We are looking for a Senior Developer to join a team working on leading edge financial valuation products for the alternative investment market. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from design through to implementation, testing, release and maintenance. The role also includes development support of multiple development and production environments.

You will join an experienced and passionate team preparing to develop the next generation of products for a varied and familiar client base.

Education and Qualifications

Essential:
• Good degree in numerate discipline, preferably software engineering
• Creative problem-solving abilities

Preferred:
• Masters degree
• Exposure to financial concepts and mathematics

Commercial Experience
Essential:
• Substantial experience or equivalent in software development (full software development lifecycle)
• Proven commercial Java (v1.5 preferred); JSP experience
• Proven commercial C++, Object Orientation and Service Oriented Architecture experience
• SQL schema definition, relational database design and maintenance

Preferred:
• Experience of cluster/grid/parallel processing
• Hibernate, Maven, XML, SQL, GWT
• Experience of Agile/SCRUM

The ideal candidate will:
• Be an experienced software engineer keen to add experience in enterprise risk management and exotic derivatives valuation
• Be a team player, keen to learn, enthusiastic and creative about technology and the use of the latest tools and techniques

Key skills: Software, Java, C++, Financial, Derivatives, London.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.

Graduate Software Developer

Summary: A superb opportunity for a graduate Software Engineer to join an established, profitable and growing company developing innovative solutions for financial sector clients worldwide.

Our client's core business is in the US, and they are aggressively expanding into Asia and European markets. Software development is centred on the Cambridge office.

They are actively seeking Graduate Software Engineers to assist with core development of their cutting-edge product. You will be joining a team of expert C++ programmers, utilising the latest technologies in a highly demanding environment.

Our client is ideally looking for people with C++ experience, but recognises that this may not be taught at university. They are seeking candidates with a 2.1 or 1st in Computer Science (or possibly another numerate subject) from a top tier university whose entry requirements are A's and B's at A level.

They are looking to take on talented graduates who can demonstrate a real interest in pursuing a career as a Software Engineer. You'll be mentored and have the opportunity to learn from the best!

Based in pleasant, modern offices in central Cambridge, this is a 'meritocracy' so your personal contribution will be recognised and rewarded. A competitive starting salary and bonus based on personal performance is on offer for the right candidate.

Keywords: Graduate, Computer Science, Software Engineering, 2.1, 1st Class Honours, C++, Cambridge

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Summary: Highly experienced Information Security Analyst for financial R&D house, £highly competitive, London.

This well established, growing company generates Intellectual Property on behalf of its clients, and this role will allow the information security to be assessed, improved and better monitored. The focus will be on ways to enhance protection for the Intellectual Property of the company and its clients in pragmatic and effective ways while considering the impact of any changes on those working with and generating new Intellectual Property.

The role will mainly centre on security related projects, working with the existing Head of Information Security. The role will cover the following main areas:

· Creating and maintaining information flow diagrams from a security prospective
· Identity and Access Management (Users and Rights management - non web)
· Access Control Management
· Conduct internal information security audits (systems and business)
· Regular systems and business change control management from security prospective - (Impact assessment, documentation and diagram update for all changes)
· Working with the systems team to design and implement point solutions (Perimeter Security, DLP, NAC, End-point security, IDS/IPS, Identity and Access Management, Privileged Account Management)
· Participation in Incident management and forensics
· Service provider security review
· Stay abreast of security trends and new technologies to satisfy specific security requirements
· Continuing professional development to ensure currency of knowledge

The role will involve working closely with the systems team that looks after the global infrastructure on 24x7 basis, so it is important for you to have the flexibility to respond to any security related incidents reported by systems team at any time.

With at least a 2.1 Hons degree from a good university you will have CISA, CISSP and be a member of suitable professional institution with the following essential skills:

· Ability and experience of analysing and mapping data flow
· Experience of researching, identifying and designing security solutions for specific security requirements, such as DLP, End-point security, Identity & Access Management, Perimeter security
· Experience of Access Control Management and Identity & Access Management
· Experience of change management including security assessment, documentation & Visio diagram update
· Experience of conducting internal information security audits
· Working knowledge of incident management and forensics
· Network, operating system and application security knowledge
· General Windows, Linux, SQL and Cisco administration


Since this is a specialist role suitable previous roles will probably include work within companies who need very careful protection of their Intellectual Property and core systems, such as pharmaceutical firms, specialist security consultancies, banks and possibly online commerce sites, although their web footprint is very small. A strong technical background and all round infrastructure skills are equally as important as the specific knowledge set. They are NOT looking for a specialist in web application security as this is not something they do.

