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Trading Support Specialist ($30-40/hr)

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Classification: Systems Administrator

Compensation: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour

Hi,

My name is Jared Dickinson and I am a Senior Recruiter with Robert Half Technology here in San Francisco. Our client is a Financial firm and I am currently hiring for a Trading Support Specialist. In this role, you will be working in a fast pace, high pressure environment with cutting edge technology.

The Trading System Associate is responsible for the day-to-day support of the firms core Trade Order Management System which includes responding to unexpected system outages/urgent needs during trading hours, and serving as a liaison to IS and technical service groups. Other major duties include data reporting and analysis projects, administrative support, and designing/testing of Business Continuity Plans (BCP).

If you are interested in being considered, please reply to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] with your most recent resume and the first available date you can work. Look forward to hearing from you!

Requirements Experience working in Financial environments is a must. Experience with broker/dealer trading systems and applications, as well as back-office operations preffered
Strong systems, investigative and problem solving skills; Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and appropriate resolutions
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to clearly define projects, objectives, goals, schedules and assignments
Good organization skills with strong attention to detail
Proficiency in MS Office especially with Excel
Knowledge of VBA and other scripting languages
Data analysis skills; SQL skills preferred
High-level understanding of networking technology including Microsoft server environments
Ability to work effectively with business personnel at all levels as well as with outside vendors and contractors
Must exercise a reasonable amount of independent judgment under a minimum of supervision; proactive and takes initiative
Require strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
Self-motivated with strong work ethic, honesty and integrity

If you are interested in being considered, please reply to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] with your most recent resume and the first available date you can work. Look forward to hearing from you!

With more than 100 locations in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, Robert Half Technology is a leading provider of IT professionals on a project and full-time basis for initiatives ranging from Internet development and multiplatform systems integration to network security and technical support. A division of Robert Half International, we were ranked number one in our industry by Fortune magazine’s America’s Most Admired Companies, and included in BusinessWeek’s 50 Best Performing Companies. To learn more about this job opportunity, contact us today at 1.800.793.5533. Robert Half Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply for this job now or contact our branch office for additional information:

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October 13, 2011
QA Engineer / Tester – Trading Systems (FIX Protocol); $100-140K + $40K
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My client is a global market leader and innovator in trade execution of credit derivatives. The company operates a hybrid model of voice and electronic execution, and was the first to successfully launch electronic trading for CDS in 2004. In addition to its core execution offering they are the leading industry platform for Delta-Neutral Auctions which provide jump-to-default risk reduction and the company is official co-administrator of the industry standard ISDA Cash Settlement Auctions.
Requirements

Job Description – Quality Assurance Analyst / Tester

Description

The candidate will perform manual and develop automated testing for our real-time trading platform. This role requires frequent interaction with developers, product managers, and client support analysts in order to ensure that we deliver a quality-trading platform to our users.

Responsibilities
- Strong background in functional testing with the ability to design and develop comprehensive automated test strategy and test cases
- Strong background in reviewing business and functional requirements in order to produce a test strategy and test cases
- Automation of regression test scripts
- Perform manual and automated functional and regression testing on all internally developed applications to certify them for production implementation
- Report and manage software issues and test activities throughout the software development life cycle
- Work closely with other QA department members to create/maintain manual and automated regression scripts
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four year college or university with a major in computer science, finance or mathematics
- Minimum 3 Years of hands-on automation scripting experience
- FIX API testing experience is preferred
- Must be proficient with one of the existing mainstream automation tools (Only possessing record and playback knowledge is insufficient in this case)
- Must be proficient in one of the scripting languages. Preferably Perl or Jython
- Must be proficient with SQL
- Knowledge of SQA methodologies and practices
- Extensive knowledge of testing process, testing methodology analysis and defect reporting tools
- Ability to work independently and productively under pressure
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, technical, and troubleshooting skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and decision making ability
- Knowledge of CDS business and industry is a plus
- Experience in Load/Performance automation testing is a plus
Send resumes to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé], cory(at)gmsadvisors.com
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October 12, 2011
Trading Floor Administrative Assistant

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Trading Floor Administrative Assistant(Investment Bank)

About our client
Our Client is an international investment bank specializing in cross products. They are looking for a talented administrative assistant to join their fast pace trading floor. This individual will support the head of sales as well as their direct reports.

