Sorry, applications for this particular Job have now closed. Location: London Job type: Contract Sector: Banking Role Overview: This is a front-office quant contract rolefocused onanalytics integration and st View job & apply Location: London Job type: Permanent Sector: Commerce and Industry, Banking, Financial Services View job & apply Location: London Job type: Permanent Sector: Banking An exciting opportunity to join a Global Investment bank in London as a key member of the FICC Qu View job & apply Location: London Job type: Permanent Director - Quant Developer, Cross-Asset Analytics Platform Top Investment Bank London Hybrid View job & apply Exotic Equities Derivatives Quant - £1,500/day Contract, 6-12mth (Dir Level) Location: London Job type: Contract Sector: Banking Our client is a Tier 1 Investment Bank who urgently need a Senior Director Level, Equity validati View job & apply Senior Quantitative Researcher - HFT Location: International Job type: Permanent Sector: Asset Management & Funds Join a globally renowned high-frequency trading firm and a highly respected, multi-strategy hedge View job & apply Liquidity Risk Investment Management Location: Qatar Job type: Permanent Sector: Asset Management & Funds A leading investment fund is seeking a liquidity risk specialist to join their investment risk te View job & apply Job type: Permanent A high profile investment fund is seeking an experienced investment risk professional to join its View job & apply Location: London Salary: up to £70,000 Job type: Permanent We're working with a leading asset manager seeking a talentedInvestment Risk Analystto jo My client is a leading asset financing business. The Model Risk Management (MRM) team are responsible for the design and maintenance of the Bank's Model Risk Management policy and framework, ensuring comprehensive model governance and carrying out model validations and reviews across all the Banks models. The team is based in London and India and work on a hybrid basis with 2 days in the office. Key Responsibilities Developing and maintaining the Model Risk Management Policy and Model Risk Management Frameworks to ensure continued compliance with changing regulatory and corporate requirements Maintaining the model inventory by working with model owners, model developers and independent validation teams to ensure that models are catalogued, monitored, developed, validated, remediated and approved in line with policy and frameworks Developing and implementing methods for measuring and reporting model risk, including inherent model prudence and the setting of model risk appetites in line with the Risk Appetite Framework Proposing and assessing Post-Model Adjustments to counter model limitations and mitigate model validation findings Assessing and presenting model validation findings to governance committees as part of the model approval process Researching and proposing model validation concepts to inform independent validation activities Performing model validation where allowable whilst ensuring independence from model development Requirements: Significant prior experience of model validation and/or model development for credit risk, preferably in retail, corporate/wholesale also potentially relevant. Practical understanding of model validation techniques particularly on retail credit risk, IFRS9, and IRB models. Knowledge of model risk management regulations and standards in the UK and EU. Candidates will likely be working in the model risk or development team of a retail bank, challenger, consumer finance firm or consultancy specialised within credit risk. We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies. Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics. We also invite applicants who meet most of the listed requirements, even if not all, to apply. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know. Barclay Simpson acts as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and an Employment Business for temporary/contract engagements.
Jun 28, 2025
Full time
Sorry, applications for this particular Job have now closed. Location: London Job type: Contract Sector: Banking Role Overview: This is a front-office quant contract rolefocused onanalytics integration and st View job & apply Location: London Job type: Permanent Sector: Commerce and Industry, Banking, Financial Services View job & apply Location: London Job type: Permanent Sector: Banking An exciting opportunity to join a Global Investment bank in London as a key member of the FICC Qu View job & apply Location: London Job type: Permanent Director - Quant Developer, Cross-Asset Analytics Platform Top Investment Bank London Hybrid View job & apply Exotic Equities Derivatives Quant - £1,500/day Contract, 6-12mth (Dir Level) Location: London Job type: Contract Sector: Banking Our client is a Tier 1 Investment Bank who urgently need a Senior Director Level, Equity validati View job & apply Senior Quantitative Researcher - HFT Location: International Job type: Permanent Sector: Asset Management & Funds Join a globally renowned high-frequency trading firm and a highly respected, multi-strategy hedge View job & apply Liquidity Risk Investment Management Location: Qatar Job type: Permanent Sector: Asset Management & Funds A leading investment fund is seeking a liquidity risk specialist to join their investment risk te View job & apply Job type: Permanent A high profile investment fund is seeking an experienced investment risk professional to join its View job & apply Location: London Salary: up to £70,000 Job type: Permanent We're working with a leading asset manager seeking a talentedInvestment Risk Analystto jo My client is a leading asset financing business. The Model Risk Management (MRM) team are responsible for the design and maintenance of the Bank's Model Risk Management policy and framework, ensuring comprehensive model governance and carrying out model validations and reviews across all the Banks models. The team is based in London and India and work on a hybrid basis with 2 days in the office. Key Responsibilities Developing and maintaining the Model Risk Management Policy and Model Risk Management Frameworks to ensure continued compliance with changing regulatory and corporate requirements Maintaining the model inventory by working with model owners, model developers and independent validation teams to ensure that models are catalogued, monitored, developed, validated, remediated and approved in line with policy and frameworks Developing and implementing methods for measuring and reporting model risk, including inherent model prudence and the setting of model risk appetites in line with the Risk Appetite Framework Proposing and assessing Post-Model Adjustments to counter model limitations and mitigate model validation findings Assessing and presenting model validation findings to governance committees as part of the model approval process Researching and proposing model validation concepts to inform independent validation activities Performing model validation where allowable whilst ensuring independence from model development Requirements: Significant prior experience of model validation and/or model development for credit risk, preferably in retail, corporate/wholesale also potentially relevant. Practical understanding of model validation techniques particularly on retail credit risk, IFRS9, and IRB models. Knowledge of model risk management regulations and standards in the UK and EU. Candidates will likely be working in the model risk or development team of a retail bank, challenger, consumer finance firm or consultancy specialised within credit risk. We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies. Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics. We also invite applicants who meet most of the listed requirements, even if not all, to apply. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know. Barclay Simpson acts as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and an Employment Business for temporary/contract engagements.
Sorry, applications for this particular Job have now closed. An exciting opportunity to join a Global Investment bank in London as a key member of the FICC Qu View job & apply Job type: Permanent A high profile investment fund is seeking an experienced investment risk professional to join its View job & apply Senior Quantitative Researcher - HFT Location: International Job type: Permanent Sector: Asset Management & Funds Join a globally renowned high-frequency trading firm and a highly respected, multi-strategy hedge View job & apply Location: London Salary: up to £70,000 Job type: Permanent We're working with a leading asset manager seeking a talentedInvestment Risk Analystto jo View job & apply Location: London Job type: Permanent Sector: Commerce and Industry, Banking, Financial Services View job & apply Location: London Job type: Contract Sector: Banking Role Overview: This is a front-office quant contract rolefocused onanalytics integration and st View job & apply Exotic Equities Derivatives Quant - £1,500/day Contract, 6-12mth (Dir Level) Location: London Job type: Contract Sector: Banking Our client is a Tier 1 Investment Bank who urgently need a Senior Director Level, Equity validati View job & apply Location: London Job type: Permanent Director - Quant Developer, Cross-Asset Analytics Platform Top Investment Bank London Hybrid View job & apply Liquidity Risk Investment Management Location: Qatar Job type: Permanent Sector: Asset Management & Funds A leading investment fund is seeking a liquidity risk specialist to join their investment risk te My client is a leading wealth manager and retail bank with a growing UK focussed business. The Model Risk Management (MRM) team are responsible for the design and maintenance of the Bank's Model Risk Management policy and framework, ensuring comprehensive model governance and carrying out model validations and reviews across all the Banks models. The team is based in in London and work on a hybrid basis with 3 days in the office. Key Responsibilities Perform independent validation of models of a wide range of models in the group inventory, including stochastic models (IRB and non-IRB) and non-models (also known as deterministic quantitative methods/DQM's), engaging with Analytics teams and Senior Management in the timely completion of model validations and reporting of identified findings and weaknesses of models. Support and shape the Model Risk Management Framework, including model identification process, attestation, validation, and monitoring. This also includes identifying further areas of non-compliance to SS1/23; Identify and assess key model risks ensuring model risks with the Bank are effectively identified, measured, monitored and controlled, consistent with the Bank's risk appetite statement and all policies and processes Manage the prioritisation of models requiring validation according to model materiality, business use, complexity and other factors. Support the oversight of model risk activities across the Group and providing challenge on the appropriateness of models used within the business. Engaging with Senior Stakeholders (e.g. CROs, Finance Directors, Heads of Functions) on key model risk activities. Requirements: Significant prior experience of model validation and/or model development for credit risk, preferably in retail, corporate/wholesale also potentially relevant. Practical understanding of model validation techniques particularly on retail credit risk, IFRS9, and IRB models. Knowledge of model risk management regulations and standards in the UK and EU. Candidates will likely be working in the model risk or development team of a large retail bank, challenger, consumer finance firm or consultancy specialised within credit risk. We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies. Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics. We also invite applicants who meet most of the listed requirements, even if not all, to apply. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know. Barclay Simpson acts as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and an Employment Business for temporary/contract engagements.
