SQL, Excel, VBA, Python; NJ

Genesis10 is currently seeking an Application Architect with our client in the financial industry located in Jersey City, NJ. This is a 12+ month contract position.

Responsibilities:

• Build subject matter knowledge on market risk exposure management for the global markets business across all asset classes and delivery responsibility on significant funded initiatives that are driving the build out of next generation market risk technology stack
• Ownership of work streams with business and technology stakeholders to discuss business problems
• Partner with Global Markets Financial Risk (GMFR), Global Risk Analytics (GRA) and Model Risk Management (MRM) for business requirements
• Propose technological solutions to business problems and facilitate agreement with all stakeholders
• Cost estimation of technology solution and participate in budget approval process
• Develop prototypes (using python, SQL, excel/VBA) to demonstrate solutions to stakeholders
• Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope
• Data analysis using distributed computing and big data platforms such as Apache Hadoop
• Collaborate with team members to collect and analyze large data sets
• Develop data analysis, data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
• Use graphs, infographics and other methods to visualize data
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Interpret data and analyze results using statistical techniques
• Use Agile SDLC methodology, work with Product Owner/Product Manager for documentation/development of Epics and Stories
• Ownership of functional design of market risk applications
• Facilitate agreement on technical design with technology stakeholders
• Coordinate UAT activities, releases and migration events - track defects and progress on resolution
• Demonstrate the new functionalities to business and technology stakeholders
• Adhere to risk mitigation plan defined by corporate audit
• Escalate issues to senior partners in a timely manner
• Follow Enterprise Change Management (ECM) process
• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact market risk technology

Requirements:

• Computer Engineering/Financial Degree
• Strong market risk, risk, or front office experience
• Strong financial markets product knowledge
• Solid understanding of regulatory landscape
• Strong problem solving skills and experience of analyzing and validating large volumes of numerical data
• Good organizational skills with efficient follow up on open items
• Exposure to Agile methodologies
• Experience of all aspects of project life cycle
• Excellent technical skills; SQL, Excel, VBA and Python
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Analytical skills, ability to work in global teams, with business stakeholders as well as technical experts in order to deliver the projects and grow their career within market risk technology that is now a key focus area for investment from the Client senior management team
• Hand-in-hand with front office and this role offers the selected candidate a real potential to utilize their skills as well as learn how risk management spans across front office trading desks all the way to market risk exposure management and eventually reported to the regulators

Desired skills:

• CFA, FRM, MBA

Pay range: $63.68 - $71.68

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 and Illinois)

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.