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Position Title – WR74709R082015

Lead Systems Analyst – Equity Trading – SQL - Asset Management – Boston, MA Area – Excellent Package

Excellent Compensation Package – Base + Bonus + PS

Green Card or US Citizens Only – Local Candidates Only

Company

Large, successful, and growing Boston based Investment Management Firm – Great Company – Lots of Upside – Outstanding Compensation Package – Bonus – Profit Sharing etc. Join a team oriented, collaborative, results focused environment and become part of an elite organization with great growth possibilities.

Position Summary:

My client’s Global Trading System is available on a 24-hour per day basis, supporting Equity, Fixed Income and Derivatives trading in all global markets. The Equity Trading team seeks a Lead Systems Analyst who will contribute to all aspects of the definition, implementation, and support of the Trading Order Management System which is used by the Equity Trading Desk. This position requires a high level of direct interaction with traders and software developers, excellent analytical and communication skills, strong trading domain knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities:

· Partner with the Equity Trading business to identify and define business requirements

· Document requirements and work with the development, QA, and support teams to ensure that all team members understand the business needs

· Work closely with traders to prioritize needs and ensure communication to keep them apprised of progress

· Provide thought leadership and direction for team members and consultant partners to ensure that delivery is performed according to standards and in conformity with business requirements

· Take ownership for the delivery of value-added trading functionality

· Possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big-picture vision, and an ability to work with various internal teams to execute on that vision

· Partner with Project Managers, Technical and QA Leads on estimates, statuses, identify issues and raise risks

· Stay current with evolving Trading industry and technical trends to ensure systems and team are of highest caliber

· Assist with system testing, deployment, training and support of the Trading Application

Required Skills and Competencies:

· 8+ years BA or systems analysis experience in trading or portfolio management

· 3+ years in a leadership role

· Demonstrated experience in project management and business analysis, preferably in trading or portfolio management

· Strong client management skills and experience supporting investment or trading professionals

· Strong knowledge of Buy Side Equity trading practices and market

· Strong knowledge of order management systems (OMS), Financial Information eXchange protocol (FIX), electronic trading practices and markets

· Experience with Charles River, Latent Zero, EZCastle or Calypso is a plus

· Self-motivated and willing to work on an energetic, fast-paced team

· Experience supporting investment or trading professionals

· Excellent verbal and written communications skills

· Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities

· Experience with Oracle/SQL, PL/SQL, VBA, or Java considered a plus

· Bachelor’s degree required

· A CFA or demonstrated progress toward a CFA would be considered a plus

Keys to this Position:

1) Strong Systems Analysis skills

2) Strong Client Relationship skills are very important.

3) Domain knowledge: Trading Systems or Portfolio Management is a very strong plus. Financial Services experience is required.

4) Technical: SQL skills. Must be able to query the database using SQL.

5) Soft skills: Must be very analytical, possess strong communication skills, and be proactive and smart.

6) Previous experience with Buy Side, Sell Side or Investment Management Software vendors.

7) Selling Points: This individual will have direct Interaction with the Trading Desk; Can sit on the desk and be involved with industry changing discussion on the Equity Markets.