Jun 28, 2025
Full time
Sorry, applications for this particular Job have now closed. An exciting opportunity to join a Global Investment bank in London as a key member of the FICC Qu View job & apply Job type: Permanent A high profile investment fund is seeking an experienced investment risk professional to join its View job & apply Senior Quantitative Researcher - HFT Location: International Job type: Permanent Sector: Asset Management & Funds Join a globally renowned high-frequency trading firm and a highly respected, multi-strategy hedge View job & apply Location: London Salary: up to £70,000 Job type: Permanent We're working with a leading asset manager seeking a talentedInvestment Risk Analystto jo View job & apply Location: London Job type: Permanent Sector: Commerce and Industry, Banking, Financial Services View job & apply Location: London Job type: Contract Sector: Banking Role Overview: This is a front-office quant contract rolefocused onanalytics integration and st View job & apply Exotic Equities Derivatives Quant - £1,500/day Contract, 6-12mth (Dir Level) Location: London Job type: Contract Sector: Banking Our client is a Tier 1 Investment Bank who urgently need a Senior Director Level, Equity validati View job & apply Location: London Job type: Permanent Director - Quant Developer, Cross-Asset Analytics Platform Top Investment Bank London Hybrid View job & apply Liquidity Risk Investment Management Location: Qatar Job type: Permanent Sector: Asset Management & Funds A leading investment fund is seeking a liquidity risk specialist to join their investment risk te My client is a leading wealth manager and retail bank with a growing UK focussed business. The Model Risk Management (MRM) team are responsible for the design and maintenance of the Bank's Model Risk Management policy and framework, ensuring comprehensive model governance and carrying out model validations and reviews across all the Banks models. The team is based in in London and work on a hybrid basis with 3 days in the office. Key Responsibilities Perform independent validation of models of a wide range of models in the group inventory, including stochastic models (IRB and non-IRB) and non-models (also known as deterministic quantitative methods/DQM's), engaging with Analytics teams and Senior Management in the timely completion of model validations and reporting of identified findings and weaknesses of models. Support and shape the Model Risk Management Framework, including model identification process, attestation, validation, and monitoring. This also includes identifying further areas of non-compliance to SS1/23; Identify and assess key model risks ensuring model risks with the Bank are effectively identified, measured, monitored and controlled, consistent with the Bank's risk appetite statement and all policies and processes Manage the prioritisation of models requiring validation according to model materiality, business use, complexity and other factors. Support the oversight of model risk activities across the Group and providing challenge on the appropriateness of models used within the business. Engaging with Senior Stakeholders (e.g. CROs, Finance Directors, Heads of Functions) on key model risk activities. Requirements: Significant prior experience of model validation and/or model development for credit risk, preferably in retail, corporate/wholesale also potentially relevant. Practical understanding of model validation techniques particularly on retail credit risk, IFRS9, and IRB models. Knowledge of model risk management regulations and standards in the UK and EU. Candidates will likely be working in the model risk or development team of a large retail bank, challenger, consumer finance firm or consultancy specialised within credit risk. We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies. Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics. We also invite applicants who meet most of the listed requirements, even if not all, to apply. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know. Barclay Simpson acts as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and an Employment Business for temporary/contract engagements.
Sorry, applications for this particular Job have now closed. An exciting opportunity to join a Global Investment bank in London as a key member of the FICC Quant team. View job & apply Location: London Job type: Contract Sector: Banking Role Overview: This is a front-office quant contract role focused on analytics integration and strategy development. View job & apply Job type: Permanent A high profile investment fund is seeking an experienced investment risk professional to join its team. View job & apply Senior Quantitative Researcher - HFT Location: International Job type: Permanent Sector: Asset Management & Funds Join a globally renowned high-frequency trading firm and a highly respected, multi-strategy hedge fund. View job & apply Exotic Equities Derivatives Quant - £1,500/day Contract, 6-12mth (Dir Level) Location: London Job type: Contract Sector: Banking Our client is a Tier 1 Investment Bank seeking a Senior Director Level Quantitative Analyst with expertise in Equity validation. View job & apply Location: London Job type: Permanent Director - Quant Developer, Cross-Asset Analytics Platform Top Investment Bank London Hybrid working model. We are working exclusively with a leading emerging markets-led investment bank that has an exciting VP level opportunity for a Quantitative Analyst (focused on Commodities). The role involves working within a team of 6, collaborating directly with traders, primarily focusing on commodities but with scope to expand into other asset classes within their Global Banking and Markets division. Location: London, with a salary range of £140k, negotiable for the right candidate. This position is open to candidates without prior Commodities experience but who are eager to gain exposure in this area. Essential skills include proficiency in C++, familiarity with Visual Studio (knowledge of Linux is a plus), and a flexible, adaptable approach to various topics daily. Below is the full job description. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Applications close on Monday, 24th March. Role Responsibilities: Design, develop, test, and document quantitative models in line with the bank's standards. Provide technical solutions supporting trading desks, product control, and traded risks. Analyze and resolve issues in existing models. Proven experience as a Quantitative Analyst with expertise in financial model development. A degree in Mathematical Finance , Science , or Mathematics from a top-tier university. In-depth knowledge of industry-standard pricing models such as Black-Scholes , Bachelier , local and stochastic volatility models, and the HJM framework . Strong programming skills in C++ (Visual Studio) , including modern C++ (C+ or later). Solid understanding of stochastic calculus , partial differential equations , no-arbitrage valuation , and numerical analysis . Knowledge of Rates Products and Models . Familiarity with instruments used in FICC (Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities) businesses. Experience with commodities is preferred. Technical Skills: Expertise in C++ (C+ or beyond) . Proficiency in Python and Excel . Experience with version control systems (Git) and distributed software development processes. Soft Skills: Ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment . Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this role. Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK. Interested candidates should contact . We value diversity and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups. We welcome applications from candidates who meet most of the requirements and are willing to learn. Please inform us of any adjustments needed during the application process. Barclay Simpson acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary/contract roles.
