Financial Services experience is required.

4) SQL skills. Must be able to query the database using SQL.

5) Must be very analytical, possess strong communication skills, be
proactive and smart.

6) Experience out of a Buy Side, Sell Side or Investment Management
Software vendors.

7) This individual will have direct Interaction with the Trading Desk;
Can sit on the desk and be involved with industry changing discussion on the
Equity Markets.

Contact Information - Resumes in Word format to:

Gary Wright - President - Wright Associates

Phone - (508) 761-6354 - Email - GaryWright@WrightAssociates.org
<mailto:replywrightassociates@verizon.net> - WEB Site -
<http://www.wrightassociates.org/> www.wrightassociates.org

Mon Jun 23, 2014 11:43 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Gary Wright" wrightassociates


Error in previous posting - It is a Lead role not a Senior role.

Please feel free to refer this position to other groups and people you know.

Position Title - WR735951042014

Lead Systems Analyst - Equity Trading - FS - Boston, MA - Excellent Package

Excellent Compensation Package - Base + Bonus + PS

Local Candidates Only

Company

Large, successful, and growing Boston based Investment Management Firm -
Great Company - Lots of Upside - Excellent Compensation Package - Bonus -
Profit Sharing etc. Join a team oriented, collaborative, results focused
environment and become part of an elite organization with great growth
possibilities.

Position Summary:

My client's Equity Trading team is looking for a highly motivated business
analyst to make an impact. This is a great opportunity for a business
analyst to build deep expertise on US and International Equities, Listed
Derivatives, OTC Derivatives, Syndicate, and Program Trading in the rapidly
evolving financial investment industry.

The business analysts work directly with traders and trade administrators
and are exposed to the latest industry tools and trends as well as
innovative problem solving. In addition, the business analysts contribute to
all aspects of the definition, implementation, and support of the Trading
Order Management System which is used by the Equity Trading Desk.

Responsibilities:

* Partner with the Equity Trading business to identify and define
business requirements

* Work closely with traders to prioritize needs and ensure
communication to keep them apprised of progress

* Document requirements and work with the development, QA, and
support teams to ensure that all team members understand the business needs.

* Provide thought leadership and direction for team members and
consultant partners to ensure that delivery is performed according to
standards and in conformity with business requirements.

* Partner with Project Managers, Technical and QA Leads on
estimates, statuses, identify issues and raise risks

* Stay current with evolving Trading industry and technical trends
to ensure systems and team are of highest caliber

* Assist with system testing, deployment, training and support of
the Trading Application

Required Skills and Competencies:

* 8+ years BA or systems analysis experience in trading or
portfolio management

* 3+ years in a leadership role

* Demonstrated experience in project management and business
analysis, preferably in trading or portfolio management

* Strong client management skills and experience supporting
investment or trading professionals

* Strong knowledge of Buy Side Equity trading practices and market

* Strong knowledge of order management systems (OMS), Financial
Information eXchange protocol (FIX), electronic trading practices and
markets

* Experience with Charles River, Latent Zero, EZCastle or Calypso
is a plus

* Self-motivated and willing to work on an energetic, fast-paced
team

* Excellent verbal and written communications skills

* Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities

* Experience with Oracle/SQL, PL/SQL, VBA, or Java considered a
plus

* Bachelor's degree required. A CFA or demonstrated progress toward
a CFA would be considered a plus

Keys to this Role

1) Strong Systems Analysis skills

2) Strong Client Relationship skills are very important.

3) Trading Systems or Portfolio Management is a very strong plus.
Financial Services experience is required.

4) SQL skills. Must be able to query the database using SQL.

5) Must be very analytical, possess strong communication skills, be
proactive and smart.

6) Experience out of a Buy Side, Sell Side or Investment Management
Software vendors.

7) This individual will have direct Interaction with the Trading Desk;
Can sit on the desk and be involved with industry changing discussion on the
Equity Markets.

Contact Information - Resumes in Word format to:

Gary Wright - President - Wright Associates

Phone - (508) 761-6354 - Email - GaryWright@WrightAssociates.org
<mailto:replywrightassociates@verizon.net> - WEB Site -
<http://www.wrightassociates.org/> www.wrightassociates.org

The New England Networking Group is Moderated by:

Gary L. Wright - President/Principal - Wright Associates

Wright Associates specializes in High Technology Recruiting Services for the New England Market Place.

Phone:    508-761-6354
Email:    mailto:GaryWright@WrightAssociates.org
Website: www.WrightAssociates.org

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