Data Modeller / Data Architect, Derivatives Subledger recruitment

My client a Tier One London based Investment Bank is looking for a functional Data modeller / Data Architect.

Ideally you will have come from a technical background but you will now specialise in the functional aspects of a large, enterprise environment and have had exposure to front-to-back execution of all pre and post trade businesses including Sales, Trading, Risk, Operations, Control Functions and Finance.

You will be responsible for the collection and analysis of business data requirements the design of data models at the conceptual and logical level to support those needs. This is a critical role for designing data models to support strategic applications and the enterprise integration of data. The initial focus for this role will be integrating the data requirements of a new Detailed Derivatives Subledger system with an enterprise-wide, multi-function, multi-asset data model.

You will demonstrate lead level capabilities in conceptual analysis, problem solving, data design have a proven ability to take ownership of business requirements, data analysis and modeling sessions.

Business exposure to any of the following products are essential (in priority): Interest Rate Derivatives, Consolidated Derivative Risk, Equity Derivatives, Equity Structured Notes, Credit Derivatives, FX Options, Cash Bonds, SPVs, Debt Issuance, FID Structured Notes, Equity Swaps, Commodities, Structured Products, and Equity Cash.

Preferred knowledge for this role (in order): Trade Capture, Valuation, Risk, PnL, Balance Sheet Reporting, Brokerage Clearing, Position Servicing Corporate Actions, Credit Risk, Counterparty Reference Data and Securities Ref Data;

Expert level experience in modeling for a larger number of financial asset classes will have an advantage over those with less broad knowledge.

E-R diagramming abilities (e.g. in ERWin or UML in Visio), including the translation of business analysis to Logical Entity Relationship diagrams. Conversion to Physical Entity-Relationship.

Development experience in functional (e.g. Scala) and object oriented (Java/C++) programming languages is desirable. Object-oriented analysis and design experience is desirable.

Data development experience with SQL on DB2 or Sybase is desirable.

A Working knowledge of IBM's Universal Data Model for Financial Services is desirable.

This is a senior hire for a tier one investment bank so only the best candidates need apply, applications are welcomed please feel free to get in touch with any questions.