Jun 27, 2025
Full time
Sorry, applications for this particular Job have now closed. An exciting opportunity to join a Global Investment bank in London as a key member of the FICC Quant team. View job & apply Location: London Job type: Contract Sector: Banking Role Overview: This is a front-office quant contract role focused on analytics integration and strategy development. View job & apply Job type: Permanent A high profile investment fund is seeking an experienced investment risk professional to join its team. View job & apply Senior Quantitative Researcher - HFT Location: International Job type: Permanent Sector: Asset Management & Funds Join a globally renowned high-frequency trading firm and a highly respected, multi-strategy hedge fund. View job & apply Exotic Equities Derivatives Quant - £1,500/day Contract, 6-12mth (Dir Level) Location: London Job type: Contract Sector: Banking Our client is a Tier 1 Investment Bank seeking a Senior Director Level Quantitative Analyst with expertise in Equity validation. View job & apply Location: London Job type: Permanent Director - Quant Developer, Cross-Asset Analytics Platform Top Investment Bank London Hybrid working model. We are working exclusively with a leading emerging markets-led investment bank that has an exciting VP level opportunity for a Quantitative Analyst (focused on Commodities). The role involves working within a team of 6, collaborating directly with traders, primarily focusing on commodities but with scope to expand into other asset classes within their Global Banking and Markets division. Location: London, with a salary range of £140k, negotiable for the right candidate. This position is open to candidates without prior Commodities experience but who are eager to gain exposure in this area. Essential skills include proficiency in C++, familiarity with Visual Studio (knowledge of Linux is a plus), and a flexible, adaptable approach to various topics daily. Below is the full job description. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Applications close on Monday, 24th March. Role Responsibilities: Design, develop, test, and document quantitative models in line with the bank's standards. Provide technical solutions supporting trading desks, product control, and traded risks. Analyze and resolve issues in existing models. Proven experience as a Quantitative Analyst with expertise in financial model development. A degree in Mathematical Finance , Science , or Mathematics from a top-tier university. In-depth knowledge of industry-standard pricing models such as Black-Scholes , Bachelier , local and stochastic volatility models, and the HJM framework . Strong programming skills in C++ (Visual Studio) , including modern C++ (C+ or later). Solid understanding of stochastic calculus , partial differential equations , no-arbitrage valuation , and numerical analysis . Knowledge of Rates Products and Models . Familiarity with instruments used in FICC (Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities) businesses. Experience with commodities is preferred. Technical Skills: Expertise in C++ (C+ or beyond) . Proficiency in Python and Excel . Experience with version control systems (Git) and distributed software development processes. Soft Skills: Ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment . Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this role. Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK. Interested candidates should contact . We value diversity and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups. We welcome applications from candidates who meet most of the requirements and are willing to learn. Please inform us of any adjustments needed during the application process. Barclay Simpson acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary/contract roles.
Senior React Developer London, United Kingdom Full-time Description A fast-growing investment technology platform is seeking a talented Senior React Developer to join its frontend development team. The successful candidate will work on a suite of web applications supporting trade execution, portfolio management, and risk analysis across private equity, private debt, and real estate investment strategies. The frontend team collaborates closely with quantitative analysts, backend engineers, and platform teams to evolve the company's core technology platform. Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality, tested features across core applications such as the order and risk management systems Collaborate with cross-functional teams on end-to-end features Mentor junior developers through code reviews and guidance Enhance UX and maintain consistent design principles across the platform Participate in Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives Evaluate and improve the frontend architecture, including state management and API integrations Help implement real-time frontend/backend communication using WebSockets Extend and optimise the use of Nx for a frontend monorepo setup Leverage Zustand and TanStack Query for state/data handling, and React Router for navigation Work on real-time data visualisation, such as interactive market data graphs using HighCharts Improve spreadsheet-like data displays using HandsOnTable for better performance and usability Requirements: Strong TypeScript and React skills Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Zustand) Proficiency in writing clean, testable code with solid test coverage Experience with testing frameworks such as Vitest and Playwright Familiarity with REST or GraphQL API design Ability to write high-quality CSS Independent ownership of deliverables and strong communication skills in a collaborative environment Preferred Qualifications: Experience working on financial risk management software or related platforms Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary with eligibility for annual bonus Enhanced health insurance with dental, optical, and mental health coverage Financial support for continued professional development and qualifications Pension scheme
Jun 26, 2025
Full time
Senior React Developer London, United Kingdom Full-time Description A fast-growing investment technology platform is seeking a talented Senior React Developer to join its frontend development team. The successful candidate will work on a suite of web applications supporting trade execution, portfolio management, and risk analysis across private equity, private debt, and real estate investment strategies. The frontend team collaborates closely with quantitative analysts, backend engineers, and platform teams to evolve the company's core technology platform. Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality, tested features across core applications such as the order and risk management systems Collaborate with cross-functional teams on end-to-end features Mentor junior developers through code reviews and guidance Enhance UX and maintain consistent design principles across the platform Participate in Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives Evaluate and improve the frontend architecture, including state management and API integrations Help implement real-time frontend/backend communication using WebSockets Extend and optimise the use of Nx for a frontend monorepo setup Leverage Zustand and TanStack Query for state/data handling, and React Router for navigation Work on real-time data visualisation, such as interactive market data graphs using HighCharts Improve spreadsheet-like data displays using HandsOnTable for better performance and usability Requirements: Strong TypeScript and React skills Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Zustand) Proficiency in writing clean, testable code with solid test coverage Experience with testing frameworks such as Vitest and Playwright Familiarity with REST or GraphQL API design Ability to write high-quality CSS Independent ownership of deliverables and strong communication skills in a collaborative environment Preferred Qualifications: Experience working on financial risk management software or related platforms Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary with eligibility for annual bonus Enhanced health insurance with dental, optical, and mental health coverage Financial support for continued professional development and qualifications Pension scheme
We are looking for a skilled and passionate Project Manager to work within our Portfolio & Governance department within Springer Nature Technology, reporting to the Director of Portfolio & Project Office. We aim to enable value acceleration across the Springer Nature portfolios for our business and our customers while ensuring a healthy and future-proof technical ecosystem - all at maximum quality and minimum risk. You will be joining a distributed cross-functional team with different nationalities, backgrounds and experience levels. All team members collaborate to deliver optimal results for our customers, our business and our colleagues, and we are working to create a culture that encourages new ideas and innovation but within the boundaries of the company guidelines that best suit the vision and strategy that Springer Nature has defined. We are an equal opportunities employer. We work in a relaxed, friendly environment and offer the flexibility to work from home 3 days a week. About You You are a proactive, curious person who provides a calm outlook to those around you. You are willing to probe, question and investigate difficulties as they arise. You will have: An existing track record of planning, delivering, and monitoring successful projects and programmes of work as a Programme Manager or significant contribution to complex programmes as a Project Manager or equivalent. An understanding of the full project lifecycle from proposal to delivery and beyond. Experience of working with or in a PMO team. Experience of managing the Discovery phase of projects. Experience preparing and presenting project proposals/business cases for Senior Management approval. Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. A broad understanding of agile methodologies or frameworks and other industry standard project management tools. Experience facilitating teams in gathering and presenting information to clearly communicate technical context to non-technical stakeholders. The ability to be super-organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and switch context very quickly. Strong collaboration with multi-discipline project teams of various sizes including Developers, UX Designers, Project managers, Business Analysts, and QA. Experience finding creative approaches to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the "big picture" view. The capability to work with teams and abstract information to translate upstream and ensure that the team's voices and challenges are heard and escalated. The ability to work with a sponsor to set up a piece of work, focus them on building an outcome and defining clearly requirements and constraints. Excellent oral and written communications skills in English language and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels of the organisation. Ability to navigate the complexities of an international corporate organisation. Additionally, you might have some or all of: An understanding of complexity and systems thinking. A proven ability to make progress and find a place to start in the face of ambiguity. An understanding of change management. Knowledge of technical processes / technical organisation structures and operating models. Experience using OKRs or similar frameworks to help teams define strategic objectives. About the role We are setting up a discovery team in our Portfolio & Governance Office in SN Technology to address the incoming demand and requests for change and transformation. The discovery team will be a cross-functional team dedicated to understanding the problem space and context of new demand, prepare a clear discovery brief and guide the process from this initial preparation, into discovery and eventually necessary stage gates and approvals for initiation of a project or product development process. As part of this team you will be: Overseeing the Discovery phase of a project lifecycle and ensuring that all relevant steps in our stage gate process are prepared and all required project information is captured for Senior Management approval and eventual transition to delivery. Coordinating teams to ensure that new demand is properly influxed into Springer Nature Technology's (SNT) pipeline - working with stakeholders and SNT teams to: Analyse the demand and surrounding context. Support the generation of business/financial cases or investment requests. Prioritise work based on defined criteria. Identify and document key benefits (qualitative and quantitative). Carry out an impact analysis and assessing trade-offs for decision making. Scenario planning - comparing potential options for delivering and making recommendations. Preparing clear information, documentation and presentations for submission to decision-making stakeholders/boards. Working with teams and stakeholders to ensure project-level OKRs and appropriate planning are in place and teams are aligned and working towards them. Creating up to date artefacts that communicate, roadmaps, progress, risk, and opportunities at an appropriate level. Raising and address risks and issues to the programme and work with the appropriate teams or individuals to mitigate them. Enabling teams to reach decisions quickly and effectively and understand dependencies within and outside the programme. Providing support and guidance to colleagues e.g. project managers and BAs. Working effectively with 3rd parties as needed to deliver required outcomes. Working with various teams to abstract information and translate upstream, ensuring that the teams voices and challenges are heard and escalated. Working with sponsors to set up a piece of work, focus them on building an outcome and defining clearly requirements and constraints. Why work here? We are an ambitious and dynamic organisation, and home to some of the best-known names in research, educational and professional publishing. Working at the heart of a changing industry, we are always looking for great people who care about delivering quality to our customers and the communities we work alongside. In return, you will find that we open the doors to discovery for all our employees - offering opportunities to learn from some of the best in the business, with a culture that encourages curiosity and empowers people to find solutions and act on their instincts. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or are an experienced professional, we invite you to find out more about the roles we offer and explore our current vacancies. About Us We are a global and progressive business, founded on a heritage of trusted and respected brands - including Springer, founded in 1842, Macmillan, founded in 1843 and Nature, first published in 1869. Nearly two centuries of progress and advancement in science and education have helped shape the business we are today. Research and learning continues to be the cornerstone of progress, and we will continue to open doors to discovery through trusted brands and innovative products and services. Springer Nature Group was created in May 2015 through the combination of Nature Publishing Group, Macmillan Education and Springer Science+Business Media.
