Imported from previous forum
Commodities & Derivatives Front Office Development/Application Support Role
Summary of Role
•Develop/enhance trader risk management & pricing tools in C++, VB and Excel/VBA
•Become completely proficient with Commodities analytics libraries, trading and risk systems, fielding local support queries
•Provide desk support for the Metals, Gas and Crude desks
•Be a highly motivated, self-starter type who can work equally well independently and as part of a larger team
•Ensure the traders’ risk is available in an accurate and timely manner each morning.
Technical Skills/Experience
•Excellent C/C++, VB, and Excel VBA development skills (minimum 5 years industry experience)
•Good SQL with exposure to industrial database (Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, etc)
•Good verbal/written communication skills
•C#/.NET is desirable
•Familiarity with Murex is desirable
Business Skills/Experience
•Experience with the Commodities trading business is preferred
•But a good working understanding of fixed income and equities business/general financial knowledge is an acceptable foundation on which to build
Academic Background
•Masters’ degree or better in a technical major preferred, although a Bachelors’ degree is acceptable with sufficient experience
I am a recruiter who specializes in the IT financial industry. I work with over a dozen hedge funds and three major financial firms in the Tri-state area. Most of my positions are in 100K to 300K base. If you are passively looking for a better career opportunity, please send me your resume and I will give you a call. I am only representing candidates who have a stable job history ( no more then two jobs in five years).