AVP - Java Developer - Equity Technology

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.