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
We are looking for a skilled and passionate Project Manager to work within our Portfolio & Governance department within Springer Nature Technology, reporting to the Director of Portfolio & Project Office. We aim to enable value acceleration across the Springer Nature portfolios for our business and our customers while ensuring a healthy and future-proof technical ecosystem - all at maximum quality and minimum risk. You will be joining a distributed cross-functional team with different nationalities, backgrounds and experience levels. All team members collaborate to deliver optimal results for our customers, our business and our colleagues, and we are working to create a culture that encourages new ideas and innovation but within the boundaries of the company guidelines that best suit the vision and strategy that Springer Nature has defined. We are an equal opportunities employer. We work in a relaxed, friendly environment and offer the flexibility to work from home 3 days a week. About You You are a proactive, curious person who provides a calm outlook to those around you. You are willing to probe, question and investigate difficulties as they arise. You will have: An existing track record of planning, delivering, and monitoring successful projects and programmes of work as a Programme Manager or significant contribution to complex programmes as a Project Manager or equivalent. An understanding of the full project lifecycle from proposal to delivery and beyond. Experience of working with or in a PMO team. Experience of managing the Discovery phase of projects. Experience preparing and presenting project proposals/business cases for Senior Management approval. Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. A broad understanding of agile methodologies or frameworks and other industry standard project management tools. Experience facilitating teams in gathering and presenting information to clearly communicate technical context to non-technical stakeholders. The ability to be super-organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and switch context very quickly. Strong collaboration with multi-discipline project teams of various sizes including Developers, UX Designers, Project managers, Business Analysts, and QA. Experience finding creative approaches to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the "big picture" view. The capability to work with teams and abstract information to translate upstream and ensure that the team's voices and challenges are heard and escalated. The ability to work with a sponsor to set up a piece of work, focus them on building an outcome and defining clearly requirements and constraints. Excellent oral and written communications skills in English language and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels of the organisation. Ability to navigate the complexities of an international corporate organisation. Additionally, you might have some or all of: An understanding of complexity and systems thinking. A proven ability to make progress and find a place to start in the face of ambiguity. An understanding of change management. Knowledge of technical processes / technical organisation structures and operating models. Experience using OKRs or similar frameworks to help teams define strategic objectives. About the role We are setting up a discovery team in our Portfolio & Governance Office in SN Technology to address the incoming demand and requests for change and transformation. The discovery team will be a cross-functional team dedicated to understanding the problem space and context of new demand, prepare a clear discovery brief and guide the process from this initial preparation, into discovery and eventually necessary stage gates and approvals for initiation of a project or product development process. As part of this team you will be: Overseeing the Discovery phase of a project lifecycle and ensuring that all relevant steps in our stage gate process are prepared and all required project information is captured for Senior Management approval and eventual transition to delivery. Coordinating teams to ensure that new demand is properly influxed into Springer Nature Technology's (SNT) pipeline - working with stakeholders and SNT teams to: Analyse the demand and surrounding context. Support the generation of business/financial cases or investment requests. Prioritise work based on defined criteria. Identify and document key benefits (qualitative and quantitative). Carry out an impact analysis and assessing trade-offs for decision making. Scenario planning - comparing potential options for delivering and making recommendations. Preparing clear information, documentation and presentations for submission to decision-making stakeholders/boards. Working with teams and stakeholders to ensure project-level OKRs and appropriate planning are in place and teams are aligned and working towards them. Creating up to date artefacts that communicate, roadmaps, progress, risk, and opportunities at an appropriate level. Raising and address risks and issues to the programme and work with the appropriate teams or individuals to mitigate them. Enabling teams to reach decisions quickly and effectively and understand dependencies within and outside the programme. Providing support and guidance to colleagues e.g. project managers and BAs. Working effectively with 3rd parties as needed to deliver required outcomes. Working with various teams to abstract information and translate upstream, ensuring that the teams voices and challenges are heard and escalated. Working with sponsors to set up a piece of work, focus them on building an outcome and defining clearly requirements and constraints. Why work here? We are an ambitious and dynamic organisation, and home to some of the best-known names in research, educational and professional publishing. Working at the heart of a changing industry, we are always looking for great people who care about delivering quality to our customers and the communities we work alongside. In return, you will find that we open the doors to discovery for all our employees - offering opportunities to learn from some of the best in the business, with a culture that encourages curiosity and empowers people to find solutions and act on their instincts. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or are an experienced professional, we invite you to find out more about the roles we offer and explore our current vacancies. About Us We are a global and progressive business, founded on a heritage of trusted and respected brands - including Springer, founded in 1842, Macmillan, founded in 1843 and Nature, first published in 1869. Nearly two centuries of progress and advancement in science and education have helped shape the business we are today. Research and learning continues to be the cornerstone of progress, and we will continue to open doors to discovery through trusted brands and innovative products and services. Springer Nature Group was created in May 2015 through the combination of Nature Publishing Group, Macmillan Education and Springer Science+Business Media.
