Senior Java Developer – Trading Desk – NYC based recruitment

Senior Java Developer – Trading Desk – New York

(Java, C++, UNIX, Perl, Sybase, MySQL, Multi-threading, Front Office, Trading Desk)

Circa $800 + 1 Year Rolling Contract

The Task:

To support the Portfolio Management Trading Desk and to design, develop and build and Greenfield Pricing and Risk platform

The client:-

My client is a leading Asset manager based in New York with offices globally including ASIA-PAC and EMEA. They have a very successful Portfolio Management trading desk and they now require a Java Developer who has previous experience in Front Office within a financial services environment to support the traders and build out a new Pricing and Risk platform. This position is ideal for a candidate who wants to be close to the business, sit on the trading desk and gain exposure to Quant modelling along the way.

The required skills for Senior Java Developer – Trading Desk – New York

(Java, C++, UNIX, Perl, Sybase, MySQL, Multi-threading, Front Office, Trading Desk)

• Previous financial services front office experience

• Excellent commercial experience building out Greenfield platform using Java

• Excellent communication and ability to liaise with Traders and Quants

Responsibilities for the Senior Java Developer – Trading Desk – New York

(Java, C++, UNIX, Perl, Sybase, MySQL, Multi-threading, Front Office, Trading Desk)

• To support trading activities of the front office Portfolio Management team

• To design and develop a Greenfield pricing and risk platform

• To drive the Portfolio Management team forward using and implementing the latest Java based technologies

The person: Senior Java Developer – Trading Desk – New York

(Java, C++, UNIX, Perl, Sybase, MySQL, Multi-threading, Front Office, Trading Desk)

• Excellent spoken and written English, clear oral communication skills.

• Must be willing and able to express new ideas, concerns and opinions directly to wider team in team meetings.

• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential. Must be pro-active, enthusiastic, flexible, and results driven.

Key words: (Java, C++, UNIX, Perl, Sybase, MySQL, Multi-threading, Front Office, Trading Desk)

If you match the above criteria and would like to apply for the Senior Java Developer position then please send your CVs to:

Contracts@selbyjennings.com

Contact:           Adam Webb

Direct Line:     0044  207 019 4168