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1622 – Implementation Project Manager

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:28:18 +0000

Responsibilities:

Heavy Travel Required.

Our client has an immediate opening for an Implementation Project Manager. They are looking for someone who wants to take the next step in their career path. This position is based out of their NYC office, but heavy travel is required. You may be away for long periods of time domestically and internationally. This is a full time position. The Project Manager will be responsible for implementing their proprietary software packages and products at client sites in the Energy and Financial sectors. You will manage teams, develop project plans and budgeting, coordinate resources, and hold weekly project management meetings. The PM will also coordinate and meet delivery dates, and track project risks and issues. You will manage client relationships and ensure client satisfaction. This person will work in a team to set goals, understand client requirements and develop detailed plans. The Project Manager will act as the primary client interface and ensure consistent client satisfaction. You may be required to provide sales support and other related tasks required to support our client`s products and clients.

QUALIFICATIONS:
A BS/BA degree or higher is required
3+ years of project management experience is required; You must have experience implementing software
3+ years of experience with trading and risk management is required
MConsulting experience is required, preferably in the financial services or Energy markets
Solid understanding of application development life cycle (SDLC or TLC)
Strong skills with MS Project, Excel and Word
Excellent organizational, time management and planning skills
Acute attention to detail
Outstanding organizational skills
Ability to self start and work independently and in a team setting
Strong analytical, presentation, writing, communication and problem solving skills
Expected travel is around 75%

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $100,000 – $125,000

Contact: Kendal Ridgeway

1886 – Equities Application Production Support Manager

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:25:27 +0000

Global Markets Equity Production Management, are responsible for supporting Global Prime Finance, Equity Trading, Equity Derivative Trading and Risk Management systems for Deutsche Bank.

This position is for a Global Prime Finance US regional Production Manager who will be based in New York. GPF are responsible specifically for the Prime Brokerage, Synthetic Equities, Securities Lending, Risk Management and Client Reporting applications.

Main Duties & Responsibilities　

A high profile management position responsible for guiding and directing a team of 12 that provide the day-to-day Client Services Level 1 and 2 support of 16 applications associated with Trade Acceptance, Portfolio Management (PB, IPB & SEF), Risk Management, Securities Lending and Client Reporting/Client Connectivity.

Management Responsibilities:

　　　　　　 Management experience and ability to lead and motivate a regional support team

　　　　　　 Manage the day to day activities of team, prioritize tasks and ensure that deliverables are timely

　　　　　　 Mentor and provide performance expectations and feedback to staff

　　　　　　 Build and maintain an effective, productive relationships with the user community and represent their interests to the development team

　　　　　　 Drive production issues with relevant stakeholders on a regular basis to continually improve service and stability.

　　　　　　 Drive relevant feedback into Incident, Problem and Change management programs

　　　　　　 Work with regional Asia and LN managers to contribute to and deliver on the Production Management book of work.

　　　　　　 Complete operational ownership of the applications supported:　 oversee change and releases, recommend application / architectural / infrastructure improvements, ensure adequate DR is in place, accountable for stability of the overall system.

　　　　　　 Lead during crisis management situations and effectively advise / communicate to traders as well as adequately direct the support team

Responsibility of the Team:

　　　　　　 First point of contact to resolve all production application problems

　　　　　　 Log and track all user related issues and requests

　　　　　　 Detailed knowledge of all business flows, the application architecture and the hardware configuration for supported applications

　　　　　　 Provide ad-hoc reporting and investigative support to business managers or compliance staff when existing systems are unable to provide the necessary data for these teams

　　　　　　 Provide application software and hardware support

o　　　　　　　　 Troubleshoot and research possible product bugs or failures

o　　　　　　　　 Trace transactions through the system and conduct research beyond the basic scripts and monitoring / research tools provided

o　　　　　　　　 Monitor applications and their associated hardware throughout the day using existing monitoring tools, identify intraday capacity issues

o　　　　　　　　 Write basic to intermediate scripts to support their function

o　　　　　　　　 Drive the development of tools needed to provide effective support

o　　　　　　　　 Define new operating system, infrastructure, application and business oriented monitoring alerts and coordinate their integration into existing monitoring tools

o　　　　　　　　 Escalate all unresolved issues to senior management

　　　　　　 Own the production environment and act as gate keeper for all changes:

o　　　　　　　　 Approve all new releases and production configuration changes

o　　　　　　　　 Ensure development includes all necessary documentation for each CR:　 release notes, test plan + scorecard, backout procedures etc.