Keywords: Information Security, Identity Management, Access Management, Configuration Security, London, Finance.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.

Summary: Highly experienced Systems Security Engineer, London, £highly competitive.

This growing financial software house generates IP for its clients and this role will allow the information security to be assessed, improved and better monitored. The focus will be on ways to enhance protection for the Intellectual Property of the company and its clients in pragmatic and effective ways while considering the impact of any changes on those working with and generating new Intellectual Property.

The role will mainly centre on security related technologies administration, working with the existing Head of Information Security. The role will cover the following main areas:

· Security Administration (Log monitoring and management, IDS/IPS, Security metrics, Access Controls review including Firewall Rule base, ACLs, Web access)
· Identity and Access Management (Users and Permissions management)
· Perform regular vulnerability assessment and penetration Testing (system and internal apps (C Sharp, Perl))
· Participate in incident management and response to any security violation
· Technical Configuration Security Assessment (Cisco, Windows, Linux, SQL, C Sharp, Perl, Bash)
· Working with the systems team to design, implement and administer point solutions (Perimeter Security, DLP, NAC, End-point security, IDS/IPS, Identity and Access Management, Privileged Account Management)
· Regular systems and business change control management from security prospective - (Impact assessment, documentation and diagram updates for all changes)
· Participation in Forensics
· Continuing professional development to ensure currency of knowledge

With a strong academic background (at least a 2.1 Hons) from a good university, you will also have CEH, MCSE: Security, CCSP plus general Windows, Linux, SQL and Cisco administration, experience of security products, such as Symantec, CyberArk, Websense, RSA, Mcafee, Tripwire, Bluecoat, Trend, Sophos, Finjan etc; C #, Bash, Perl; working knowledge of incident management and forensics; experience of daily security administration, such as log reviews, alerts response, access control management; experience of network and application penetration testing using industry standard methodologies; and network, operating system and application security knowledge.

Since this is a specialist role suitable previous roles will probably include work within companies who need very careful protection of their Intellectual Property and core systems, such as pharmaceutical firms, specialist security consultancies, banks and possibly online commerce sites, although their web footprint is very small. A strong technical background and all round infrastructure skills are equally as important as the specific knowledge set. They are NOT looking for a specialist in web application security as this is not something they do.

Keywords: Networks, Operating Systems, Application Security, Windows, Linux, SQL, Cisco, Systems Security, Finance, London.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.

This role is ideal for somebody who is confident in their ability to use technology to solve complex problems and wishes to develop a comprehensive understanding of the financial business problems.

You will acquire financial domain knowledge by initially contributing to our clients range of testing activities. However, they expect the role to evolve on a short timescale into one of providing business focused input on product development. The role must assist in delivering a better quality product to the customer making our client stand out in the market place.

Minimum Experience:

· Familiarity with using software to solve complex problems.
· A-level mathematical ability applied within a technical degree discipline.
· Strong interest in financial markets.
· Demonstrable interest in software development and technological innovation.
· Demonstrable understanding of the role of quality assurance in product development.

Educational Requirements:

· Minimum 2.1 degree in a subject of a technical nature.
· History of academic excellence.

Keywords / Skills: Financial, Software, Sybase, SQL, Python, Excel-VBA.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.

An exciting opportunity in financial software development has arisen with our Cambridge based client.

This is an excellent opening for a bright C++/C# developer to gain valuable finance knowledge while continuing to increase their technical skills. Any knowledge of finance would be beneficial but is not essential.

The successful candidate will be involved in developing new projects mainly in C# and supporting existing projects in C++ and C#.

You should be experienced in object oriented design, and you'll need to have good communication skills, a proven ability to pick up complex ideas quickly and enjoy the mix of banking, software and mathematical challenges our clients face on a daily basis.

A very strong academic background is essential: 1st or 2.1 degree from highly regarded university in a numerate subject. Excellent A-level grades.

Strong C++/C#. Good knowledge of several of SQL, .NET, COM, ATL, MFC, XML, Web Services.

Our clients are seeking a technology enthusiast who is passionate and strives to do things the 'right way'. Only the best need apply!

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.

Mathematical Software Developer

Are you a very bright software developer/mathematician keen on the financial sector? Fancy living and working in Cyprus? Then this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!

With an award winning hedge fund, this is an exciting chance to join a team developing and managing the firm's quantitative/systematic analysis platform. The role will involve close communication with the research and trading teams.

