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Looking for a senior engineer with extensive experience with :
Strong Engineering, Architecture, Administration and Development skills with Websphere MQ and Message Broker *** this is key to the job and must haves!
5+ years in WebSphere MQ, Message Brokers and JMS
Strong understanding of middleware messaging technologies and infrastructure management
The Middleware Group is looking for a Sr. Systems Engineer who will be responsible for the engineering, roll out, and operational support of middleware messaging products.
This individual will be primarily responsible for planning, architecture, implementation and support of our middleware messaging infrastructure for high availability, recoverability and reliability.
The key words are: Infrastructure Design, Delivery, and Support.
Strong system analysis, architecture, design and administration skills. The position breaks down as follows: 50% hands-on system engineering & aministration, 35% infrastructure design and architecture practices, 15% leadership: working with support engineers, vendors and developers across teams
Very close to the technology - design, configure and support middleware messaging products
Strong knowledge of ITIL practices - Configuration, Change and Release Management.
Strong Infrastructure Management background - capacity planning, performance management and security
Monday, November 30, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Systems Engineer, (Exchange and Windows Server) , 6+ month Contract, Boston, MA
Key to this Position
The key words are: Infrastructure Design, Delivery, and Support.
Number 1 is Key:
1. Strong analytical skills - ability to diagnose the interoperability of a diverse set of technologies such as Exchange, Active Directory, VOIP, SQL and A/V (The candidate should have 80% of these 5). Other key technologies include OCS, Oracle, MOSS, SAN, TCIP, SIP, Avaya.
2. Strong system analysis, architecture, design and administration skills. The position breaks down as follows: 50% system engineering & administration, 35% infrastructure design and architecture practices, 15% Project related tasks: working with support engineers, vendors and developers across teams
3. Very close to the technology - design, configure and support messaging and communications products
4. Strong knowledge of ITIL practices - Configuration, Change and Release Management
Strong Infrastructure Management background - capacity planning, performance management and security
Job Qualifications
* 7+ years experience supporting Microsoft Exchange
* Extensive experience in design, maintenance and support of an Exchange infrastructure including performance, capacity, recovery technologies for DR and HA, and journaling for compliance
* Knowledge of industry best practices related to email routing, filtering, monitoring, storage, backup and disaster recovery is required
* Strong interpersonal skills and a proven record for attention to detail
* A proven ability to interact successfully with clients, and maintain open communications at all times
* Application Experience in Windows Server 2003, Exchange 2003, Active Directory, Iron Mail, Blackberry Enterprise Server, OCS 2007, Symantec Enterprise Vault
* Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field of study and 5 plus years related experience is a must.
The key words are: Infrastructure Design, Delivery, and Support.
Number 1 is Key:
1. Strong analytical skills - ability to diagnose the interoperability of a diverse set of technologies such as Exchange, Active Directory, VOIP, SQL and A/V (The candidate should have 80% of these 5). Other key technologies include OCS, Oracle, MOSS, SAN, TCIP, SIP, Avaya.
2. Strong system analysis, architecture, design and administration skills. The position breaks down as follows: 50% system engineering & administration, 35% infrastructure design and architecture practices, 15% Project related tasks: working with support engineers, vendors and developers across teams
3. Very close to the technology - design, configure and support messaging and communications products
4. Strong knowledge of ITIL practices - Configuration, Change and Release Management
Strong Infrastructure Management background - capacity planning, performance management and security
Job Qualifications
* 7+ years experience supporting Microsoft Exchange
* Extensive experience in design, maintenance and support of an Exchange infrastructure including performance, capacity, recovery technologies for DR and HA, and journaling for compliance
* Knowledge of industry best practices related to email routing, filtering, monitoring, storage, backup and disaster recovery is required
* Strong interpersonal skills and a proven record for attention to detail
* A proven ability to interact successfully with clients, and maintain open communications at all times
* Application Experience in Windows Server 2003, Exchange 2003, Active Directory, Iron Mail, Blackberry Enterprise Server, OCS 2007, Symantec Enterprise Vault
* Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field of study and 5 plus years related experience is a must.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Silverlight Consultant, 6 + months, Boston, MA
***after speaking with client- the key is :
**2+ years of Silverlight, design, development, etc,
**must have EXTENSIVE Silverlight over those 2 years, not just spotty
must have strong C#/.net
This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing the front-end of a trade analytics portal solution for our trading and investment groups. The portal services layer is based on event-oriented SOA and will be implemented using J2EE and third-party high-performance Java framework. The front-end will use the MS Silverlight, C# and MS Sharepoint.
The services layer will apply various proprietary algorithms for generating trade execution, performance and cost analytics. Responsibilities will include:
Contributing to the design of the portal's presentation layer
Coding of the presentation layer using mainly Silverlight, C# and Sharepoint.
Participating in the design and laying the foundation for future Sharepoint-based portal
Using web-services and messaging framework for accessing the middleware services from portal presentation layer.