o　　　　　　　　 Implement all releases into production, conduct post-release testing

o　　　　　　　　 Execute pre-determined back-out procedures (if required)

o　　　　　　　　 Conduct reviews of all open production items with the dev team

o　　　　　　　　 Conduct post-mortems

o　　　　　　　　 Define and document procedures

Requirements:

2+ years managing a support desk

5 years technical experience

3 years financial industry experience supporting Prime Finance applications

Complete understanding of incident, problem & change management principles

Equities experience

Job Specific Skills

Thorough understanding of:

·　　　　　　　　　 Shell or Perl scripting

·　　　　　　　　　 SQL

·　　　　　　　　　 Unix

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Ability to Multitask

Ability to perform and communicate under pressure

Weblogic / Application servers

Java

Education / Professional Qualifications / Certifications:

College education

Knowledge of ITIL processes

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $130,000 – $165,000

Contact: Kendal Ridgeway

1884 – Java or C++ and very strong financial

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:56:47 +0000

This is a development role within the risk calculation services practice area, focused on projects for the Emerging Markets desk. Role involves workings with traders, modellers and controllers building systems for pricing, risk management and P&L.
Work includes a mixture of short term tactical development (eg. investigating P&L, setting up scenarios, small development tasks in existing trading tool) and longer term strategic work (eg. system extensions to allow trading of exotic derivatives on non-deliverable currencies)
System is written in C#, Java, C++ and proprietary language. Candidate will need to be comfortable working in all environments.

Requirements:

The candidate needs to be…
1) bright and numerate with strong problem solving skills in an extremely fast paced enviroment.
2) must have some knowledge of fixed income instruments (bonds, swaps, etc)
3) must have good communication skills to be able to articulate herself/himself in front of traders and other internal clients.
3) The ideal candidate must have strong experience on server side programming in Java/C++

Skills Desired

Past experience or working knowledge of Interest Rate Derivatives pricing and Emerging Market products is a big plus.

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $100,000 – $150,000

Contact: Kendal Ridgeway

1871 – Director of Global Technology Recruiting

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:14:02 +0000

Kendal Ridgeway

Candidate will be based out of N.Y. and will travel 20% of time to Zurich, Syngapore, London, Hong Kong. The three main things to be accomplished will be: Internal Mobility Inititiative, Evaluate existing Model of outsourcing program, and reduce response time to open positons as well as lowering cost per hire. This is a strategic position. Overall mission would be to Implement plan to attract, develop and retain top talent in the marketplace. Client is not looking for a recruiter.

Requirements:

Corporate recruiting background, came up thru the ranks starting preferably with a large vendor as a technical recruiter then became a corporate recruiter in technology for financial services firm or large corporate company. Then worked way up thru ranks to become recruiting manager and eventually more of an HR generalist focusing on Internal Mobility,Talent Aquisition and Asessment.

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $175,000 – $200,000

Contact:

1870 – Junior Quant

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:31:12 +0000

Our client is seeking a junior Desk Strategists to join the front office commodities strategies team. Desk Strategists will collaborate with commodity traders on risk analysis, risk reporting, and value added trading strategies. Desk Strategists are responsible for the creation of product valuation models, data analysis, trading strategy analytics, and risk and valuation tools to be used by traders and fellow Desk Strats to better understand risk and to better identify market opportunities.
This role will be considered at the Associate level.

Minimum Requirements:

1)MS in a quantitative field (PhD is a plus)
2)Strong skills in applied mathematics, statistics, stochastic processes, basic knowledge of option theory, basic knowledge of financial markets. Ability to translate abstract mathematical concepts into practical solutions to every-day problems.
3)Strong hands-on technology skills are a core requirement (C++, Matlab).
4)Knowledge of Energy Markets is a plus.
5)Strong communication & collaboration skills are necessary.

