Monday, March 30, 2009

Quantitative Development Consultant - in New York, NY

Monday, March 30, 2009
ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: 6 MONTHS TO 1 YEAR based on candidate selected

may request a 50 hour work week

Job Description
Design/implementation of the strategic MAPS platform: multi-purpose multi-layered knowledge base application, with web as front end and Sybase database as backend.

Work with risk managers/controllers and other control functions to sort out, understand the functions, measures and processes involved in the risk management and control; Design and implement data model and software solutions to make the functions more standardized, robust and efficient

Evaluate, learn and program new software tools quickly.

Write functional spec and technical design/implementation papers

Skills / Qualifications:
Exposure to derivative products, risks and relevant quantitative skills are required.

3-5 years of experience in financial derivatives/structured products industry.

Excellent verbal and written skills are a must. Must be able to explain complex and/or technical matters clearly, accurately and simply. Frequent interactions with market risk and credit risk managers, product controllers, and senior IT developers.

Organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated quick learner and starter. Ability to work in a team and develop & maintain relationships.

Experience in web-based workflow design/implementation

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to tight deadlines.

Must have solid programming experience in XML/HTML and Java/Java scripts

Expertise in data modeling and database design/implementation is a must;

PHD or Master in a quantitative or computational filed (Computer Science, Math, Physics, Financial Engineering) is preferable.

Please include Word version of your resume to be considered.
No H1b Visa's please!

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