Commodities Technology Manager recruitment

Job Description:
Job Description
The candidate will be leading the Commodities QA/BA/PM team, a liaison between Commodities business partners and Commodities Technology organization. Conducts and directs analysis of technological solutions for complex to complex applications and modules, i.e. Openlink Endur, Calypso, GMI, IPM, ICE systems. Oversees and facilitates evaluation of business requirements, recommending and directing the implementation of appropriate technological alternatives. Works on a broad range of projects to develop business, operating, and IT strategies including Business Problem Solving, Informed Business Decision Making, solution planning, and Front-to-Back Office Analysis.

Works with the development team to identify, analyze and deliver innovative solutions. Provides specialized, in-depth technical expertise and consultation to business and systems management. Manages staff to ensure effective design, analysis, project management, programming, training, implementation, and maintenance of enhancements. Identifies risk factors and establishes/implements appropriate controls. The candidate will be leading the Commodities QA/BA/PM team, a liaison between Commodities business partners and Commodities Technology organization. Conducts and directs analysis of technological solutions for complex to complex applications and modules, i.e. Openlink Endur, Calypso, GMI, IPM, ICE systems.

Oversees and facilitates evaluation of business requirements, recommending and directing the implementation of appropriate technological alternatives. Works on a broad range of projects to develop business, operating, and IT strategies including Business Problem Solving, Informed Business Decision Making, solution planning, and Front-to-Back Office Analysis. Works with the development team to identify, analyze and deliver innovative solutions. Provides specialized, in-depth technical expertise and consultation to business and systems management. Manages staff to ensure effective design, analysis, project management, programming, training, implementation, and maintenance of enhancements. Identifies risk factors and establishes/implements appropriate controls.

This is an exciting group that is ever changing and growing. The ideal candidate for this role will be flexible and thrive in ambiguity. He/She must have the ability to adapt to change quickly and adjust work accordingly in a positive manner.

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
12+ years of hands-on technology experience

Minimum Qualifications:
9+ years of experience in the Capital Markets industry including knowledge of futures and derivatives markets, preferably in Commodities area, both physical and financial

7+ years of managing system integration, testing, business analysis and model implementation in trading platforms

Product / business knowledge in fixed income / financial instruments / derivatives

Strong problem identification and analytical skills.

Excellent communication skills including training and presentation skills.

Ability to plan and manage time and resources.

Establish priorities and meet goals.

Understanding of technology  specifically how technology can enable certain business functions.

Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

Experience working with financial market data and trading technologies e.g. RMDS, Activ, FIX, LIM, Bloomberg

Experience working with trading applications

Experience developing financial trading applications.

Expertise in working with user interfaces that interface with high volume market data.

Ability to demonstrate an excellent track record of delivering quality software products by following iterative and agile SDLC.

Proof of being a highly motivated self-starter who solves problems with a business centric view.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills are essential.

Experience in the pricing and risk assessment of commodity (preferred) or other financial derivatives.

Working knowledge of mathematical modeling constructs substantially similar to one, or more, of the following (either as an individual contributor or in leading others):

1) Advanced mathematical concepts, such as financial engineering/advanced calculus/statistical modeling/concepts of probability

2) Theoretical pricing characteristics, e.g., the Greeks, monte-carlo simulations, black-scholes modeling, options pricing

3) Expertise in developing technology in support of multiple, complex risk and/or pricing models which require ongoing evaluation based on market fluctuations, such as VaR, Counterparty Potential Future Exposure, stochastic modeling, derived market data and stress testing

4)Expertise in electronic trading

Extensive experience in the capital markets business, products and/or front/back office processes, e.g., pricing of derivatives, trade lifecycle, hedging, electronic trading/algorithmic trading, trade management, confirms and documentation, clearing, settlement and reconciliation, margin calls

Preferred Skills
MBA or MS degree in Finance, MIS or Computer Engineering.

Specific experience working with trading applications such as Calypso/Endur.

Working knowledge of SEC, FINRA, CFTC, OCC, FED and International Regulations in building technological solutions

Candidates Must Have: