Application Support

Genesis10
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, New York, New York
950 3rd Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 10, 2024
Genesis10 is currently seeking an Application Support (Trading) Specialist with our client in the financial industry located in New York, NY. This is a 12+ month contract position. Responsibilities: First point of contact for end business users in Rates Ownership and delivery of on-boarding support of or processes into the MAPS organization Build and maintain strong partnerships with business stakeholders, application development personnel, and infrastructure contacts Monitoring and alerting of critical trading system environments Troubleshooting of complex systems issues Proactive identification and resolution of problem hotspots Development of tools and driving efficiency/stability improvements Accurate tracking of support effort to enable effective management reporting Release implementation and enforcement of change management policy Major Incident management and Problem Management Requirements: Operating systems: Linux primarily ITIL Certification or performed in a role that demonstrates application of the principles Scripting languages: Unix Shell, Python SQL (intermediate level: multi-table joins, grouping results, stored procedures) Grid computing (e.g., Data Synapse), job scheduling (Autosys, Crontab) batch management Well-rounded understanding of infrastructure disciplines (network, server, storage, messaging) Enterprise Monitoring - ITRS Geneos Documentation (Confluence) Experience with trading risk systems Familiarity with Bloomberg and Reuters Resilient and confident working in a high pressure FO trading environment Excellent communication skills Leadership skills Product knowledge - Rates SME, greeks PV, Delta, Gamma and derivatives risk, Government Bonds, Agencies, Futures, Swaps, Inflation-linked products, US Treasuries and Bills Market data - yield curves, funding curves, volatility/correlation surfaces (general understanding/familiarity) Desired Skills: Broadway, LIST, Valantic experience Familiarity or basic coding knowledge of Python, .NET, or Java applications Awareness of MiFid2 and its impact on pre-trade FIX protocol Dynatrace, OpenTelemetry Pay Range: $61.60-$69.60 Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! About Genesis10: Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF) Remote opportunities available For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.