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $70,000 – $115,000

Contact: Kendal Ridgeway

1866 – Loss Mitigation Manager

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:40:44 +0000

Our client’s services group in Beaverton, OR is seeking a Loss Mitigation Manager to manage and execute the development of all operating procedures relating to the Loss Mitigation unit within Default Management. In addition, act as the default liaison to Portfolio Management, Client Relations and Consumer Government Affairs Team.

 Candidate must hold Nevada and/or Tennessee collection licenses.

 Candidate must work in either Beaverton or Salem, Oregon office.

Job Responsibilities:
• Manages all personnel and functions related to the Loss Mitigation team.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures and management controls to maximize operational efficiencies while maintaining sound internal controls.
• Implements meaningful operating standards that fully comply with investor and government agency servicing requirements.
• Monitor staff’s adherence to established policies and procedures, including deadlines and allowable exceptions.
• Act as liaison between various internal departments and outside third parties, providing information, decisions and guidance as needed.
• Reviews and approves transactions as outlined in the Delegations of Authority Matrix.
• Coordination of special projects and prepares status reports on results for presentation to management.
• Develop and implement cash flow, timeline adherence and loss mitigation strategies for the Loss Mitigation unit.
• Manage department budgets efficiently and within established limits. Provide explanations to variances upon request.
• Responsible for the professional development of Managers and Team Leads. Oversees the professional development of Loss Mitigation staffing.
• Oversees the development of policies and procedures that address industry accepted servicing standards of performance as they relate to non-performing loans.
• Oversees the development of policies and procedures that address regulatory compliance requirements as they relate to non-performing loan servicing.
• Ensures that internal operating procedures and organizational functions promote sound internal controls to mitigate regulatory, financial and operational risks.
• Analyzes changes in the servicing portfolio and the impact on responsible unit’s operating procedures and staffing.
• Negotiates with and manages external vendors providing services to the assigned business unit to ensure each service is performed according to contract requirements and according to accepted servicing standards.
• Resolves customer complaints and disputes that have escalated beyond the department Managers or Team Leads.
• Oversees workflow and organization of assigned business unit.
• Conducts internal control testing activities, including identifying problem areas and implementing corrective action.
• Regularly reviews various exception and performance reports for each unit. Ensures that corrective action is implemented when necessary.
• Responsible to collaborate and partner with Portfolio Management and Client Relations.

Required:

Basic knowledge in active collections license(s) in the states of Nevada or Tennessee (preferably both)

At least 3 years experience in mortgage servicing or debt collection

Readiness to travel up to 25%; travelling 2 days a week, home on weekends

English: Fluent

Preferred:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Management

At least 5 years experience in mortgage servicing or debt collection

At least 5 years experience in supervision of employees in a mortgage servicing or collections business

At least 5 years experience in Mortgage Loss Mitigation

At least 5 years experience in Mortgage Collections

At least 5 years experience in Mortgage Payment Processing

At least 5 years experience in Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

At least 5 years experience in Fair Credit Reporting Act

Location:

Salary: $85,000 – $110,000

Beaverton, OR

Contact: Kendal Ridgeway

1865 – Global Head of Research and Structrured Finance Workflow Solutions

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:16:14 +0000

Our client is seeking to hire a Global Head of Research and Structured Finance Workflow Solutions. This new senior role will take ownership of two key aspects:

- The role will be responsible for the website and the associated Solutions subscription product lines.
- The role will have responsibility for the P&L of the Research and Structured Finance business lines.
Management of the various Websites including free & subscription content
This will require understanding key client requirements as well satisfying the demand of internal users from across the Company. Taking on responsibility for the website in its entirety means to optimise the customer experience, improve operational efficiency and update a high quality dynamic website maximising their online presence.

Specific responsibilities include:
-Develop and maintain web site architecture
-Develop a system to work with key stakeholders across the company to prioritize content addition/change requests and implement those changes in a timely fashion
-Monitor site traffic and initiate and implement a formal reporting process and develop plans to increase usage
-Develop and implement a strategy for a regional website design & maintenance
-Ensure subscribers are able to find content easily and have leading edge tools to analyse the content
-Manage team of product managers to execute the above working in conjunction with IT group and Product Operations
Commercial Management of Research and Structured Finance Business Units
This will require the individual to be able to think strategically about the credit information businesses, build robust business cases to get the required investment and then to be able to execute on those business cases.