About Us We are looking for a skilled and passionate Project Manager to work within our Portfolio & Governance department within Springer Nature Technology, reporting to the Director of Portfolio & Project Office. We aim to enable value acceleration across the Springer Nature portfolios for our business and our customers while ensuring a healthy and future-proof technical ecosystem - all at maximum quality and minimum risk. You will be joining a distributed cross-functional team with different nationalities, backgrounds and experience levels. All team members collaborate to deliver optimal results for our customers, our business and our colleagues, and we are working to create a culture that encourages new ideas and innovation but within the boundaries of the company guidelines that best suit the vision and strategy that Springer Nature has defined. We are an equal opportunities employer. We work in a relaxed, friendly environment and offer the flexibility to work from home 3 days a week. About You You are a proactive, curious person who provides a calm outlook to those around you. You are willing to probe, question and investigate difficulties as they arise. You will have: An existing track record of planning, delivering, and monitoring successful projects and programmes of work as a Programme Manager or significant contribution to complex programmes as a Project Manager or equivalent An understanding of the full project lifecycle from proposal to delivery and beyond Experience of working with or in a PMO team Experience of managing the Discovery phase of projects Experience preparing and presenting project proposals/business cases for Senior Management approval Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills A broad understanding of agile methodologies or frameworks and other industry standard project management tools Experience facilitating teams in gathering and presenting information to clearly communicate technical context to non technical stakeholders The ability to be super-organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and switch context very quickly Strong collaboration with multi-discipline project teams of various sizes including Developers, UX Designers, Project managers, Business Analysts, and QA Experience finding creative approaches to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the "big picture" view The capability to work with teams and abstract information to translate upstream. And ensure that the team's voices and challenges are heard and escalated The ability to work with a sponsor to set up a piece of work, focus them on building an outcome and defining clearly requirements and constraints. Excellent oral and written communications skills in English language and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels of the organisation Ability to navigate the complexities of an international corporate organisation Additionally, you might have some or all of: An understanding of complexity and systems thinking A proven ability to make progress and find a place to start in the face of ambiguity An understanding of change management Knowledge of technical processes / technical organisation structures and operating models Experience using OKRs or similar frameworks to help teams define strategic objectives About the role We are setting up a discovery team in our Portfolio & Governance Office in SN Technology to address the incoming demand and requests for change and transformation. The discovery team will be a cross-functional team dedicated to understanding the problem space and context of new demand, prepare a clear discovery brief and guide the process from this initial preparation, into discovery and eventually necessary stage gates and approvals for initiation of a project or product development process. As part of this team you will be: Overseeing the Discovery phase of a project lifecycle and ensuring that all relevant steps in our stage gate process are prepared and all required project information is captured for Senior Management approval and eventual transition to delivery . Coordinating teams to ensure that new demand is properly influxed into Springer Nature Technology's (SNT) pipeline - working with stakeholders and SNT teams to: Analyse the demand and surrounding context Support the generation of business/financial cases or investment requests Prioritise work based on defined criteria Identify and document key benefits (qualitative and quantitative) Carry out an impact analysis and assessing trade-offs for decision making Scenario planning - comparing potential options for delivering and making recommendations Preparing clear information, documentation and presentations for submission to decision-making stakeholders/boards Working with teams and stakeholders to ensure project-level OKRs and appropriate planning are in place and teams are aligned and working towards them Creating up to date artefacts that communicate, roadmaps, progress, risk, and opportunities at an appropriate level Raising and address risks and issues to the programme and work with the appropriate teams or individuals to mitigate them Enabling teams to reach decisions quickly and effectively and understand dependencies within and outside the programme Providing support and guidance to colleagues e.g. project managers and BAs Working effectively with 3rd parties as needed to deliver required outcomes Working with various teams to abstract information and translate upstream, ensuring that the teams voices and challenges are heard and escalated. Working with sponsors to set up a piece of work, focus them on building an outcome and defining clearly requirements and constraints.
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
About Us We are looking for a skilled and passionate Project Manager to work within our Portfolio & Governance department within Springer Nature Technology, reporting to the Director of Portfolio & Project Office. We aim to enable value acceleration across the Springer Nature portfolios for our business and our customers while ensuring a healthy and future-proof technical ecosystem - all at maximum quality and minimum risk. You will be joining a distributed cross-functional team with different nationalities, backgrounds and experience levels. All team members collaborate to deliver optimal results for our customers, our business and our colleagues, and we are working to create a culture that encourages new ideas and innovation but within the boundaries of the company guidelines that best suit the vision and strategy that Springer Nature has defined. We are an equal opportunities employer. We work in a relaxed, friendly environment and offer the flexibility to work from home 3 days a week. About You You are a proactive, curious person who provides a calm outlook to those around you. You are willing to probe, question and investigate difficulties as they arise. You will have: An existing track record of planning, delivering, and monitoring successful projects and programmes of work as a Programme Manager or significant contribution to complex programmes as a Project Manager or equivalent An understanding of the full project lifecycle from proposal to delivery and beyond Experience of working with or in a PMO team Experience of managing the Discovery phase of projects Experience preparing and presenting project proposals/business cases for Senior Management approval Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills A broad understanding of agile methodologies or frameworks and other industry standard project management tools Experience facilitating teams in gathering and presenting information to clearly communicate technical context to non technical stakeholders The ability to be super-organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and switch context very quickly Strong collaboration with multi-discipline project teams of various sizes including Developers, UX Designers, Project managers, Business Analysts, and QA Experience finding creative approaches to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the "big picture" view The capability to work with teams and abstract information to translate upstream. And ensure that the team's voices and challenges are heard and escalated The ability to work with a sponsor to set up a piece of work, focus them on building an outcome and defining clearly requirements and constraints. Excellent oral and written communications skills in English language and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels of the organisation Ability to navigate the complexities of an international corporate organisation Additionally, you might have some or all of: An understanding of complexity and systems thinking A proven ability to make progress and find a place to start in the face of ambiguity An understanding of change management Knowledge of technical processes / technical organisation structures and operating models Experience using OKRs or similar frameworks to help teams define strategic objectives About the role We are setting up a discovery team in our Portfolio & Governance Office in SN Technology to address the incoming demand and requests for change and transformation. The discovery team will be a cross-functional team dedicated to understanding the problem space and context of new demand, prepare a clear discovery brief and guide the process from this initial preparation, into discovery and eventually necessary stage gates and approvals for initiation of a project or product development process. As part of this team you will be: Overseeing the Discovery phase of a project lifecycle and ensuring that all relevant steps in our stage gate process are prepared and all required project information is captured for Senior Management approval and eventual transition to delivery . Coordinating teams to ensure that new demand is properly influxed into Springer Nature Technology's (SNT) pipeline - working with stakeholders and SNT teams to: Analyse the demand and surrounding context Support the generation of business/financial cases or investment requests Prioritise work based on defined criteria Identify and document key benefits (qualitative and quantitative) Carry out an impact analysis and assessing trade-offs for decision making Scenario planning - comparing potential options for delivering and making recommendations Preparing clear information, documentation and presentations for submission to decision-making stakeholders/boards Working with teams and stakeholders to ensure project-level OKRs and appropriate planning are in place and teams are aligned and working towards them Creating up to date artefacts that communicate, roadmaps, progress, risk, and opportunities at an appropriate level Raising and address risks and issues to the programme and work with the appropriate teams or individuals to mitigate them Enabling teams to reach decisions quickly and effectively and understand dependencies within and outside the programme Providing support and guidance to colleagues e.g. project managers and BAs Working effectively with 3rd parties as needed to deliver required outcomes Working with various teams to abstract information and translate upstream, ensuring that the teams voices and challenges are heard and escalated. Working with sponsors to set up a piece of work, focus them on building an outcome and defining clearly requirements and constraints.
