AVP - Java Developer - Equity Technology

Job description

Job Description

As part of the Global Equities Prime Services technology team, an opportunity exists for a senior level JAVA/SQL developer to work on the firm’s global equities Margin calculation systems using SS&C Syncova. The system aims to implement Syncova as a margin calculation platform, initially for Global Swap business and Cash Prime Services as phase 2. The candidate will require significant experience with SS&C Syncova, have a strong understanding of US equity market structures and a proven track record of delivering high quality software.

Experience in working with SS&C Geneva will be a big plus. The candidate should be able to demonstrate good analytical skills, strong software engineering skills and a logical approach to problem solving. The ideal candidate should have experience with Agile Development Techniques, Unit/System Testing and Performance Tuning.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

• Develop and implement margin calculation rules into Syncova for Prime Services Swap Desk Efficiently building out margin calculator for various regions, product types for the Swaps platform Day to day support ingestion of various feeds like Account hierarchy, Security Master, EOD Pricing, Holdings, Market Data into Syncova Be able to extract data out of the Syncova platform into a Data Warehouse for distribution to clients, fund administrators and various downstream applications Be able to develop reports in Crystal
• Reports or on a similar platform Will have direct communication with Swaps, Operations, middle office as well as various internal technology teams Qualifications/ Experience: Well-rounded individual capable of contributing to all aspects of the life cycle of a development project from analysis and design through daily production support
• Solid experience with Java, JDBC Solid experience with Linux, Shell Scripting
• Solid experience with SQL, Proficient in coding business logic in SQL stored procedures, functions and triggers Minimum
• 10 years programming experience required.

Minimum 5 years of experience in financial industry required. Candidates should also have excellent verbal and written communications skills and good attention to detail.

Additional Skills / Good to Have

Experience working with Market Data, Bloomberg Experience with Swaps Experience with SS&C Geneva Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Computer Science. Advanced degree is a plus but not required.