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Lead Systems Analyst - Equity Trading - SQL - Asset Management - Bos by "Gary Wright" wrightassociates
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Tue Sep 8, 2015 8:29 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Gary Wright" wrightassociates
Know anyone for this role? - Any referrals would be greatly appreciated.
Position Title - WR74709R082015
Lead Systems Analyst - Equity Trading - SQL - Asset Management - Boston, MA
Area - Excellent Package
Excellent Compensation Package - Base + Bonus + PS
Green Card or US Citizens Only - Local Candidates Only
Company
Large, successful, and growing Boston based Investment Management Firm -
Great Company - Lots of Upside - Outstanding 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 Global Trading System is available on a 24-hour per day basis,
supporting Equity, Fixed Income and Derivatives trading in all global
markets. The Equity Trading team seeks a Lead Systems Analyst who will
contribute to all aspects of the definition, implementation, and support of
the Trading Order Management System which is used by the Equity Trading
Desk. This position requires a high level of direct interaction with traders
and software developers, excellent analytical and communication skills,
strong trading domain knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple
priorities.
Responsibilities:
* Partner with the Equity Trading business to identify and define
business requirements
* Document requirements and work with the development, QA, and
support teams to ensure that all team members understand the business needs
* Work closely with traders to prioritize needs and ensure
communication to keep them apprised of progress
* 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
* Take ownership for the delivery of value-added trading
functionality
* Possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a
big-picture vision, and an ability to work with various internal teams to
execute on that vision
* 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
* Experience supporting investment or trading professionals
* 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 Position:
1) Strong Systems Analysis skills
2) Strong Client Relationship skills are very important.
3) Domain knowledge: Trading Systems or Portfolio Management is a very
strong plus. Financial Services experience is required.
4) Technical: SQL skills. Must be able to query the database using SQL.
5) Soft skills: Must be very analytical, possess strong communication
skills, and be proactive and smart.
6) Previous experience with Buy Side, Sell Side or Investment Management
Software vendors.
7) Selling Points: 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 -
www.wrightassociates.org <http://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
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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