General Support

Required Skills:
General Department Support
New York, NY
6 Months

Job Description:

ASSIGNMENT LENGTH:
6 MONTHS TO 1 YEAR W/POSSIBLE TEMP-DIRECT W/RIGHT FIT

based on candidate selected, may request a 50 hour work week

Job Description

XDesign/implementation of the strategic MAPS platform: multi-purpose multi-layered knowledge base application, with Web as Front End and Sybase database as backend.
XWork with risk managers/controllers and other control functions to sort out, understand the functions, measures and processes involved in the risk management and control; Design and implement data model and software solutions to make the functions more standardized, robust and efficient
XEvaluate, learn and program new software tools quickly.
XWrite functional spec and technical design/implementation papers


Skills/Qualifications:

XExposure to derivative products, risks and relevant quantitative skills are required.
X3-5 years of experience in financial derivatives/structured products industry.
XExcellent verbal and written skills are a must. Must be able to explain complex and/or technical matters clearly, accurately and simply. Frequent interactions with market risk and credit risk managers, product controllers, and senior IT developers.
XOrganized, detail-oriented and self-motivated quick learner and starter. Ability to work in a team and develop & maintain relationships.
XExperience in Web based workflow design/implementation
XAbility to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to tight deadlines.
XMust have solid programming experience in XML/HTML and Java/Java scripts
XExpertise in data modeling and database design/implementation is a must;
XPHD or Master in a quantitative or computational filed (Computer Science, Math, Physics, Financial Engineering) is preferable.

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Experience/Skills
See Above

Other desired skills:
General Support