Senior Software Engineer - Fixed Income, Python Senior Software Engineer - Fixed Income, Python Apply locations London, Warwick Court time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 74911 There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. We are a premier asset manager focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us. The T. Rowe Price Fixed Income Front Office Investments Technology team is looking for an accomplished Senior Software Engineer to build out a suite of next-generation n-tier, native cloud-based applications. In this role, you will be part of the Fixed Income Front Office software engineering team whose mission is to enhance and develop new capabilities needed by our Portfolio Managers, Analysts, and Quants using modern web/cloud technologies. More specifically, this role is within the Fixed Income Portfolio Management Decision Support team (PMDS) - focused on delivering data, reporting, and insights to Portfolio Managers as part of their daily workflow. This is a hands-on, full SDLC role that provides an opportunity to tackle sophisticated business, logic, data, and technical challenges. The role requires you to take responsibility for the full development cycle - from requirement gathering to the delivery of the end product. You will be part of an agile team of smart, hardworking people. We will give you ambitious work that has an impact, opportunities to learn and grow, and a collaborative culture that encourages every member of our team to bring their point of view to the table - because that's how we help our clients succeed. You must demonstrate a willingness to overcome technical challenges in a fast-paced environment. Our firm has made a significant investment in the future of our technology and data. We have a big vision of what we can achieve and have ambitious plans to get there. We hold collaboration as a core tenet of how we accomplish our goals. Are you interested in a team-oriented approach, working alongside curious and enthusiastic learners? We are a group of diverse problem solvers, all working together with different perspectives to create optimal solutions that continue to propel us to great heights. We encourage you to apply! Minimum qualifications: Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics from a leading university. 5+ years of progressive software engineering experience Expert knowledge of Python and related popular libraries Experience in building containerized applications and deploying to cloud infrastructure such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or similar providers. Proficient on Linux platforms with knowledge of various scripting languages A solid understanding of tradable financial instruments (securities, derivatives) and capital markets Experience of front office software development with an Asset Management, Hedge fund or Investment Bank Strong knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server Strong in Test-Driven Development and proficiency in writing maintainable and adaptable code Preferred qualifications: Computer Science, Math or Financial Engineering degree Strong knowledge in other programming language(s) - e.g., Java, JavaScript, Typescript, Kotlin Strong with a range of open-source frameworks and development tools - Python (NumPy, SciPy, pandas), gRPC, Git, CI/CD, etc. Experience specifically dealing with fixed income financial products in asset management Role Responsibilities: Innovate, design and deliver in terms of high reliability, scalability and extensibility Build large scale distributed computing programs to generate insightful analytics and solve unique problems that have a broad impact and delivery of business value Deliver within a team and as an individual developer Demonstrate master hands-on capability to drive components to delivery Advocate and contribute to software engineering best practices, including those that have enterprise-wide impact Business and Analytical Skills: Shows willingness to take on the complexities of the domain - Portfolio Management, Quantitative Research, Risk, etc. Has experience of working with complexity and multiple stakeholders, for example portfolio managers, analysts and quants Balances strategic and pragmatic concerns when solving problems Makes decisions that are cognizant of the firm's broader business strategy Technical Skills: Conversant in multiple technologies and learns new technologies quickly Demonstrates deep experience in automated testing and techniques Performs as an expert in multiple parts of the software lifecycle (e.g., coding, testing, development) and coaches others on such practices Experienced in several styles of architecture (e.g. real-time, batch, orchestration) Provides a clear and concise explanation of business strategy, technical concepts, designs or implementation to a non-technical audience Stays abreast of industry trends and technologies and knows when/how/if to apply them appropriately Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day. T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.
Feb 02, 2025
Full time
Senior Software Engineer - Fixed Income, Python Senior Software Engineer - Fixed Income, Python Apply locations London, Warwick Court time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 74911 There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. We are a premier asset manager focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us. The T. Rowe Price Fixed Income Front Office Investments Technology team is looking for an accomplished Senior Software Engineer to build out a suite of next-generation n-tier, native cloud-based applications. In this role, you will be part of the Fixed Income Front Office software engineering team whose mission is to enhance and develop new capabilities needed by our Portfolio Managers, Analysts, and Quants using modern web/cloud technologies. More specifically, this role is within the Fixed Income Portfolio Management Decision Support team (PMDS) - focused on delivering data, reporting, and insights to Portfolio Managers as part of their daily workflow. This is a hands-on, full SDLC role that provides an opportunity to tackle sophisticated business, logic, data, and technical challenges. The role requires you to take responsibility for the full development cycle - from requirement gathering to the delivery of the end product. You will be part of an agile team of smart, hardworking people. We will give you ambitious work that has an impact, opportunities to learn and grow, and a collaborative culture that encourages every member of our team to bring their point of view to the table - because that's how we help our clients succeed. You must demonstrate a willingness to overcome technical challenges in a fast-paced environment. Our firm has made a significant investment in the future of our technology and data. We have a big vision of what we can achieve and have ambitious plans to get there. We hold collaboration as a core tenet of how we accomplish our goals. Are you interested in a team-oriented approach, working alongside curious and enthusiastic learners? We are a group of diverse problem solvers, all working together with different perspectives to create optimal solutions that continue to propel us to great heights. We encourage you to apply! Minimum qualifications: Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics from a leading university. 5+ years of progressive software engineering experience Expert knowledge of Python and related popular libraries Experience in building containerized applications and deploying to cloud infrastructure such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or similar providers. Proficient on Linux platforms with knowledge of various scripting languages A solid understanding of tradable financial instruments (securities, derivatives) and capital markets Experience of front office software development with an Asset Management, Hedge fund or Investment Bank Strong knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server Strong in Test-Driven Development and proficiency in writing maintainable and adaptable code Preferred qualifications: Computer Science, Math or Financial Engineering degree Strong knowledge in other programming language(s) - e.g., Java, JavaScript, Typescript, Kotlin Strong with a range of open-source frameworks and development tools - Python (NumPy, SciPy, pandas), gRPC, Git, CI/CD, etc. Experience specifically dealing with fixed income financial products in asset management Role Responsibilities: Innovate, design and deliver in terms of high reliability, scalability and extensibility Build large scale distributed computing programs to generate insightful analytics and solve unique problems that have a broad impact and delivery of business value Deliver within a team and as an individual developer Demonstrate master hands-on capability to drive components to delivery Advocate and contribute to software engineering best practices, including those that have enterprise-wide impact Business and Analytical Skills: Shows willingness to take on the complexities of the domain - Portfolio Management, Quantitative Research, Risk, etc. Has experience of working with complexity and multiple stakeholders, for example portfolio managers, analysts and quants Balances strategic and pragmatic concerns when solving problems Makes decisions that are cognizant of the firm's broader business strategy Technical Skills: Conversant in multiple technologies and learns new technologies quickly Demonstrates deep experience in automated testing and techniques Performs as an expert in multiple parts of the software lifecycle (e.g., coding, testing, development) and coaches others on such practices Experienced in several styles of architecture (e.g. real-time, batch, orchestration) Provides a clear and concise explanation of business strategy, technical concepts, designs or implementation to a non-technical audience Stays abreast of industry trends and technologies and knows when/how/if to apply them appropriately Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day. T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.