Develop PL/SQL queries
**2+ years of Silverlight, design, development, etc,
**must have EXTENSIVE Silverlight over those 2 years, not just spotty
must have strong C#/.net
This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing the front-end of a trade analytics portal solution for our trading and investment groups. The portal services layer is based on event-oriented SOA and will be implemented using J2EE and third-party high-performance Java framework. The front-end will use the MS Silverlight, C# and MS Sharepoint.
The services layer will apply various proprietary algorithms for generating trade execution, performance and cost analytics. Responsibilities will include:
Contributing to the design of the portal's presentation layer
Coding of the presentation layer using mainly Silverlight, C# and Sharepoint.
Participating in the design and laying the foundation for future Sharepoint-based portal
Using web-services and messaging framework for accessing the middleware services from portal presentation layer.
Develop PL/SQL queries
Datastage Architect, 6+ months, Boston, MA
This individual will be primarily responsible to develop achitecture and design specifications as well as documentation for ETL process for a data mart. The person will also assist with detailed design of different ETL components for accessing and loading the data to the data mart. This person will work closely with the systems analyst and application development teams.
ETL Architect and Design work using Datastage
Required
5
Working with Data warehouses, Data marts and OLAP technologies
Required
3
PL/SQL programming
Required
3
ETL Architect and Design work using Datastage
Required
5
Working with Data warehouses, Data marts and OLAP technologies
Required
3
PL/SQL programming
Required
3
Friday, November 20, 2009
Performance Analyst, Boston, total comp around 100k
Keys to this Position
1. Performance experience is required. The candidate should have the ability to know and interpret the rules and to understand the calculations.
2. Practical experience with GIPS (Global Investment Performance Standards).
3. Excellent Cultural fit - effective communications both verbal and written as well as strong collaboration skills.
4. The candidate should have 8 plus years of experience.
Job Qualifications
* Demonstrated analytical skills and strong investment curiosity
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Effective oral and written communication skills; the ability to deliver complex information objectively to an audience for open discussion and follow up with a recommendation
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Desire to work collaboratively within and across teams
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High level of attention to detail and the ability to present information concisely and effectively
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Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tactical and strategic goals in a fast-paced environment; comfortable with changing priorities based on business demand
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Demonstrated experience with composite construction, rules and industry practice
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Strong academic credentials; CFA and/or CIPM preferred
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Eight years or more of relevant experience is required
Applicant must meet ALL of these requirements.
Description:
Job Summary
Performance Services is responsible for the oversight and analysis of performance, attribution, benchmarks and composites across all asset classes. The Composite Team has oversight responsibilities with respect to the Firm's policies and procedures for compliance with Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) including composite management and analysis.
The Performance Analyst role on the Composite Team works closely with Product Management, Marketing and Compliance to oversee all composites in support of the Firm's marketing efforts. Maintaining tight controls over this critical function is necessary to ensure the Firm remains compliant with GIPS. The Composite Team acts in a consulting manner for questions around composites including construction, investment discretion, and client guideline changes to name a few. The individual will have a seat on the firm's Composite Working Group, whose goal is to review all composite requests for approval. This effort requires the development of an understanding of the various investment approaches offered by the Firm. The individual will also assist in the annual GIPS verification performed by the Firm's external audit firm.
Job Responsibilities
* Responsible for composite construction and membership integrity efforts including review of non-discretionary accounts, monitoring account opening and closings, and evaluating the impact of client guideline changes
* Work with Product Management on composite questions and issues and provide guidance on possible solutions within the framework of GIPS
* Participate in the monthly Composite Working Group meetings by writing and presenting materials for discussion, asking thoughtful questions and delivering recommendations
* Establish and maintain procedures on composite oversight processes and communication of changes and seek opportunities to improve the workflow and/or infrastructure
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Knowledge of and the ability to apply GIPS including guidance statements and Q&A put forth by the CFA Institute; evaluate the impact of changes to the standards and make the appropriate recommendations for the Firm's GIPS policies and procedures
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Manage the annual GIPS verification
1. Performance experience is required. The candidate should have the ability to know and interpret the rules and to understand the calculations.
2. Practical experience with GIPS (Global Investment Performance Standards).
3. Excellent Cultural fit - effective communications both verbal and written as well as strong collaboration skills.
4. The candidate should have 8 plus years of experience.
Job Qualifications
* Demonstrated analytical skills and strong investment curiosity
*
Effective oral and written communication skills; the ability to deliver complex information objectively to an audience for open discussion and follow up with a recommendation
*
Desire to work collaboratively within and across teams
*
High level of attention to detail and the ability to present information concisely and effectively
*
Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tactical and strategic goals in a fast-paced environment; comfortable with changing priorities based on business demand
*
Demonstrated experience with composite construction, rules and industry practice
*
Strong academic credentials; CFA and/or CIPM preferred
*
Eight years or more of relevant experience is required
Applicant must meet ALL of these requirements.