Specific responsibilities include:
-Meet Revenue targets for each business through soundly executed Go to Market Plans and marketing strategies
-Increase market visibility of Company product lines
-Develop business plans to grow revenues of each business unit
-Ensure the sales force are equipped to position and sell the Company product range to the right users with the necessary information on competing products

Requirements:

Individual must have 10+ years of similar Rating Agency experience or running research or portal management in a Ratings agency or Investment Bank.

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $130,000 – $160,000

Contact: Kendal Ridgeway

1864 – Associate Project Manager

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:31:01 +0000

The Associate Project Manager will work in a PMO setting, where he/she will provide project coordination, management, and administrative support.　 The Associate PM will assist in maintaining project plans, processes, designs and timelines.　 You will collect, track, and maintain project deliverables and monitor deadlines.　 He/she will also help to maintain/reconcile project information stored in spreadsheets, databases, and the sharepoint website.　　 This person will generate reports to the technology development staff and management, and attend meetings to gain understanding of deliverables, status and specifications.

The Associate Project Manager will be analyzing and generating report metrics.　 You will work closely with developers, quality assurance, and documentation teams within the technology development group to ensure accuracy of status and timely deliverables.　 This person will help to identify and recommend opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency of the team.　 The Associate PM will also investigate issues requiring resolutions in order to execute assigned tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong skills with MS Project, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio

3-5 years of experience, preferably in a software development environment

Bachelor’s degree is preferred

Strong analytical, writing, communication and problem solving skills

Excellent organizational, time management and planning skills

Acute attention to detail

Outstanding organizational skills

Ability to work independently and in a team setting

Independent worker that can handle multiple tasks

Location: Nassau County, LI

Salary: $50,000 – $70,000

Contact: Kendal Ridgeway

1862 – Mortgage Desk Strategist

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:52:29 +0000

The Mortgage Desk Strategist partners with the MSSB trading desk to evaluate and price risk for clients in our retail business. Based in Purchase, NY, the Desk Strategist will lead a small team and have access to both modeling and technology resources as the group looks to expand lending options to clients through the MSSB network of 18,000 brokers, the largest such network globally.　The focus of the Desk Strategist is to become a product expert and then quantify and codify the major drivers of value to allow the business to manage risk tightly, while still scaling to support the needs of our clients.

Requirements:

1) A quantitative degree with experience in Mathematics, Financial Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, or Computer Science

2) Strong hands on technology skills are a core requirement(eg. C++ programming and/or statistical packages).

3) Ability to discuss and market ideas is required. Strong communication & collaboration skills are necessary.

4) Strong mathematical academic training

5) ‘Market inquisitive’ nature and strong desire to be commercially relevant through the development of financial analytics and the application of analytical skills to find and risk manage trading positions. The candidate must be able to couple knowledge of mathematical finance, empirical statistics, and market knowledge to identify revenue enhancing/risk reducing trade opportunities.

6) Experience in designing and implementing analytics which have gained widespread use on one or more trading desks is extremely desirable.

7) The drive and desire to work in an intense team-oriented environment

Skills Desired

Candidates with experience of ABS or mortgage products will be given priority, although all candidates from alternative asset classes who match the core requirements will be considered.

Location: Westchester, NY

Salary: $120,000 – $170,000 Plus Bonus

Contact: Kendal Ridgeway

1861 – Market Data Engineer

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:14:52 +0000

The position entails working directly with the traders in a small development team to capture, analyze, cleanse, data mine market data.　 The position requires both development and support of the platform working in a fast paced but structured environment.　

Responsibilities:

· Implementing market data capture capabilities across many exchanges

· Cleanse the market data for use in research

· Analyze the market data for research purposes working with the financial engineers

· Build abilities to playback market data for back testing

Requirements:

Expertise in market data

Expertise in C++

Familiarity with raw exchange feeds (ITCH, OUCH, ARCA, NYSE openbook, etc).

B.S. in computer related field

Good software engineering discipline and process orientated

Knowledgeable in Equities, Rates trading

5+ years experience

Experience in algorithmic trading applications is a plus

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $130,000 – $165,000

Contact: Kendal Ridgeway