A well regarded Mayfair based asset manager is currently looking to add a dedicated FX Investment analyst/Junior portfolio manager to their London based team. The team is small therefore in order to apply you MUST have buy side experience in a Currency focussed investment role in order to apply.
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*Surrogate responsibility for …
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TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation, through its brokerage subsidiaries, provides a dynamic balance of investment products and services that make it the investment firm of choice for millions of retail investor and independent registered investment advisor (RIA) clients. Listed by Forbes as one of America’s best big companies, the Company offers a full spectrum of investment services, including a leading active trader program, intuitive long-term investment solutions and a national branch system, as well as relationships with one of the largest independent RIA networks.
TD Ameritrade is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and offer a quality workplace.
TD Ameritrade is a leading organization that has provided brokerage and investment services for over 30 years. Listed in Forbes as one of America’s best big companies 1, the Company offers a full spectrum of investment services, including a leading active trader program, intuitive long-term investment solutions and a national branch system. Through our brokerage subsidiaries, we provide innovative, powerful online trading tools and services to individual investors.
Our associates are at the heart of what we do. We believe in teamwork, putting clients first, building strong relationships, achieving quality results and working with integrity.
Role:
The Application Development Manager will lead a team responsible for the application development of software for an enterprise-wide Imaging and Workflow system. The Application Development Manager is empowered to establish and implement standards and practices to ensure the highest degree of software quality. They work with application development management and staff to ensure adequate, proactive involvement of application development staff with software development teams. The Application Development Manager works to deliver project results and value to the business and its clients. The Application Development Manager demonstrates knowledge of all phases of software development life cycle. Reports to a Director or Sr. Manager.
Responsibilities:
Ensure project teams are staffed with appropriate resources at the time of inception
Ensure the Application Development staff is engaged throughout software development lifecycle
Evaluate developer performance on a quarterly basis and recommend training where required
Work with Architecture, Engineering, & QA to ensure application designs conform to accepted standards.
Oversee the support and development activities related to the development of one or more internal systems
Partner with QA, Architecture, Engineering and Project Management groups on all development activities
Oversee and set the direction for the organization, ensuring reliable software with minimal bugs
Establish and track metrics related to key performance objectives and service levels
Stay current with technology and industry best practices to ensure that skill set/knowledge base remains broad and current
Evaluate performance on a quarterly basis and recommend training where required
Oversee the implementation of process and procedural improvements
Develop, implement and enforce best practices and operating standards
Identify and escalate potential concerns related to project initiatives and recommend viable solutions
Ensure compliance with established industry rules, regulations TD AMERITRADE policies/procedures and best practices
Forecasting resourcing & staffing needs and effectively utilizing all available resources
Requirements Requirements:
4 year degree in Computer Science or related experience and prior experience as a software developer
Must have Application Development management experience with 5 staff preferred
5 years leading IT organizations in a fast-paced application development environment
Demonstrated use and knowledge of various quality programs/standards (TQM, ISO, etc.)
Experience should include a strong understanding of brokerage services particularly as they relate to back office operations
Up to 10% travel
Strong communication skills
Ability to influence others
IBM’s FileNet Imaging and Workflow including P8 (Process Engine and Content Engine) and older versions (eProcess and Image Services)
Tritek’s Trans@ction Express as front end web application
Kofax Image Scanning including Kofax Capture, Ascent Capture, Recognition and Release
IBM’s FileNet Process Analyzer for reporting
Crystal Reports for reporting
Rightfax for fax communication with Imaging and Workflow
Familiarity with SQL server, EMC Centera for storage, and web services for integration with internal systems
TD Ameritrade is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and offer a quality workplace.
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We are currently working with a substantial commodities house, based in Peru who is looking for an experienced candidate to Head up their Profit Centre Business for Coffee to facilitate the growth, development and expansion. This offers the opportunity to work in an established Soft Commodities House to add development to your career.
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Internationally renowned Prime Brokerage Team is looking to develop its front office risk group across a range of asset classes. The bank is a top tier institution and is looking for a VP – ED level Prime Brokerage Risk manager to join their growing team. The group can boast record profits from its hedge fund business over the past 18 months resulting in a huge amount of resources being …
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Leading US investment bank is currently looking for an experienced fixed income market risk manager, focusing primarily on bonds and derivative products. The market risk manager will have the following responsibilities:
* Be able to communicate directly with the front office trading floor and assist with the trading development.
* A challenging role in developing and maintaining …
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My client, one of the leading UK asset management houses with over £40 billion of assets under management, are seeking a Regional Sales Manager to join their team in Edinburgh. Reporting directly to the Head of Distribution, the candidate will play a key role in selling the company’s range of funds to the retail sector with a focus on the Scottish market.
The main responsibilities will …
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We are currently working with a substantial commodities house, based in Vietnam who is looking for an experienced candidate to Head up and be a country manager for there coffee operations to facilitate the growth, development and expansion. This offers the opportunity to work in an established Soft Commodities House to add development to your career.
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A leading global Macro Hedge fund in London are currently looking to add to the quantitative systematic Equity portfolio management team in London. This is a fund that has enjoyed excellent returns over the last few years in addition to solid growth.
You will be responsible for and should have should have experience:
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Organization Objective/Purpose:
As a Sr. Regional Manager of Active Trader Field Sales at Charles Schwab, you will coach, counsel, and support a team of remote Active Investor Market Managers whose primary focus include growing the Active Trader client base, wholesaling, and providing client facing education in their dedicated markets. You will establish and implement strategies /plans designed to insure that your team provides high client engagement, helps support Financial Consultants in their market areas, and drives incremental business growth. Your general management skills and leadership competencies will be used to provide direction and deliver results
Brief Description of Role:
Typical daily activities include:
Coaching your team on best practices related to sales, education delivery, and wholesaling
Business planning, process management, and project work
Handling escalated situations
Expectation setting and performance management of your staff outreach and relationship building with key leaders in the branch network
Working with internal business partners
Analysis of performance data for trends and actions
Budget management
Performing compliance and administrative tasks
The Sr. Regional Manager of Active Trader Field Sales role is a critical link in Schwab’s efforts to successfully grow our trading business.
We believe that our values have helped us to build both a successful business model and an outstanding work environment. We value teamwork, integrity, service, open communication, and perseverance. If you want to work at a firm that truly values your contributions, consider a career at Charles Schwab.
Technical/Functional Qualifications:
A desire to lead, a passion for sales management, and a deep commitment to client service are absolutely required.
Required Skills:
An undergraduate degree
A minimum of 10 years in the financial services industry
A minimum of 3 years in a sales leadership capacity (preferably with prior remote management experience)
Deep knowledge of trading, trading technology, and Active Trader business/ client base
Solid understanding of adult learning and education delivery
Strong presentation skills
Proven relationship building skills
Current and active Series 7, and 63 licenses
Series 9/10 or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong business judgment
Proven success in sales, sales management , and overall leadership (previous project management and or business analysis experience a plus)
Role requires in market supervision of staff and support of Active Trader Client events. 30-40% travel.
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My client, a leading force in global multi-asset brokerage, are seeking a senior relationship manage/transition manager to joint their team in London. The company is a world leader in multi-asset execution and offer a set of clearing, prime brokerage and financing services across the world. The Relationship and Transition Manager will be responsible for the onboarding of all new clients from …
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