Description:
Job Summary
Performance Services is responsible for the oversight and analysis of performance, attribution, benchmarks and composites across all asset classes. The Composite Team has oversight responsibilities with respect to the Firm's policies and procedures for compliance with Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) including composite management and analysis.
The Performance Analyst role on the Composite Team works closely with Product Management, Marketing and Compliance to oversee all composites in support of the Firm's marketing efforts. Maintaining tight controls over this critical function is necessary to ensure the Firm remains compliant with GIPS. The Composite Team acts in a consulting manner for questions around composites including construction, investment discretion, and client guideline changes to name a few. The individual will have a seat on the firm's Composite Working Group, whose goal is to review all composite requests for approval. This effort requires the development of an understanding of the various investment approaches offered by the Firm. The individual will also assist in the annual GIPS verification performed by the Firm's external audit firm.
Job Responsibilities
* Responsible for composite construction and membership integrity efforts including review of non-discretionary accounts, monitoring account opening and closings, and evaluating the impact of client guideline changes
* Work with Product Management on composite questions and issues and provide guidance on possible solutions within the framework of GIPS
* Participate in the monthly Composite Working Group meetings by writing and presenting materials for discussion, asking thoughtful questions and delivering recommendations
* Establish and maintain procedures on composite oversight processes and communication of changes and seek opportunities to improve the workflow and/or infrastructure
*
Knowledge of and the ability to apply GIPS including guidance statements and Q&A put forth by the CFA Institute; evaluate the impact of changes to the standards and make the appropriate recommendations for the Firm's GIPS policies and procedures
*
Manage the annual GIPS verification
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
SAP BASIS Administrator, Full time, 90k, PA
This job is a senior level Basis position in the SAP, IT Systems and Applications Analyst family. Although the responsibilities and goals in relationship to the organization are similar across the family
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage, monitor, tune, troubleshoot and resolve application issues on all SAP instance pipelines, related applications and operating systems.
- Install Support Package Stacks, Enhancement Packages, move transports through the system pipelines via TMS, SDM, JSPM and Portal tools.
- Provide SAP Application, Database and Operating system support as defined by the Technical Applications and Infrastructure Manager and managed to the service level agreements we have in place with the businesses.
- Plan and manage application, database or operating system upgrades and their related activities to ensure that service levels, objectives and schedules are met.
- Work with data center operations to design and implement controls for new technologies, systems and their supporting infrastructure to ensure systems are available and recoverable in accordance with our service level agreements.
- Document processes and procedures and communicate them to the Basis team, and internal and external IT customers.
- Work with the Technical Applications and Infrastructure Manager to ensure our systems are available and secure on a 7X24 hour basis.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Contract opportunity SQL Server Analytical Services
3+ months, paying, 65/hr, just outside of Boston, MA
Must be an expert with SSAS!
Must be an expert with SSAS!
7+ years… expert level… primarily Analysis services…
(IT is now called SSAS-Sql Server Analysis Service, before it was called Analysis Services)
B.S. Computer Science/Engineering; master’s degree will be a plus.
Financial (fixed income) knowledge and Structure Finance knowledge a plus.
We are not looking for pure SQL server dba. This is more of a Developer/DBA role with EXTENSIVE SSAS experience They need to be an expert in Analysis services. That is the big thing. Without this, the hiring manager will not consider the candidate...
The individual must have deep experience with Microsoft SQL server particularly with 2005 and 2008 enterprise edition. This person must also have a strong knowledge of and experience with Analysis Services along with relational database engine.
Experience with integration services, database analysis, data mapping, logical/physical data modeling, physical database design based on business requirements, skills in extraction, transformation and loading with MS SQL server. In addition, this person must be capable of demonstrating the equivalent of a minimum of 5+ years of MS SQL server design and implementation experience (2000, 2005, 2008).
Lead Systems Analyst, Equities, Derivatives(Excel, VBA,.NET)
Salary- 125k, bonus and profit sharing, Boston, MA
Keys to this Position
1. This position is 40% Development and 60% Systems Analysis.
2. Technical Requirement: Excel, VBA and .NET are required. RPC Eclipse and OSGI are a plus. Sharepoint, Java and Unix are also a plus.
3. Domain Knowledge Requirement: Must have an understanding of the Investment Process, including knowledge of Equities, Derivatives and Market Data (i.e. FactSet).
4. Strong Client Interfacing skills are required. This individual will be working directly with Investors.
5. This is a Senior Level Individual Contributor role.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of the investment process, research workflows, equity and derivative securities, and market data services.
- Strong Microsoft Office Application expertise, in particular with Excel and the creation/maintenance of Excel VBA macros.
- Strong SQL skills and prior experience with Oracle/SQL Server tools.
- Hands-on .Net development skills required
- Strong, hands-on knowledge of Sharepoint required
- Prior experience with Java/Unix solutions a strong plus
- 3+ years experience directly supporting investment professionals
- 7+ years of professional experience
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Strong motivation and ability to work in a fast paced team environment
- Ability to work independently and own projects from beginning to end
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, project plans and milestones effectively.
- Bachelor's degree required
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