Job Vacancy Details
Lead Equities IT Analyst
Finance
London
Permanent
Updated June 12, 2008
My client is one of the world's premier investment management firms, currently entrusted to manage over $500bn of client assets. Due to continued expansion, it is seeking to recruit a high calibre individual to join its Information Technology Group in London.
The successful candidate will be responsible for working closely with Equity investment personnel in London to analyse and document reporting, systems and data requirements. Responsibilities will include project management, requirements collection and documentation, interfacing with the IS/IT Development Team during design, development and testing, documenting test plans and test results, testing and providing users with support and training for deployed products.
The Role:
* Interact with the firm's Equity investment professionals in London at all levels in order to proactively identify opportunities for new/improved systems
* Collect, document and facilitate implementation of systems requirements
* Perform data gap analysis and oversee remedial efforts through to completion
* Plan and manage implementation/integration
* Assist with testing and the deployment of new reports, data and systems
* Provide user support including training, relationship management, issue tracking and status reporting. Work with users to prioritise needs
Who we're looking for
Qualifications/Experience:
* Proven track record gained in a systems role supporting Equity investment/trading professionals, either on the Buy side or Sell side
* Demonstrable understanding of equity and derivative securities, analytics and market data services
* Strong Microsoft Office application expertise, in particular with Excel and the creation/maintenance of Excel VBA macros
* Experience with Oracle/SQL, PL/SQL, VBA, Perl, or Java would be advantageous
* Demonstrated experience in project management and business analysis for small to medium initiatives
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills
* Strong motivation and ability to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
* A good undergraduate degree is required
About our client
One of the world's premier investment management firms
What's on offer
Competitive salary + benefits + bonus
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 20 7269 2441.
Job Ref: 12881218
Your application will be sent to Nick Finlay.
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