Archive for November, 2012

Java Application Support Developer

Java Application Support DeveloperLeading London-based Pensions trading business has an outstanding opportunity for a Java Analyst Programmer to join the team.Our client is a pensions trading platform based in the US and UK.This is an opportunity for someone that wants to work with a smart people in a collaborative environment that is solely focused on serious returns.The support development team is responsible for supporting  internal and customer-facing web applications. The team interacts with multiple business teams within including software developers, customer support, operations, and quality Read more […]

November 20, 2012 • Posted in: General • No Comments

C++ STL Quant Developer Quant Fund

C++ Quant Developer Quant Fundto £80,000Alexander Black Recruitment is urgently looking for a C++ Developer to join our high profile client.Our client is a $20billion strong Hedge fund with performance figures of 23%. They trade a number of products across equity and commodities in both high and low frequency strategies. They have the reputation as one of the best funds globally. They use a combination of proprietary data, superior technology, and aggressive execution to achieve their trading objectives.The quantitative team is responsible for supporting trading platforms with the required infrastructures Read more […]

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VP Commercial Analysis & Insight Leading Global Bank

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a high calibre Qualified Accountant to join a leading global Bank. This role will give you frequent exposure to the Group Chief Accounting Officer and Finance Director which as a result will offer the successful candidate excellent career progression globally.The role sits within the Group MI, Planning Analysis Department, this team is responsible for providing the group exec and investor relations a thorough understanding of the issues affecting the banks performance. The department currently has a change agenda underway and they are looking for candidates Read more […]

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Surveillance Officer

Our client is looking for a self-motivated innovative individual to join their Compliance and Risk team as a compliance surveillance officer. Reporting into the compliance manager you will be required to lead in front office monitoring activities of the team, managing relationships and communications with a range of stakeholders inclusive of but not limited to: exchanges, regulatory bodies, clients and staff. Role Description: – ­ Lead the firm’s trade surveillance and related front office monitoring activities as part of the firm’s compliance monitoring procedures. – Liaise with regulatory bodies Read more […]

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Solvency II Finance Manager

A London based Insurance company is recruiting for a qualified accountant with excellent Solvency II and IFRS knowledge to join their Group Financial Reporting team providing high visibility across the Group and significant interaction with senior management and various external stakeholders Responsibilities include ensuring delivery within the Solvency II reporting deadlines and work with local reporting teams to identify process improvements and acceleration possibilities. Also responsible for creating a robust production process to deliver business units external reporting requirements under Read more […]

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Technical Project Manager

Our client one of the worlds leading Asset Management companies is looking to recruit a Technical Project Manager to join the Investment Services and Fund Accounting Technology team. This individual will have responsibility for delivery of assigned projects within this portfolio. The successful candidate will also be responsible for all aspects of the project lifecycle from inception to implementation.  Due to the team using a pool of resources both onshore and offshore for business analysis and development, the candidate will be expected to work with different team members of various projects.  This Read more […]

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Javascript Developer

Javascript Developer – Backbone.js, Node.js, Underscore.js, Require.js, jQuery, Zepto – London – Upto £70,000 per annum A leading global games company based in London is looking for highly skilled OO Javascript Developers with expertise in the following technologies:-OO Javascript-Backbone.js-Node.js-Underscore.js-Require.js-jQuery-Zepto-Jasmine-Buster.js-HTML5-CSS3As a talented and motivated Senior OO Javascript Developer you will work on one of the world’s largest and fastest growing social platforms. The client provides a fun and fast-paced environment where creativity, innovation and technical Read more […]

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Equities Quant

Equities QuantAlexander Black Recruitment is urgently looking for a Australian Quant to join our high profile client.Our client is a well known investment manager with offices globally, with around £3 billion under management. They are mainly FI based but are looking to diversifyThe Portfolio Manager will:Create a brand new Australian Equities QUant StrategyMake investment decisions on relative value, security and instrument selection and portfolio structure.Execute transactions in cash and derivative marketsEmploy an active trading strategyCandidates MUST have: At least 5 years industry experienceFully Read more […]

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Finance Analysis Manager Wealth Management

One of the UKs largest banking groups is currently recruiting for a qualified accountant with proven planning and analysis experience at a product level within a large complex company. The Finance Analysis Manager Wealth Management is a new role responsible for partnering key senior stakeholders, providing insightful, high quality analysis and recommendations.Responsibilities include: Prepare robust medium term plan and quarterly planning to support the strategy of the division Provide insightful analysis to enable fuller understanding to key movements and variances on latest targets Establish Read more […]

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Junior Java J2EE

Alexander Black Recruitment is urgently looking for a Junior Java J2EE to join our high profile client.Our client provides windows and Linux based infrastructure and Java development to very sensitive government areas. They offer full datacentre and infrastructure access with a particular niche in sensitive storage. Full details of their business can be discussed in confidence. They are an Oracle and Microsoft Gold Partner so encourage full training and development of all their employees as well as a profit sharing scheme that rewards all.The Java J2EE Developer will be responsible for:Specifically, Read more […]

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