Archive for October, 2013
Senior Storage Engineer – Quantitative Hedge Fund
JOB DESCRIPTION A leading quantitative hedge fund (top-20 globally) is seeking an experienced, hands-on Storage Engineer to join its small New York City based team. This position will require the incumbent to wear many hats of responsibility that pertain to engineering, storage provisioning, operations, performance tuning and many more. The selected candidate will have proven experience with Network Attached Storage (NAS) within a financial services environment. They will also have excellent understanding of Unix/Linux systems along with very strong scripting skills (Perl, Bash or Python). Read more […]
Senior Network Engineer
Successful proprietary trading firm is looking to hire an experienced Senior Network Engineer to work hand in hand with a technology group known for its sophistication and top of the line technology footprint. The firm engages in numerous markets and trading venues, primarily in support of its high frequency trading specialty. The Senior Network Engineer, who is an expert with low latency / high frequency infrastructure, will be responsible for the creation, maintenance and optimization of network and security architecture, performing network capacity planning, benchmarking, project management, Read more […]
Commerical Management Accountant
An exciting job opportunity, for a 6-month temporary position, has arisen within a Hampshire based business for a commercially focused management accountant. Successful applicants will have strong analytical, reporting and planning skills and be able to demonstrate adaptability within a fast paced working environment. Working closely with both finance and non-finance teams, a strong communicator and relationship builder is essential. The main role will be to evaluate and compile accurate financial information to support the Finance Director. Key tasks include: · Creating and delivering monthly/weekly Read more […]
Buy-Side Quant Analyst NEEDED to assist CEO
This world-renowned buy-side firm is a privately-held institution who are looking to hire a Quant Analyst to assist the CEO and CIO daily. Key functions will be to design and develop risk management and trader management tools. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills, be very driven to work in a dynamic company which has a very successful reputation based on meritocracy. The role has a huge breadth potential to learn and challenge yourself across the quantitative, risk and strategy space. Responsibilities:Develop scripts for trading and market analysis Capital Allocation Model Read more […]
Finance Transformation Manager
Our FTSE listed client is creating a number of “high profile” opportunities within its group headquarters. These senior posts will provide expert advice and consultation to the business, partnering senior non-finance stakeholders, identifying opportunities for cost transformation and revenue creation.The CEO and CFO believe that finance will transform this group, acting as a catalyst for change, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and profit improvement. With this in mind the role of the finance business partner has never had a higher profile. To be successful in the post you Read more […]
AVP/VP
Our Fixed Income Research team advises the Bank’s clients and traders, helping them to stay one step ahead of the market. Their impartial intelligence is key to shaping sales and trading strategies for clients and for our business. Being a senior member of the Fixed Income Research team, your role will include: Analyzing market and economic data to produce analysis on all USD/ Local currency credits namesContributing to internal and external research publicationsMaintaining financial models and spreadsheetsCollecting and compiling data on both industries and companiesIdentifying new investment Read more […]
Analyst/AVP
In banking, Asset and Liability Management is the practice of managing risks that arise due to mismatches between the assets and liabilities (debts and assets) of the bank. ALM is a strategic management tool to manage interest rate risk and liquidity risk faced by financial institutions.Reporting to the Head of Balance Sheet Management, this position will be part of the sales and trading arm of the Bank. You will assist with conducting deep analyses on the the related Asset Liability related policies and researching on initiatives to better position the team’s objectives within the bank.You will Read more […]
Helpdesk/Service Desk Analyst
Help Desk / Service Desk AnalystHelp Desk / Service Desk Analyst required for my Asset Management client based in London to help provide support on a fast paced trading environment. It will be beneficial from candidates if they have had experience in documentation and implementing improvements to a help desk function.Candidates will only be considered if from an investment banking or asset management background.Candidates will be required to:- Operate within the Service Desk to be the first point of contact to log and prioritise calls – Ensure calls are received and handled in a professional Read more […]
Vice President
As an independent, fiduciary asset manager, BlackRock is committed to acting at all times in the best long-term interests of our clients. We undertake our CGRI activities to protect and enhance the economic value of the companies in which we invest on their behalf. The work of BlackRock’s CGRI team is an investment function. The team is based in five regions – the United States, Europe, Japan, Hong Kong and Australia – and undertakes engagement with and proxy voting at portfolio companies on behalf of clients globally. BlackRock aims to take a common view in-house regarding Read more […]
SMA Ops Reconciliation/Performance Associate
BlackRock’s SMA Operations team is looking for an Associate candidate to support our Reconciliation/Trade Support in Princeton. The candidate will be responsible for supporting the SMA business by ensuring cash, transactions, and positions are reconciled daily and trades are communicated accurately to our 3rd party sponsor platforms. The Reconciliation team is responsible for ensuring the data in the SMA accounting systems is accurately maintained for trading, client reporting, billing performance and composite reporting. The Reconciliation/Trade Support Associate will be expected to build Read more […]