Job Description
Job Description:
As part of the Global Equities Prime Services technology team, an opportunity exists for a JAVA/SQL developer to work on the firm’s global equities Margin calculation systems using SS&C Syncova. The system aims to implement Syncova as a margin calculation platform, initially for Global Swap business and Cash Prime Services as phase 2.
The candidate will require significant experience with SS&C Syncova, have a strong understanding of US equity market structures and a proven track record of delivering high quality software. Experience in working with SS&C Geneva will be a big plus.
The candidate should be able to demonstrate good analytical skills, strong software engineering skills and a logical approach to problem solving.
The ideal candidate should have experience with Agile Development Techniques, Unit/System Testing and Performance Tuning.
Key Responsibilities & Tasks:
- Develop and implement margin calculation rules into Syncova for Prime Services Swap Desk
- Efficiently building out margin calculator for various regions, product types for the Swaps platform
- Day to day support ingestion of various feeds like Account hierarchy, Security Master, EOD Pricing, Holdings, Market Data into Syncova
- Be able to extract data out of the Syncova platform into a Data Warehouse for distribution to clients, fund administrators and various downstream applications
- Be able to develop reports in Crystal Reports or on a similar platform
- Will have direct communication with Swaps, Operations, middle office as well as various internal technology teams
Qualifications/ Experience:
- Well-rounded individual capable of contributing to all aspects of the life cycle of a development project from analysis and design through daily production support
- Solid experience with Java, JDBC
- Solid experience with Linux, Shell Scripting
- Solid experience with SQL, Proficient in coding business logic in SQL stored procedures, functions and triggers
- Minimum 5 years programming experience required.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in financial industry required.
-
Candidates should also have excellent verbal and written communications skills and good attention to detail.
Additional Skills / Good to Have:
- Experience working with Market Data, Bloomberg
- Experience with Swaps
- Experience with SS&C Geneva
- Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Computer Science. Advanced degree is a plus but not required.
Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.
At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.