Job description
Job Responsibilites included but not limited to:

?Answer a high volume of phone calls using a turret phone
?Support traders with their day to day needs
?Heavy meeting coordination
?Prepare materials for meetings
?Communicate directly with high-level executives both internally and externally
?Coordinate travel arrangements and arrange travel schedules
?Maintain confidential files and general organization
?Process invoices in a timely manner and maintain electronic and paper filing systems
?Schedule conference rooms
?Maintenance of monthly Travel and Expense report
?Prepare reports as requested
?Create and maintain spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and Word documents

What’s on offer
Page Personnel is offering an hourly rate based on market value for the position. The position will pay time and half for over time. Employees are eligible for benefits after 8 weeks of employment. Could be a temp to perm for the right candidate.

RequirementsWho we are looking for
We are looking for someone who has the following skills.
?3-10 years experience
?Must have previous experience on a trading floor supporting 30 plus
?4 yr degree preferred
?Turret phone expierence is required
?Proficient in MS Office; Strong Excel
?Fluent in another language is a PLUS

For further information please forward a detailed resume along with current salary, in strict confidence by applying on Page Personnel website

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October 11, 2011
Trading System Associate

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Organization Overview William Blair & Company, L.L.C. is a global investment firm offering investment banking, asset management, equity research, institutional and private brokerage, and private capital to individual, institutional, and issuing clients. Since 1935, we have been committed to helping clients achieve their financial objectives. As an independent, employee-owned firm, our philosophy is to serve our clients’ interests first and foremost. We place a high value on the enduring nature of our client relationships, the quality of our products and services, and the continuity and integrity of our people. William Blair & Company is based in Chicago, with office locations including Boston; London; New York; San Francisco; Shanghai; Wilmington, Delaware; and Zurich. For more information, please visit www.williamblair.com.

Department Investment Management

Responsibilities
Responsible for the support of the Trade Order Management System, as well as the interface programs. Resolve system issues utilizing internal MIS or external vendor resources as appropriate. Conduct user training as needed.
Manage projects that facilitate improvements in workflow processes. Liaison between Back Office, Operations, MIS and end users.
Maintain system files by setting up and closing accounts, adding new securities and brokers, etc. Develop internal procedures and train system administrator backup.
Participate in other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. MBA and/or CFA a plus.
Three years operations, trading or other industry related experience
One year experience in a training or system support role
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills to ensure successful results when assisting users of varying knowledge levels
Strong results orientation
Concern for quality expresses by continually initiating system and process improvements
Thorough understanding of the Investment Management business

Additional Info

As a William Blair & Company associate, you’ll enjoy Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance, along with a generous profit sharing program that includes a 401K plan in addition to a firm contribution. We also offer three weeks of vacation, flexible spending accounts, a business casual dress code, a 75% discounted commissions on trades, and discounts at restaurants, museums, parks and retailers.

William Blair & Company, L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job applied for.

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October 10, 2011

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Classification: Financial Analyst

Compensation: $60,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

Trading Assistant – Commodities

Robert Half Financial Services group works with some of the most prestigious companies in the Financial Services sector. As part of Robert Half International, we draw on the strength of the world leader in specialized staffing. We work with top candidates covering specialties such as investment banking, equity research, quantitative analytics, commercial lending, compliance, hedge fund accounting, risk and portfolio management, and middle/back office roles.

Our client, a top global energy trading firm, is seeking to add a Trading Assistant to their New York City office.

The TA will work on the desk, supporting the top traders, and covering crude oil and refined products trading.

The role is focused on risk management, P&L and some junior trader functions, and will lead to a Trader role in 2-3 years. Excellent environment, that is focused on career advancement of their top junior talent.

An ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• must be extremely quantitatively proficient, with a top-school undergraduate degree in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics or a related field. A Master’s degree in any of those areas is strongly preferred. A quantitative assessment will be required, with focus on financial markets and statistical analysis.
• must be motivated, ‘hungry’ and wanting to be challenged, with a very proactive attitude
• 2+ years in a TA or Junior Trader role, or Risk Management function in the middle office, supporting a trading desk
• Energy and/or commodities experience is strongly preferred
• Exceptional Excel proficiency is required

This role is an excellent opportunity to build your career with a market leader. If you are interested, please send your resume to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Requirements

Commodities, Excel

Robert Half Finance & Accounting pioneered specialized financial recruitment and today is the worldwide leader. We specialize in placing professionals on a full-time basis in a variety of areas, including accounting, finance, bookkeeping, payroll, credit & collections, audit and taxation. For six decades we have been matching highly skilled accounting and finance professionals with our clients’ positions. Our relationship with industry-leading companies in more than 350 locations around the globe gives you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. We encourage you to work with us to find out why FORTUNE magazine ranked us #1 in our industry on the list of America’s Most Admired Companies. (Source: FORTUNE, March 19, 2007). Robert Half Finance & Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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