| Senior Kondor+ Analyst Developer – FX/MM – Contract – London |
| Location |
London - Periodic travel to Brazil |
| Start date |
ASAP |
| Position type |
Contract |
| Duration |
6 months + |
| Remuneration |
Call for Rates |
| Job Ref |
JB3256 |
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| A Senior Analyst Kondor Analyst / Developer is needed to join a London Based FX/MM team. Involves Business Analysis duties along with Development duties will use SQL and Java or .NET or C++ skills.
This Job involves periodic travel to: Brazil and offers excellent pay rates.
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If you have a level head and hands on approach this position will suit dealing with pressure project dead lines and periodic travel to Brazil during the contract period for 1 week periods.
The role involves:
The role The FX/MM Trading Systems Team provides trading systems solutions and related applications to the FX/MM trading businesses within Global Financial Markets (GFM) Client Trading and Money Market department.
The role involves provision of development and some business analysis skills primarily to Treasury front and middle office functions but also to back office for workflow issues. This includes identifying and understanding business needs, documenting requirements, interpreting requirements and specifications from other Business Analysts, supporting system development and enhancement, testing and post live support.
The main focus will be on development for initiatives and projects relating to the main front office trade capture / risk management system Kondor+ which interfaces to related applications such as our Strategic Curve Server. Projects include installation and development for Kondor+ installations in a number of international locations including Brasil.
In addition, the ability to work on customised developments primarily in Kondor+ Customisations, the Kondor adaptation of SQL and the Kondor+ database with a knowledge of C#, C++ or .NET would be a distinct advantage. Authority/Sign Off Levels:
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
• To develop complex Kondor+ SQL solutions
• To discuss issues and problems with users and ensure an understanding of the business needs, the related products and transaction flows.
• Design system driven solutions to business issues and write technical and some functional specifications.
• Testing of new versions of software, conducting test plans, analysing results and drawing conclusions with the user representatives.
• Completion of Business Processing Rules and other system related documentation in projects.
• Work with developers to assist in the translation of business requirements into technical solutions.
• Scope and development of reports, customisations and tools for business users with an understanding of complex mathematical equations used in the customisations and reporting..
• Provide support to existing systems to resolve problems and continually improve the functionality and service levels to the business..
• Provide specific analysis for new project or new products implementation onto the core FX/MM trading systems architecture.
• To work with Business Analysts to understand the business needs and design potential solutions.
• To suggest alternative methods for delivery of solutions with recommendations for the best way forward.
• To develop I.T solutions working from requirements documents and specifications.
• Complete Unit and System testing and provide support to UAT, OAT and system implementations.
• To provide third level support to existing live applications and ad-hoc work to improve 1st & 2nd level support. This is estimated at approx 20% of time. Some flexible working is required as hours covered on a shift basis are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Some on-call support can also be a possibility.
• Willingness to travel (e.g. Sao Paulo, Brasil, New York, Singapore)
• Willingness to work long hours during key periods to meet project deadlines.
• Flexibility to take on different tasks and roles as required in project work. Key Relationships: FX/MM Trading Systems Team, Front and Middle Office and other Bank branches. Key Performance Indicators: To be discussed with Line Manager.
Core Competencies:
• Client focussed.
• Strong communication skills
• Team orientated.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Take ownership of issues and work under own initiative.
Job Skills and Knowledge:
Essential:
• Understanding of Treasury products, trading processes, valuations (PVs & mathematical calculations) and risk management.
• High level of SQL
• Knowledge of Kondor+ customisations, database and open reports
• Understanding of workflows, key controls and related operational risk exposure.
• Understanding of financial business and associated specific controls Experience of working with Kondor+ (versions 2.0, 2.5, or2.6)
• Experience of developing financial institutions and banks
• Understanding and experience of the mathematical concepts behind P&L calculation and risk management approaches.
• Experience in Kondor+ projects in version 2.6 Desirable: (Optional) • Experience in Kondor+ projects in version 3.0
• Knowledge of C++ or Java or.NET
• Previous experience of new project /product implementation in international locations including Brazil will be a strong advantage.
• Thorough understanding of Treasury products, trading processes, valuations (PVs) and risk management Qualifications: Essential:
To apply please call Jason Butler 0044 (0) 870 111 8089 or mail your details to jbutler@recruititassociates.com
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