Database Developer – SQL Server recruitment
The Company
Robert Half Technology is working with a leading European hedge fund based in the West End of London.This multi-strategy player has grown significantly in the last two to three years and is seeking a high-calibre Developer with their Technology department working with our risk managers and desk heads to provide aggregated risk reports of the global market for external clients.
The Role
Responsibilities:
· Design and Implement the next generation of the Data Warehouse project, which will become the strategic solution for the firm to store all Risk, Profit and Loss, Reference Data, and all other relevant information.
· Work with risk managers, senior management and support-groups (e.g. Ops, Product Control) on providing production support, gathering new requirements, and implementing solutions for the Global Risk Repository project
· Oversee the data quality issues of the daily risk reports, lead the data reconciliation process, explain the differences, and make updates/adjustments to data as needed
· Provide quick turnaround to small enhancement requests and fixes, document major changes, prioritise development tasks, and guide the off-shore teams on the development work
Requirements (indicate mandatory or/and preferred)
Mandatory:
· Quick, smart mind, highly educated with Bachelor Degree in a numerate subject or Computer Science (or equivalent)
· Minimum 5 years Data Warehouse and application development experience using SSIS technology· Investment banking background, working with capital markets products
· Strong database development experience with MS SQL Server.
· Diligent with unit testing and quality-assurance; guiding and working with QA/Testing team
· Able to quickly research and understand new concepts and technologies; and apply to new development
· Excellent communication skill to work with application users and team members
· Ability to work independently, with limited direction
· Track record of delivering complex systems on time and to specification
Preferred:
· Understanding of financial products, specifically risk associated with fixed income products
· Familiar with GUI design, testing and development for web applications
Salary Benefits
£40,000-£60,000 + Bonus
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