The ideal candidate will have excellent all-round computing skills and strong mathematical ability, as well as project experience in meeting deadlines. Exposure to the finance industry is a definite plus but is not essential.

Your key responsibilities will be:
- to develop & support the company’s quantitative portfolio management, analysis and attribution systems
- to understand complex trading processes and systems and to help the ongoing development of control parameters, to ensure reliability, consistency, process quality and control

You'll have a 2.1 or 1st class degree in a numerate subject, from a top university, coupled with:
- significant previous experience in mathematical computing (preferably in the financial area)
- strong numerical skills
- good knowledge of computer languages/environments such as Python, Java or .NET, and exposure to mathematical tools such as Matlab, Gauss or R
- the ability to work well under pressure and take a proactive approach

Our client offers a stimulating work environment (in sunny Cyprus!) with exciting personal growth and long-term career opportunities.

Keywords: mathematics, maths, finance, financial sector, portfolio management, analysis, trading systems, Python, Java, .NET, Matlab, Gauss, R, Cyprus.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.

Ever thought about working overseas? Well, this could be just the opportunity for you - with an exciting company in the financial sector - in a sunny, UK-friendly, low-tax environment too!

Our client is seeking a junior Software Release and QA Engineer to join their Cyprus office.

You will be responsible for release management and quality assurance testing of the firm’s high frequency trading system. You will also be involved in operating the in-house electronic analysis and trading systems in after hours rotation. The role will involve close work with financial software engineers.

The ideal candidate will have excellent all round computing skills as well as project experience in meeting deadlines coupled with, preferably, an exposure to the finance industry.

Graduates are welcome to apply.

You will have:

Ø A degree in maths/science/computing/engineering
Ø Knowledge of software development
Ø Knowledge in SQL
Ø Ability to work well under pressure and have proactive approach
Ø Drive to learn and work well in a team as well as taking ownership of sub-projects

The following skills will be an advantage:

Ø Experience in testing applications
Ø Experience in release management
Ø Experience in Unit Testing
Ø A good understanding of financial products and markets
Ø Experience within a high frequency trade support environment

Our client offers a stimulating environment with exciting personal growth and long-term career opportunities. Contact us now for more details.

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Summary: Growing financial research software company seeks outstanding maths skills, an outstanding undergraduate degree and, ideally, PhD. London, to £highly competitive.

Working with a senior fund manager, you will be assisting in the research and coding of quantative models, validating data and supporting the team - this will evolve into quantative research and development.

You MUST have an outstanding academic background. You are most likely to have a PhD (or certainly have been considering a PhD after achieving top marks in your undergraduate degree and A levels) with a 1st Class Hons from only the very best universities in subjects such as Statistics, Applied Physics, Applied Maths or Financial Maths. Coupled with all A's at A level, you will have some finance knowledge (preferably commercial experience at a bank or hedge fund but they will consider academic experience or a strong personal interest), and have some programming experience in modern programming languages. Any experience of modelling and financial analysis with a good background in calculus and statistics will be a real plus.

Keywords: PhD, 1st, all A's, Maths, Physics, Statistics, Finance, London, Quant.

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Summary: Business Analyst sought by progressive biotechnology company to forecast and model complex business problems.

Do you have high quality analytical capabilities to assess, model and evaluate financial business models and commercial opportunities.

Our client is an innovative biotech which develops antibodies for the scientific sector. Due to continuous growth, there is a requirement for a Business Analyst to liaise with department heads and BIO manager to maintain a good pipeline of projects; work with commercial statistician and IT, BD etc to gather, or find out how to gather data pertinent projects; develop scope of projects in order that they are manageable and have the best chance of providing useful information; agree timescales for projects and execute according to deadlines; use a variety of applications, including Excel to analyse data in order to find answers to the questions raised by stakeholders; and keep stakeholders informed of project findings and progress during the course of the project.

To be considered you will require a degree 2:1 or above from a good university in maths, engineering, econometrics or related discipline, and previously will have used a variety of advanced Excel (or other Business Analytics tool) to forecast and model complex business problems. Have experience of interfacing with accounts and finance teams. Have at least 2 years commercial experience and/or consultancy experience, preferably with some project management.

It would be considered highly advantageous to have SQL or other programming skills.

This is an outstanding opportunity to provide a comprehensive understanding to complex business problems in a dynamic, progressive company.

Keywords: Business Analyst, Advanced Excel, Cambridge, to £42k.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.