An opportunity for a quantitative business analysis / digital transformation professional to work with Macquarie Asset Management's Private Markets businesses. Primarily focused on Private Credit, with the potential to work across other pillars in the future, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of automation initiatives to support Macquarie Asset Management's strategic ambitions. The business recognise the critical role that technology will play in Macquarie's growth plans in the coming years and this role will have significant profile. If successful you will likely have a background in working with complex financial processes, ideally including delivering digital change or other improvements in financial services and will likely have prior experience of asset management; ideally within Private Equity, Real Estate or Private Credit. For this role you will require a business analyst skillset, supporting the product owners to deliver change via a combination of hands-on business analysis with stakeholder management, prioritisation and advocacy. You will have strong quantitative skills and may also have an Accounting or Actuarial background. Critical to the success of the role you will be establishing and maintaining a close partnership with our technology delivery teams and operational teams globally. Your responsibilities will require you too: Business analysis perform 'hands on' business analysis activities of complex financial processes, including detailed requirements definitions work with stakeholders to define the desired user experience and user journeys, considering business expectations and taking accountability for the quality of user experience Produce high quality documentation of requirements and user journeys critique and suggest enhancements to the user experience of existing platforms, looking to identify enhancements wherever possible work with technology teams to review proposed solutions, provide feedback on options and consolidate business perspectives work with system vendors or internal developers to communicate problems, understand the capabilities of the systems, the potential for change and communicate back to the business users effectively to identify and drive forward potential solutions. assist in the creation of approval documentation, liaising with Risk colleagues and others to explain the proposals plan and conduct user acceptance testing, including preparation of detailed test plans and creation of test evidence confidently conduct testing of quantitative calculations / data output (e.g. by parallel running with manual versions) complete comprehensive testing of user experienced and user journeys in new / enhanced platforms engage with standardisation initiatives that may be required to enable automation collaborate with teams globally on business analysis activities, including business stakeholders, operations teams, project / transformation managers and technology delivery / platform teams Change management define the key business capabilities and outcomes to be delivered / enhanced work closely with business users, solicit a broad range of feedback (including advocates and non-advocates) and identify actions to driving engagement identify, communicate and advocate new ways of working enabled by digital tools Encourage user adoption of relevant digital tools and be able to clearly connect the use of digital tools to the business' strategic imperatives: "what's in it for them?" produce high quality communication materials, training and guidance videos to update users on new capabilities / enhance the experience of current capabilities develop training materials and conduct training sessions with business teams monitor usage of platforms and identify and address pockets of inertia, working with others to create an action plans to address Contributing to the digitalisation agenda and strategy build an appreciation for MAM's data architecture and growing capabilities and how each platform fits within this architecture identify, assess and recommend new digitalisation opportunities contribute to prioritisation of projects and input into the longer-term program of change advocate for the value of digitalisation across the business identify, assess and advocate opportunities for improved data quality and enhanced use of data, in line with Macquarie's data governance standards take ownership of some workstreams within key systems Stakeholder management collaborate closely with business, technology, operations and transformation stakeholders; as well as external vendors Take role in identifying and implementing resolutions to concerns of stakeholders Operating globally, dealing with stakeholders across MAM Private Market's platform Delivery and capability work alongside technology teams to help drive the pace of deliveries across multiple concurrent projects contribute to a positive, winning culture and continuous delivery provide a strong sense of risk management, identifying and pro-actively calling out risks To be successful, you will likely have 3+ years' experience in a Financial Services, Consulting or Technology setting delivering digital capabilities or other related change (if you have operational / financial backgrounds and have recently stepped in to change / digital transformation roles you will also be considered). You will have natural focus on efficiency, continuous improvement, and operational excellence, Demonstrable passion for use of technology in delivering business outcomes. An organised and focussed work ethic with an ability to deliver to plans with tenacity around delivering to deadlines, Clear, effective, articulate communicator, including ability to present ideas in multiple formats. You will have the ability to operate globally, dealing with teams across locations and time zones, strong relationship building and communication skills, including ability to influence senior stakeholders, Ability to manage changing priorities across an organisation. Strong relationship building skills and strong communication skills, the ability and self-confidence to work independently and deal with senior stakeholders, exceptional quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills and an understanding and appreciation of the use and governance of data, data literacy and very strong MS Office skills; particularly Excel. Additionally you will likely have product knowledge of financial instruments and products, particularly investment funds, prior experience in Private Equity, Real Assets, Real Estate, Private Credit or other Private Markets, understanding and appreciation of tools available and utilised in the Private Markets today. You will likley have experience of fund related back office functions and processes, exposure to process improvement and project management methodologies, including agile and finally ideally have additional relevant qualifications e.g., CA, CFA, Lean Six Sigma, etc About Macquarie Asset Management Macquarie Asset Management is a large scale, global asset manager, providing clients with access to a diverse range of capabilities and products across infrastructure, real estate, natural resources, private credit, fixed income, equities, multi-asset and liquid alternatives. As at 31 March 2021, Macquarie Asset Management had $A562.2 billion of assets under management. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths, and an inclusive workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. At Macquarie, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If you're inspired to deliver on our purpose of 'empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future', we want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief. Joining Macquarie means you'll be able to work in a way that suits you best. With the right technology, support and resources, our people can work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive.
Dec 06, 2021
Full time
An opportunity for a quantitative business analysis / digital transformation professional to work with Macquarie Asset Management's Private Markets businesses. Primarily focused on Private Credit, with the potential to work across other pillars in the future, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of automation initiatives to support Macquarie Asset Management's strategic ambitions. The business recognise the critical role that technology will play in Macquarie's growth plans in the coming years and this role will have significant profile. If successful you will likely have a background in working with complex financial processes, ideally including delivering digital change or other improvements in financial services and will likely have prior experience of asset management; ideally within Private Equity, Real Estate or Private Credit. For this role you will require a business analyst skillset, supporting the product owners to deliver change via a combination of hands-on business analysis with stakeholder management, prioritisation and advocacy. You will have strong quantitative skills and may also have an Accounting or Actuarial background. Critical to the success of the role you will be establishing and maintaining a close partnership with our technology delivery teams and operational teams globally. Your responsibilities will require you too: Business analysis perform 'hands on' business analysis activities of complex financial processes, including detailed requirements definitions work with stakeholders to define the desired user experience and user journeys, considering business expectations and taking accountability for the quality of user experience Produce high quality documentation of requirements and user journeys critique and suggest enhancements to the user experience of existing platforms, looking to identify enhancements wherever possible work with technology teams to review proposed solutions, provide feedback on options and consolidate business perspectives work with system vendors or internal developers to communicate problems, understand the capabilities of the systems, the potential for change and communicate back to the business users effectively to identify and drive forward potential solutions. assist in the creation of approval documentation, liaising with Risk colleagues and others to explain the proposals plan and conduct user acceptance testing, including preparation of detailed test plans and creation of test evidence confidently conduct testing of quantitative calculations / data output (e.g. by parallel running with manual versions) complete comprehensive testing of user experienced and user journeys in new / enhanced platforms engage with standardisation initiatives that may be required to enable automation collaborate with teams globally on business analysis activities, including business stakeholders, operations teams, project / transformation managers and technology delivery / platform teams Change management define the key business capabilities and outcomes to be delivered / enhanced work closely with business users, solicit a broad range of feedback (including advocates and non-advocates) and identify actions to driving engagement identify, communicate and advocate new ways of working enabled by digital tools Encourage user adoption of relevant digital tools and be able to clearly connect the use of digital tools to the business' strategic imperatives: "what's in it for them?" produce high quality communication materials, training and guidance videos to update users on new capabilities / enhance the experience of current capabilities develop training materials and conduct training sessions with business teams monitor usage of platforms and identify and address pockets of inertia, working with others to create an action plans to address Contributing to the digitalisation agenda and strategy build an appreciation for MAM's data architecture and growing capabilities and how each platform fits within this architecture identify, assess and recommend new digitalisation opportunities contribute to prioritisation of projects and input into the longer-term program of change advocate for the value of digitalisation across the business identify, assess and advocate opportunities for improved data quality and enhanced use of data, in line with Macquarie's data governance standards take ownership of some workstreams within key systems Stakeholder management collaborate closely with business, technology, operations and transformation stakeholders; as well as external vendors Take role in identifying and implementing resolutions to concerns of stakeholders Operating globally, dealing with stakeholders across MAM Private Market's platform Delivery and capability work alongside technology teams to help drive the pace of deliveries across multiple concurrent projects contribute to a positive, winning culture and continuous delivery provide a strong sense of risk management, identifying and pro-actively calling out risks To be successful, you will likely have 3+ years' experience in a Financial Services, Consulting or Technology setting delivering digital capabilities or other related change (if you have operational / financial backgrounds and have recently stepped in to change / digital transformation roles you will also be considered). You will have natural focus on efficiency, continuous improvement, and operational excellence, Demonstrable passion for use of technology in delivering business outcomes. An organised and focussed work ethic with an ability to deliver to plans with tenacity around delivering to deadlines, Clear, effective, articulate communicator, including ability to present ideas in multiple formats. You will have the ability to operate globally, dealing with teams across locations and time zones, strong relationship building and communication skills, including ability to influence senior stakeholders, Ability to manage changing priorities across an organisation. Strong relationship building skills and strong communication skills, the ability and self-confidence to work independently and deal with senior stakeholders, exceptional quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills and an understanding and appreciation of the use and governance of data, data literacy and very strong MS Office skills; particularly Excel. Additionally you will likely have product knowledge of financial instruments and products, particularly investment funds, prior experience in Private Equity, Real Assets, Real Estate, Private Credit or other Private Markets, understanding and appreciation of tools available and utilised in the Private Markets today. You will likley have experience of fund related back office functions and processes, exposure to process improvement and project management methodologies, including agile and finally ideally have additional relevant qualifications e.g., CA, CFA, Lean Six Sigma, etc About Macquarie Asset Management Macquarie Asset Management is a large scale, global asset manager, providing clients with access to a diverse range of capabilities and products across infrastructure, real estate, natural resources, private credit, fixed income, equities, multi-asset and liquid alternatives. As at 31 March 2021, Macquarie Asset Management had $A562.2 billion of assets under management. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths, and an inclusive workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. At Macquarie, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If you're inspired to deliver on our purpose of 'empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future', we want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief. Joining Macquarie means you'll be able to work in a way that suits you best. With the right technology, support and resources, our people can work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive.
CMC MARKETS Senior Test Analyst (Pricing and Risk) Department: Quantitative Strategies Development Reporting to: Group Head of Pricing and Risk Since launching in 1989, CMC Markets has become one of the world's leading online CFD and financial spread betting providers, with nearly 66.8 million trades executed annually across Europe, Asia Pacific and North America. CMC Markets' success is founded on its ability to deliver a wide range of trading products to customers, from single equities to indices, currencies and commodities. This means our clients don't need to go to a forex broker, futures broker or a commodities broker to trade these different instruments, they can trade them all through one trading platform. CMC Markets has pioneered the development of online trading in markets around the world to become a world leading spread betting and CFD provider. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work alongside Quant Analysts, Developers and Test Analysts to review business and technical requirements and conduct automated testing in an agile, front office environment Build, maintain and improve automated test frameworks, execute automated testing and report test status Support the production and maintenance of automated functional, integration and regression test packs Conduct automated functional, integration and regression testing across all Pricing, Risk and Quantitative Strategies Provide help in investigating issues Train other team members on test automation Maintain personal/professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, including all relevant regulatory and legislative training Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Strong experience of coding in an OO development language Proven experience in a test automation role Experience of using story/bug tracking tools (e.g. Jira) Experience of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Team City, etc. Experience in source code control Experience of build tools such as Gradle, Maven, etc Can demonstrate a proven track-record of work in an Agile environment Strong problem solving skills Able to work effectively with minimal supervision, taking ownership of tasks large and small Experience or understanding of financial derivative trading CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. KEY OBJECTIVES / KPIS TBC upon commencement of employment COMPETENCIES Communication Team work Customer focus Resilience and adaptability Problem solving
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
CMC MARKETS Senior Test Analyst (Pricing and Risk) Department: Quantitative Strategies Development Reporting to: Group Head of Pricing and Risk Since launching in 1989, CMC Markets has become one of the world's leading online CFD and financial spread betting providers, with nearly 66.8 million trades executed annually across Europe, Asia Pacific and North America. CMC Markets' success is founded on its ability to deliver a wide range of trading products to customers, from single equities to indices, currencies and commodities. This means our clients don't need to go to a forex broker, futures broker or a commodities broker to trade these different instruments, they can trade them all through one trading platform. CMC Markets has pioneered the development of online trading in markets around the world to become a world leading spread betting and CFD provider. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work alongside Quant Analysts, Developers and Test Analysts to review business and technical requirements and conduct automated testing in an agile, front office environment Build, maintain and improve automated test frameworks, execute automated testing and report test status Support the production and maintenance of automated functional, integration and regression test packs Conduct automated functional, integration and regression testing across all Pricing, Risk and Quantitative Strategies Provide help in investigating issues Train other team members on test automation Maintain personal/professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, including all relevant regulatory and legislative training Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Strong experience of coding in an OO development language Proven experience in a test automation role Experience of using story/bug tracking tools (e.g. Jira) Experience of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Team City, etc. Experience in source code control Experience of build tools such as Gradle, Maven, etc Can demonstrate a proven track-record of work in an Agile environment Strong problem solving skills Able to work effectively with minimal supervision, taking ownership of tasks large and small Experience or understanding of financial derivative trading CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. KEY OBJECTIVES / KPIS TBC upon commencement of employment COMPETENCIES Communication Team work Customer focus Resilience and adaptability Problem solving
WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients. We are transitioning to a hybrid work environment where both remote work and the office play a critical role. Our vision is a future where all employees are empowered to work flexibly to drive the best outcomes for our clients. Flexible work is a mindset and a core value. Our employees are encouraged to work remotely two days a week as a standard practice and will have flexibility in terms of working hours. POSITION The Investor Engagement team plays a critical role in Wellington's success by providing continuous support and solutions to the firm's globally located investors across Asset Allocation, Commodities, Equity, Fixed Income, Macro Analysis and Risk Management. We are seeking a hybrid analyst/developer with strong technology implementation and systems analysis skills to deliver and support tactical technical solutions that enable the investment process. The Systems Analyst will engage and work with Wellington's Investment teams to scope each mini project, gather requirements, do systems and data analysis, data source discovery, develop & deliver data [primarily Python-based] solutions, and provide training and support as needed. We collaborate with the Investment Science department and the rest of IT, to provide investors with best-of-breed but practical and quick solutions. Responsibilities Interact directly with investment professionals at all levels of the organization as a trusted advisor Answer functional and technical questions from business partners and colleagues Respond to requests from our business for adhoc analysis as well as other information delivery solutions Provide end user training and ensure appropriate support processes are in place for any system changes Proactively identify issues and opportunities for improved methods and approaches to support investment processes Qualifications 3+ years of Hands-on knowledge and expertise using SQL and relational database technology. Bachelor's degree or higher, ideally with a concentration in technology or finance OR 3+ years of experience in the financial services/investment management area. Basic knowledge and understanding in finance/investment of and experience with Financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, swaps, options, futures, forwards, derivatives and FX. Investment data concepts such as holdings, transactions, analytics, and performance attribution, etc. 2+ years Hands-on python development; have used common python packages such as Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib; working knowledge of data science and data engineering disciplines. Proficiency in Excel and knowledge in VBA. Tableau experience a big plus. Familiar with one or more major market data platform, such as Bloomberg, FactSet, Eikon/Datastream, etc. is a plus. Strong quantitative skills, such as statistics and data analysis. Analytical and problem-solving skills in buy-side investment management systems and data technologies. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, manage and own multiple projects/tasks from beginning to end. SKILLS JOB TITLE Senior Systems Analyst LOCATION London As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law . If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at .
Nov 30, 2021
Full time
WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients. We are transitioning to a hybrid work environment where both remote work and the office play a critical role. Our vision is a future where all employees are empowered to work flexibly to drive the best outcomes for our clients. Flexible work is a mindset and a core value. Our employees are encouraged to work remotely two days a week as a standard practice and will have flexibility in terms of working hours. POSITION The Investor Engagement team plays a critical role in Wellington's success by providing continuous support and solutions to the firm's globally located investors across Asset Allocation, Commodities, Equity, Fixed Income, Macro Analysis and Risk Management. We are seeking a hybrid analyst/developer with strong technology implementation and systems analysis skills to deliver and support tactical technical solutions that enable the investment process. The Systems Analyst will engage and work with Wellington's Investment teams to scope each mini project, gather requirements, do systems and data analysis, data source discovery, develop & deliver data [primarily Python-based] solutions, and provide training and support as needed. We collaborate with the Investment Science department and the rest of IT, to provide investors with best-of-breed but practical and quick solutions. Responsibilities Interact directly with investment professionals at all levels of the organization as a trusted advisor Answer functional and technical questions from business partners and colleagues Respond to requests from our business for adhoc analysis as well as other information delivery solutions Provide end user training and ensure appropriate support processes are in place for any system changes Proactively identify issues and opportunities for improved methods and approaches to support investment processes Qualifications 3+ years of Hands-on knowledge and expertise using SQL and relational database technology. Bachelor's degree or higher, ideally with a concentration in technology or finance OR 3+ years of experience in the financial services/investment management area. Basic knowledge and understanding in finance/investment of and experience with Financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, swaps, options, futures, forwards, derivatives and FX. Investment data concepts such as holdings, transactions, analytics, and performance attribution, etc. 2+ years Hands-on python development; have used common python packages such as Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib; working knowledge of data science and data engineering disciplines. Proficiency in Excel and knowledge in VBA. Tableau experience a big plus. Familiar with one or more major market data platform, such as Bloomberg, FactSet, Eikon/Datastream, etc. is a plus. Strong quantitative skills, such as statistics and data analysis. Analytical and problem-solving skills in buy-side investment management systems and data technologies. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, manage and own multiple projects/tasks from beginning to end. SKILLS JOB TITLE Senior Systems Analyst LOCATION London As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law . If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at .
